Complete Axle-Less Suspension And Electric Brake Setup For 1990 Aliner Camper

Updated 02/23/2021 | Published 02/20/2021

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Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension w Idler Hubs - Standard Duty - 4" Drop - 5 on 4-1/2 - 3.5K

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etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes - Self-Adjusting - 10" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 3.5K

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Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 3.5K Axles - 10" - 5 on 4-1/2 - Pre-Greased

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$100.18

Karrier ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire with 13" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range D

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$149.50

Karrier ST205/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire with 14" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range C

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Mounting Hardware for 10" Brake Assemblies

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Provider ST205/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire w/ 15" Vesper Silver Mod Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - LR C

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Question:

Hello, I need to replace my axel. i want to increase to the 3500lb with a 45 degree. I was told that my current axel is an alto. I am also thinking about putting breaks on the camper. Can you help me identify those parts, please? Thank you

asked by: Heather E

Expert Reply:

I do have a solution for your axle. It looks like you have a torsion axle on your 1990 Aliner Camper, which we do not carry. I recommend going with an axle-less suspension setup. This will replace your current axle and suspension. If you are wanting a 3,500lb rated axle then you can go with Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension System Straight Spindle # A35RS545 or go with Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension System 4" Drop Spindle # A35RD545 which has 4" drop for lower ground clearance. These suspension setups will bolt-on or weld-on to your trailer's frame. If there is no crossmember above the suspension, you can easily add support to your trailer's frame by inserting 2-inch steel tubing through the hole on each suspension unit and then bolting the tubing into place.

You can then install Electric Trailer Brake Kit 10" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 3,500 lbs # AKEBRK-35-SA, which will bolt on to either Timbren Suspension setups mentioned above. Use Mounting Hardware # BRKH10B to install the brake kit. Finally, you can install Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 3.5K E-Z Lube Axles - 10" Diameter - 5 on 4-1/2 # AKHD-545-35-EZ-K onto the brake kit.

This will give you a 5 on 4-1/2 lug pattern, which my research tells me is the lug pattern that you need in order to use your factory wheels. If you need new wheels/tires I recommend going with combo kit Karrier ST175/80R13 # AM31985 for 13", combo kit Karrier ST205/75R14 # AM32153 for 14", or combo kit Provider ST205/75R15 # MX57FR for 15".

I have attached demonstration videos for these products.