Determining Axle Spacing For An 8-Lug Tandem Torsion Axle Setup

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What is the standard spacing between the axle mounting points for an 8 lug torsion axle on a tandem setup? front to rear axle spacing. I know a lot can depend on tire size, this will have 17.5 wheels on it with lo-pro tires.

asked by: Chad T

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Hi Chad,

When installing a tandem axle setup you'll want to have at least 4" of space between the tires to allow for suspension travel without having the tires touch. For example, with a 215/75R17.5 tire size, like part # LH28FR, you would need to space the axles at least 34.2" apart.

expert reply by: Kevin C

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