Can The Timbren Silent Ride Suspension Be Used On Aluminum I-Beam Boat Trailers?
Updated 01/19/2026 | Published 07/31/2024
Question:
Are these kits appropriate for aluminum I-beam boat trailers? 5k lb boat tandem aluminum trailer.
asked by: TonyH
Expert Reply:
Yes, but in order to use the Timbren Silent Ride Suspension # T89MR with an I-beam frame the frame will have to be boxed where the Silent Ride installs. To do that a professional welder would have to weld on aluminum blocks to box the frame. There isn't a kit designed for I-beam frames. Installation requires a 2" x 2" hollow steel crossmember with 1/8" wall thickness. If you can achieve that then you can use the Silent Ride.
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Timbren Silent Ride Suspension for Tandem Axle Trailers w/ 3" Round Axles - 7,700 lbs
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Jesse M.
1/19/2026
Hey, how did things go with adding the aluminum blocks and crossmember for your I-beam trailer? Sharing what worked could help others trying to use the Silent Ride on a similar setup.