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.

expert reply by: Jesse M

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.