Replacement for Torsion Axle on 2006 Blizzard 11T Snowmobile Trailer  

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Hey Lucien!

Thanks for reaching out. I know it can be frustrating trying to track down a replacement for an older Torflex axle, especially when the original has such specific dimensions. We don't have a direct replacement Dexter Torflex axle that matches everything you listed, but you do have two good paths forward.

The first option would be to have a custom Dexter Torflex axle built to match the original. This would be the best route if you want to retain the original mounting dimensions, 20-degree down angle, and your existing 205/65-10 wheel and tire setup. I recommend providing Dexter or a local Dexter axle dealer with the axle tag information, if it's still available, along with your 78" hub-face and 57" mounting-bracket measurements.

The other option would be to convert to a Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension # ASR1THDS01, which has a 2,200-lb capacity. Since the Timbren units mount independently to each side of the trailer frame, you wouldn't need to match the original axle's hub-face or mounting-bracket dimensions. However, this system uses a larger spindle, so your existing 10" wheels would not be compatible. You would need to switch to compatible hubs and at least 13" wheels and tires.

If keeping the original ride height and 10" wheels is important, I would recommend the custom Torflex axle. If you're open to changing the wheels and tires, the Timbren axle-less system is a good alternative and can make the replacement process a little easier by eliminating the need to match the original axle width exactly.

What sleds are you hauling and how often do you haul them?

expert reply by: Jerry B

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Keith B.

8/22/2026

Jerry's suggestion concerning the Timbren axle can be a good solution for the reason's he mentions. Concerning the wheels, he is right and he is wrong. eTrailer does not sell compatible hubs that will fit the spindles on the ASR1THDS01 and also fit 10 inch wheels. Other trailer parts sellers do sell compatible hubs. Out of respect for eTrailer, I will not provide a link to the ones I bought since they are the competition, but they are out there. Another consideration, depending on how your original suspension mounts to the frame and the frame design, you may need to modify or strengthen the trailer frame to get the suspension to work (I am not familiar with your current suspension design). My trailer originally came with a leaf spring suspension. So, the support the suspension provides to the frame is very different from what the Timbren suspension provides. So I had to strengthen the frame because of frame sag in the rear section after the axle because of it. So, the axle may work, but it may not be a "plug and play" replacement.

Jerry B.

8/24/2026

@KeithB Thanks for pointing that out — that's a good clarification. You're correct that I was too broad in saying the 10" wheels themselves couldn't be used with the Timbren # ASR1THDS01. The limitation is with the compatible idler hubs we offer for that spindle and the wheel sizes they're designed to accept; there may be other compatible hubs available elsewhere that allow a 10" wheel. You also make a very good point about the trailer frame. The Timbren system mounts and transfers the suspension load differently than the original Torflex axle, so depending on the construction of the Blizzard's frame, additional crossmember support or reinforcement may be necessary. Because of that, I would consider the Timbren a possible conversion option rather than a direct bolt-on replacement. If the goal is to preserve the trailer exactly as it was originally built, I'd still favor having a replacement Torflex axle made to the original specifications. If the owner is comfortable modifying the trailer and verifying the frame is properly supported, the Timbren remains a viable alternative.