Expert Answers about Forest River Trailer Axles

• Which Timbren Silent Ride Suspension for Tandem Axle Trailers Would Fit 2023 Jayco Jayfeather 30QB?
• Based on the information I could find on your 2023 Jayco Jayfeather 30QB travel trailer it appears you are going to have 4,400lb axles. You are going to need to verify the diameter of your current axles as some manufacturers like Lippert use a 2-3/8" diameter axle tube and others like Dexter use a 3" axle tube. As the 4,400lb axle can vary manufacturers like Timbren do not have an option for every axle diameter. If you have a 3" diameter axle their Silent Ride Suspension for Tandem Axle...
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• Parking Brake Kit For Activating Brakes On Both Axles Of Tandem Axle Trailer
• The Dexter Breakaway and Parking Kit # T2385200 will allow you to activate the brakes on one axle. You can mount 2 of these to your tandem axle trailer to active both the front and rear axle brakes on your trailer.
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• Converting 3,500 lb Torsion Axle to Spring Leaf Axle on Boat Trailer
• Hey Sam; thanks for the question and yes it is possible to go from a 3,500 lb torsion axle to a spring leaf axle on your boat trailer. You'll need to have new hangers welded on, as well as get leaf springs and, of course, the axle itself. For the hanger kit you can go with the Single-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double-Eye Springs - 3-1/4" Front, 1-1/4" Rear # APS4 which gives you 5 inches of distance between the center of the axle and the trailer frame. For 3,500 lb leaf springs you can...
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• Could Triple Axle Trailer be Swapped to Tandem Axle Setup
• Hey Owen, yeah it's definitely possible to swap out the triple axle setup of a trailer and go to a tandem axle setup using two axles that have higher rated capacities.
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• Can Tandem Axle Trailer Have a Straight Axle and a Cambered Axle
• Hey Troy, thanks for reaching out! When it comes to trailer suspension you need to make sure everything is the same so the suspension all wears the same and operates with the best potential. If one axle has a camber (the arch you mentioned) and the other doesn't have a camber then it can cause things to not be as smooth. I recommend either finding an axle that's straight like what you have, or swapping both out to the Dexter Trailer Axle Beam with EZ-Lube Spindles - 89" Long - 3,500 lbs...
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• Can a Triple Axle Trailer Be Converted To Tandem Axle and Upgraded To 8,000LB Axles?
• It is really going to come down to the loads you are hauling but in most cases you would be better off using the front 2 axle positions. Do understand your hangers will still likely need adjusted since the distance between the center hangers is typically different than the front and rear hangers. This is caused by the leaf springs mounting to the front and rear hangers rather than to the equalizers like you have on the center hangers. Also you should reach out to the trailer manufacturer...
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• Is CE Smith 1.8K Trailer Axle Available with Brake Flange
• Hey Charlie, thanks for reaching out! The axles we have on our site, like the CE Smith Trailer Axle Beam with Standard Spindles # CE33201GA you asked about, are only available as-is. We have a few brake mounting flanges that can be welded on by a professional, but none of them will fit a square axle tube so you'll either need to look for a different axle altogether or see if a welder is able to help you out with the correct part. Trailers really only require brakes if they are rated for...
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• Can Surge Brake Actuator Rated for Two Brake Axles Work with One Axle
• Hey Eric, there there would be no issue with using the Dexter Surge Actuator part # DX56FR with a trailer that has a single brake axle.
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• How to Identify Trailer Axle Brand on 2019 Salem FSX Series 179DBK
• We do not have a way to identify the axle on your 2019 Salem FSX 179DBK. What you will need to do is climb under the trailer and look for the axle tag. If the axle tag is too worn or missing there may be a serial number stamped into it which could identify the axle. If you can't find either of those the only way to identify the axle would be to pull the VIN and call Salem to see what they put on the trailer. If you were trying to decide if the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors # BB1980A...
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• Option to Replace Axle With Axle-Less System on PWC Trailer
• Hey there Zack, appreciate that info, and we do not offer an axle of that length, and they can be pretty tricky to find. Sometimes people will have to get their axles custom-fabricated at a local fabricator, but I do have an option to consider, which is a Timbren Axle-Less system. I know it's not specifically what you asked for, but I thought I'd mention it just in case. These are not connected by an axle beam, and instead bolt directly to your trailer frame s you don't need to find an...
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• Availability of Shock Kit for 2019 Lance 1475
• Hi Lou; we do have a shock kit you can add to your 2019 Lance 1475. It looks like your trailer has a GVWR of 3,700 lbs so more than likely your single axle has a capacity of 3,500 lbs and a diameter of 2-3/8". I recommend verifying this information. Assuming that is correct, you can use the Lippert Bolt-On Shock Kit w/ Heavy Duty Gas Shocks - 3,500-lb (2-3/8") Axle # LC281255. Since this kit is designed for overslung axles (leaf spring sitting on top of the axle) you will also need to...
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• How to Determine Replacement 3,500 lb Axle For Utility Trailer
• So unfortunately we don't have any way of knowing what axle is on your 2018 Triple Crown utility trailer, but I can help point you in the right direction to find one. To choose the correct replacement axle for your trailer you will need to know the dimensions of your current axle's hub face to hub face and spring center to spring center; I have added a link below to both a help article and video which walks you through how to measure. For example, the 3,500 lb Trailer Axle # e38GR measures...
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• Brake Assemblies For Interstate Victory Trailer With Tandem 3,500LB Axles
• The Dexter Electric Trailer Brakes # 23-26-27 you found are the common size 3,500lb electric trailer brakes. To verify the exact components used on your axles I would need the serial numbers off your axles. This would allow me to contact the manufacturer of the axle since the trailer manufacturer does not always use the same components on every trailer. An upgrade to the brakes you found would be the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brakes # 23-468-469.
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• Is There A Kit For Converting Mobile Home Axles To 5 Or 6 Lug Trailer Hubs
• We won't have a kit, but there's a chance we might have parts to piece something together for you. I'll need to know the inner and outer wheel bearing reference number, the bolt pattern and size of your current wheels. Hopefully, we'll have a hub that is compatible with the wheel bearings you spindles use. Mobile home axles are designed for one-time use in moving a mobile home, and are meant to be discarded after that. Using mobile home axles and wheels seems like a great idea at the time...
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• How To Find Replacement Axle For a Wells Cargo Model FT7162-LE Trailer
• While I do not have a way to lookup the axle for your trailer there are 2 ways to find the correct replacement for your Wells Cargo model FT7162-LE. First if you can find an axle tag on the rear of the axle near the center this will allow me to see what axle they put under your trailer. If this is not present then I will need for you to measure the Length of your axle from the center of the left leaf spring to the center of the right leaf spring. You will also need to know the length...
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• Replacement Dexter Axle Disc Brake Actuator for Tandem 3.5K Axle Trailer
• Thanks for the information, Sherman! It looks like you're needing the Dexter Axle Model 60 ZX7000 Multi-Fit Actuator for Disc Brakes which comes with no lockout as part # T47457007K as well as with an electric lockout as part # T47457207K. These fit a 3" wide trailer tongue and install with 2 bolts spaced 3" apart on center so either one will fit perfectly with your trailer.
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• Does etrailer Carry 3,500 lb Torsion Axles
• Torsion axles are not something that we carry. If you are unable to find a direct replacement we have the Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension # ASR3500S05. This fits any axle width and will act the same as your torsion axle but without the axle beam. It is also available with hubs and brakes # A35RS545E if you're looking to replace everything.
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• Suspension Recommendations for a Triple Axle Gooseneck Trailer
• We do have a variety of spring hangers you can use for a 7K triple axle system, and or that I recommend the Triple-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit # APTT5 which will space your axles 34" apart on center (see attached photo) and is compatible with 1-3/4" wide leaf springs like the 7K 6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring # e64SR. You'll need to have your current hangers cut off and this new kit welded on for the installation. You can use your current axles but I will say that mobile home axles are only designed...
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• Solution for Replacement Hub For 2k Axle With LM48548 Inner Bearing
• The 1.375" measurement corresponds with the # LM48548. The closest thing to 1.255 I'm aware of is the # LM67048 which measures 1.250" for the inner diameter. One way or another, bearing combinations using the # LM48548 are obsolete so we do not have a hub that will fit. The best solution is to replace the axle with one that uses a modern bearing combination. To find a replacement axle you will need the hub face to hub face measurement. I have attached a helpful video below which explains...
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• Parts Needed To Convert A Single Axle Trailer To A Tandem Axle Trailer
• Hi Matt, We don't sell an all-in-one kit to add a second axle but we do offer all the components you'll need. You'll need to measure the spring center to spring center and hubface to hubface on your current axle so that you can order a match. Adding a second axle does not mean that the capacity of the trailer will double since you're still placing the weight on the frame which was only rated for up to 3,500lbs, so you'll be in a bit of a gray area in terms of capacity. If you are going...
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