How to Determine the Correct Axle Position When Building a Trailer

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does the axle placement 60/40 include the tounge of the trailer also? like example the whole lenght of the trailer. or just the deck? please get back to me.

asked by: Andrew

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The 60/40 axle placement formula is a great starting point and does take into account the tongue of the trailer from where the trailer sits on the hitch ball. Please keep in mind that this is a very basic formula or estimate for axle placement.

For a much more accurate way to determine the correct axle placement for your trailer, take a look at the formula that I have included for you. This formula also takes the length of the trailer tongue into consideration.

expert reply by: Leah S

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Ryan

4/1/2024

Leah how can i weigh the wheel weight when im still building the trailer and need to know where to put the axles?

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Answer 1

Assuming your trailer wouldn't need the capacity of the higher Load Range and you could use the LR C or LR D I'd go with the #AM10235 over the #TR20514 as it has a longer warranty at 5 years when compared to 2 years.

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Answer 2

The three radial special trailer (ST) tires we offer in size 215/75-14 can be seen on the linked page. These include the Taskmaster #TTWTRTM2157514D in Load range D, the Provider #TTWTR21514 in Load Range C and the Kenda Karrier #AM10229 also in Load…

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Answer 3

The outside diameter of the Wire - Jacketed 6-Wire - per Foot #DW04906-1 is 1/2" including the vinyl jacket.

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Answer 4

There will be different dimensions between the hangers. From front to back your hangers for that 20-3/8 inch spring like #e84SR will be 24-3/4 on center then 29 inches on center and finally 24-3/4 inches on center. This will put each of the 3 axles…

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Answer 5

Determining the location of the axles on your triple axle trailer can be difficult, but basically you want to locate the axles so that the tongue weight of the trailer is 10 percent of the total trailer. I attached a picture that details the process.…

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Answer 6

I understand how it would be unclear which measurement to use since the center of the axle is not the same as the center of the wheel on a torsion axle. For a single axle trailer, measure from the center of the spindle (center of wheel) to the…

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Answer 7

Using a 60/40 ratio is a great place to start when deciding where to place your axle, placing 60 percent of the weight in front of the axle. However, there are a couple other factors that come into play. I have attached a photo that outlines that…

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Answer 8

The 60/40 rule is a great guideline for setting up axle placement on a trailer. But in reality the goal is to place the axles where the trailer will have 10-15 percent of the total trailer weight as tongue weight. The distance you would need to…

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Answer 9

For a single axle trailer, you want the shackle strap to be able to move so that you have the spring deflection needed for your suspension. Angled like the photo or even almost vertical is fine you just don't want the shackle strap to bind and…

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Answer 10

The Demco Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler #DM15629-52 has a 7-3/4" channel from the back of the coupler to the inside lip near the ball latch.

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Answer 11

To determine the location for the front and rear hangers on your tandem axle trailer you will first need to make sure that you have the correct center point for your equalizer hanger. The center point of your equalizer hanger needs to be located…

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Answer 12

The general rule when building a trailer is there should be a 60/40 percent split in weight when centering the axle. Sixty percent of the trailer weight should be placed forward of the axle for proper tongue weight. I can break this down for you. To…

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