Recommended Axle-Less System For 2000-Lb Off-Road Trailer

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HI, you probably are getting very tired of this question. What are your recommendations for an axle-less off-road trailer suspension system that will match a 2006 Nissan Xterra off-road tire and rim. Currently using 265/75 r16 tires with 6 lug nuts. Max load will be an estimated 2k pounds or less depending on final design.

asked by: Larry

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Since the trailer you are building is 2,000-lbs or less the axle-less system I recommend is part # ASR2KHDS09.

This is the Timbren system with a 4-inch drop and it is designed for off-road tires. It has a weight capacity of 2,000-lbs and has EZ Lube spindles that make it easy to grease the bearings without having to remove the hubs. This system has a 4-bolt brake flange.

If you do not plan on adding brakes I recommend part # AKIHUB-555-35-EZ-K idler hubs. This hub has a 5 on 4-1/2 wheel bolt pattern and includes the Bearings, races, seal, grease cap, and lug nuts. This also includes the EZ Lube grease cap so it is easier to grease the bearings.

If you plan on adding brakes the hub and drum assembly I recommend is part # AKHD-545-35-EZ-K. This comes with the bearings, races, seal, grease cap, wheel bolts and lug nuts, and it has a 5 on 4-1/2 wheel bolt pattern.

The brakes I recommend are part # 23-27 for the right hand and part # 23-26 for the left.

I have attached a link to the wheel/tire combos we offer that have bias-ply tires and a 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L

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Answer 1

Yes. The Timbren Heavy-Duty Axle-Less Trailer Suspension #ASR2KHDS01 is compatible with idler hubs as well as braking assemblies. Since the Timbren system uses an #L68149 inner and #L44649 outer bearing you can use the Trailer Idler Hub Assembly…

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Answer 2

The Timbren Heavy-Duty Axle-Less Trailer Suspension - Straight Spindle - Wide Tires - 2,000 lbs #ASR2KHDS02 will work well with hubs #AKHD-550-35-EZ-K. They will also work well with the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly w/ Parking Brake -…

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Answer 3

We do carry axles and I've linked the page to all of your options. For a low deck height, I recommend using the Timbren Heavy-Duty Axle-Less Trailer Suspension - 4" Drop Spindle - Regular Tires - 2,000 lbs #ASR2KHDS05 or the 3,500 lb…

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Answer 4

Narrower tires and rims will certainly help you pick up some side clearance for fitting your boat trailer into your garage. A wheel with positive offset will also help by shifting the wheel's center closer to the trailer frame. Since you have…

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Answer 5

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 6

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Load range B trailer tires are going to have a lower capacity than C load range tires. Basically that, psi rating, and the ply rating are the only differences. A higher load range tire would last a little longer than lower load ranges of the same…

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Answer 8

To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that…

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Answer 9

To determine the size of the hub assembly you need to purchase you have to determine which bearings are in the old assembly. If the old assembly has L44649 inner bearings, you would use the hub you chose #8-258-5UC1. If the inner bearings are marked…

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Answer 10

A BT8 spindle would have a diameter of .99 of an inch where the bearings would both install and would have a diameter of 1.24 where the great seal would ride. That would require a hub part #AKIHUB-440-2-1K for an idler hub. A BTR spindle would have…

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Answer 11

The two sizes you mentioned are pretty similar and fit many of the same 15 inch wheels. The 205/75-15 fits rim widths of 5 inch to 6-1/2 inch whereas the 225/75-15 fits widths that are 5 inch to 6 inch. The 205 is 27.1 inches tall and the 225 is 28.4…

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Answer 12

The three most common lug stud sizes for a trailer are 1/2"-20, 9/16"-18, and 5/8"-18. In order to make sure you get the correct lug nuts you need to measure the lug studs on the trailer now as we have no way to look this up for…

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