Parts Needed to Complete 2200-lbs Timbren Axle-Less Suspension System for Off Road Trailer

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Can I buy the 2000 lb Timbren Axles for wide tires with hubs and brakes and a 4lift? I did not see that option. Do I need the 4inch lift if I am wanting to put on off-road say 33tires? Fenders are not an issue for me.

asked by: Thom F

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Expert Reply:

I have a solution for you, but the Timbren Axle-less suspension system you're looking for does not exist as a complete kit, so you would need to piece it together. However, you can use the Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension System - 4" Lift Spindle w/Flange - Off-Road Tires - 2.2K # ASR1THDS03 you were looking at in a few different configurations. I don't know that you'll be able to go all the way up to 33"s on this, but you might be able to make it work depending on the overall width of the tire; this setup will give you 8-1/2" from the frame of the trailer to the hub face, so it might require wheels with an offset to go that wide.

If you're going to add brakes to this system then you have a few options depending on the bolt pattern of wheels you want to use; I've listed below the hubs that will fit on the spindles of the Timbren axle-less system:

for 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern # AKHD-545-35-EZ-K
for 5 on 5 bolt pattern # 84556UC3-EZ
for 6 on 5-1/2 bolt pattern # AKHD-655-35-EZ-K

For all of these hubs mentioned above you'll need a 10" brake assembly; for that I recommend using the Electric Trailer Brake Kit - Self-Adjusting - 10" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 3,500 lbs # AKEBRK-35-SA. These are a self adjusting brake assembly, so once you get them mounted you won't need to do any other maintenance until it's time to change them; these are easy to install and will work with the 4 bolt mounting flange on the Timbren Axle-less system. These brakes don't come with mounting hardware so you'll also need the # BRKH10B.

If you don't already have wheels and tires chosen, the Westlake # LH66FR would be a good option that will work with the # AKHD-655-35-EZ-K and give you a nice, aggressive off-road looking tire and wheel combo. You could also get the tire separately with part # WST54FR and choose whichever wheel you'd like. They're not 33's, but they do have a nice off-road style to them, so I figured I'd mention them. We do not carry an off-road type of trailer tire that large, otherwise.

I've linked our entire selection of tires and wheels that you can have a look through, as well as some links to review and installation videos of these parts.

expert reply by: Erik B

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Answer 1

The heaviest-duty/largest 6 lug hubs that will be compatible with the spindles on the Timbren Axle-Less System #ASR1THDS03 you recently purchased (thank you!) is a 3,500 pound assembly like the etrailer.com #AKIHUB-655-35-EZ-K. These will work with…

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Answer 2

The Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension System - 4" Lift Spindle w/Flange - Off-Road Tires - 2.2K #ASR1THDS03 requires hubs with an #L68149 inner and #L44649 outer bearing, so I recommend using the Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for…

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Answer 3

We do offer the Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension System with the 4 Inch Lift Spindles #ASR1THDS03. This system is designed for use with off-road tires and the 4 inch lift will provide additional ground clearance for your trailer. The #ASR1THDS03…

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Answer 4

Yes, it looks like you've made a great choice. The Timbren Axle-less Suspension #ASR1THDS03, will be ideal for an off-road teardrop trailer. This system is rated at 2200 lb. and will make off-roading much more comfortable as the rebound springs…

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Answer 5

The hub part #84655UC1 is a 6 on 5-1/2 inch bolt pattern hub that fits the 2,200 lb Timbren Axle Less System part #ASR1THDS03. This Timbren kit also has a 4 inch lift and is spaced out for wider off-road tires.

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Answer 6

I just spoke with my contact at Timbren who said that if you are towing your trailer dry right now at the 1,300 lbs then that is why it is a little rough. Since the Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension System #ASR1THDS03 is rated for 2,200 lbs you…

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Answer 7

I do have a potential solution for you, but a standard trailer spindle like the 2,500 pound #TRU27FR you referenced should not be attached directly to the frame. This would eliminate any kind of suspension system so the trailer's ride would be…

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Answer 8

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 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

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 12

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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