Recommended Axle To Replace Damaged Axle On 60s Camper Trailer
Question:
I have a 60 era camper whos axle needs to be replaced. I dont know the weight of the camper. The hub face to hub face measurement is 73 1/8 and the spring center is 55 1/2. I would like the axle to have electric breaks. I also need to replace the tire rims as the current ones are out of date as well the tire size is ST205/75R14. Can you recoment something for me? The camper is aprox 14ft in length.
asked by: Banning S
Expert Reply:
I have an option that may work for you, but we do not have a traditional axle that matches the dimensions you provide.
Instead I recommend going with the Timbren Axle-Less Suspension system. There are a few different options depending on the axle rating of your current axle.
For a 2200lb option we have the # ASR1THDS01 which uses Braking Assemblies # AKEBRK-35-SA, and Hub and Drum Assemblies # AKHD-545-35-EZ-K.
For a 3500lb option we have the # ASR3500S05 which uses the same Braking Assemblies # AKEBRK-35-SA, and Hub and Drums # AKHD-545-35-EZ-K.
The Timbren systems will bolt directly to the frame of your trailer and will replace your current leaf spring suspension with a progressive rate AEON main spring that offers a much smoother ride than traditional leaf suspension.
Both of these options would work perfectly with the Westlake ST205/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire w/ 14" Silver Mod Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range D # 274-000053 which has the ST205/75R14 tires you mentioned were wanting to replace.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Westlake ST205/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire w/ 14" Silver Mod Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range D
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire with Wheel
- Radial Tire
- Load Range D
- 205/75-14
- 14 Inch
- L - 75 mph
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Powder Coat
- Westlake
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etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes - Self-Adjusting - 10" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 3.5K
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Self Adjust
- 10 x 2-1/4 Inch Drum
- 3500 lbs Axle
- etrailer
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Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 3.5K Axles - 10" - 5 on 4-1/2 - Pre-Greased
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- Easy Grease
- EZ Lube
- Pre-Greased
- L68149
- L44649
- For 3500 lbs Axles
- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- 13 Inch Wheel
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- etrailer
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Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension - Standard Duty - No Drop - 4 Bolt Flange - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Axles
- Rubber Spring Suspension
- Easy Lube Spindles
- No Hubs
- 3500 lbs
- Spindles Only
- Universal Fit
- No Drop or Lift
- Timbren
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Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension - Heavy Duty - No Drop - 4 Bolt Flange - 2,200 lbs
- Trailer Axles
- Rubber Spring Suspension
- Easy Lube Spindles
- No Hubs
- 2200 lbs
- Spindles Only
- Universal Fit
- No Drop or Lift
- Timbren
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