Suggested Timbren Axle-Less Suspension to Replace a Torsion Axle on a Boat Trailer
Question:
I have a 99 Nitro NX882 18’2” boat. The torsion axle that is on the trailer seems to be real bouncy and rough. What style of axle-less suspension would be recommended for my application? I do not have trailer brakes.
asked by: Daron
Expert Reply:
From what I could find out about the 1999 Nitro NX882 boats, they look to weight just under 1,500 pound unloaded and without fuel. Though this will depend on how much the trailer also weighs, it looks like the Timbren Axle-Less System # ASR3500S05 will be a very good option. This is rated up to 3,500 pounds and has no issues being installed on most trailers.
This does not include hubs, however, so you may need to replace those if the bearings do not match your current hubs. This will utilize the inner bearing # L68149 and the outer bearing # L44649. If you have these bearings, you are good to go. If they do not match, you can use the # AKIHUB-545-35-G-EZ-K for a replacement hub. This has a galvanized finish to help prevent corrosion as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
Easy Grease Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 3.5K Axles - 5 on 4-1/2 - Galvanized
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub
- Easy Grease
- EZ Lube
- 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
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Replacement Trailer Hub Bearing - L44649
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Bearings
- Standard Bearings
- 1.063 Inch I.D.
- Bearing L44649
- Race L44610
- 3500 lbs Axle
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Replacement Trailer Hub Bearing - L68149
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Bearings
- Standard Bearings
- 1.378 Inch I.D.
- Bearing L68149
- Race L68111
- 3500 lbs Axle
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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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