Recommended 3500lb Timbren Axle-Less W/ 4 Drop For 3000-3300lb Horse Trailer

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0. Hand-made aluminum horse trailer approx. 250-300 lbs itself for average load 2500 - 3000. So, 3300 lbs as a maximum, even much less. Low profile lower bed, using both - long distance highway and rural/of-road aria. 1. Loadstar ST185/80D13 Bias Trailer Tire with 13inch Galvanized Wheel - 81mph speed rating M - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range D Item # AM3S334 2. Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension System - 4inch 3,500 lbs Item # ASR3500S04 spindle only, or Item # A35RD545 with hubs, I know, or Item # ASR2KHDS05 load rating? 3. CE Smith Trailer Idler Hub Assembly w/ Case for 3.5K Axles - 5 on 4-1/2 - Galvanized - Pre-Greased Item # CE13515 4. Americana Trailer Wheel Lug Nut - Chrome Plated - 1/2-20 Item # AM90049 Will they work all together? Thank you

asked by: Tim G

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Thanks for all of the information!

The products you were looking at are all compatible.

Starting with the Timbren Axle-Less Suspension I would go ahead and use the # A35RD545 as it has the 3500lb rating which will be perfect for your intended trailer weight, and already includes the 5 on 4-1/2" bolt pattern hubs that you were wanting.

The # ASR3500S04 is the exact same spindle just without hubs, and would work perfectly with the # CE13515 you mentioned, but there is not really much of a reason to go with this when it is available in a kit.

The # ASR2KHDS05 you mentioned only has a 2000lb weight capacity, so it will not work for the weight of your trailer.

Now the Loadstar ST185/80D13 Bias Trailer Tire with 13" Galvanized Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range D # AM3S334 only has a max load capacity of 1660lbs each as that is what the wheel is rated for so you will have a max load rating of 3320lbs which will work since you mentioned a 3300lb maximum, but you will need to be careful to not go over that weight.

Lastly the hubs included with the # A35RD545 have a 1/2" stud, so the Americana Trailer Wheel Lug Nut - Chrome Plated - 1/2"-20 # AM90049 will work perfectly.

I included videos of the products mentioned for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Samuel C

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Answer 1

The Timbren Heavy-Duty Axle-Less Trailer Suspension - 4" Drop Spindle - Regular Tires - 2,000 lbs #ASR2KHDS05 are very popular, so we try to keep them available. The idler hubs I recommend that are compatible are the Trailer Idler Hub Assembly…

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Answer 2

For a hub with a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt patter that fits the Timbren Axle Less Kit part #ASR2000S02 we have the part #AKIHUB-545-35-EZ-K. These come pre greased to save a little time and energy.

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Answer 3

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 4

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 5

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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Answer 6

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 7

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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Answer 8

To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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Answer 9

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 10

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 11

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 12

Depending on how the trailer was made, there will be a few spots you can check to identify the axle. First, if the trailer was pre-made by a specific company, you may be able to find this information in either the paperwork or on a placard somewhere…

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