Easy Maintenance Electric Trailer Brakes Recommendation For Timbren Axle-Less Suspension #ASR35HDS02

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I just placed an order for a series of upgrades Im doing to my Toy Hauler camper, including Timbren Heavy-Duty Axle-Less Trailer Suspension - 4inch Lift Spindle - Off-Road Tires - 3,500 lbs Part# ASR35HDS02. I want to add electric trailer brakes and need a recommendation for the correct brakes. I would like a premium option that will last and require the least amount of maintenance as it will be used for volunteer Search and Rescue work and I would like to minimize the number of things requiring high maintenance as I have a lot of other gear to maintain already ??. Thank you for your help

asked by: Branden B

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To go with your Timbren Heavy-Duty Axle-Less Trailer Suspension # ASR35HDS02 I recommend the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Kit # 23-458-459. This brake kit is self adjusting so that you will not have to adjust the brakes after the first 200 miles or every 3,000 miles after that. It has the same 5 bolt mounting pattern and includes a brake for the left and right side.

The Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly # 8-201-9UC3-EZ contains 1 complete hub assembly with the correct races, bearings, grease seal, spindle nut, lock washer, dust cap and lug nuts for one spindle. So be sure to get 2 of these for your setup. This hub has a lug nut pattern of 6 on 5-1/2" and uses 1/2" studs. You will need to use a 14-1/2" to 16" wheel to fit the drum properly. If you need help selecting a wheel and tire please let me know if you had a particular size that you will be limited to.

I recommend using the LubriMatic LMX Industrial Strength Grease # L11390 both during assembly and regular maintenance on your hub. This grease is formulated to work very well in both the extreme hot and cold climates you may endure. With the spindles having the grease zerk you will be able to easily add additional grease making maintenance a very simple process. The # 8-201-9UC3-EZ is pre-greased.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

I have attached the dimensional drawings of the Timbren Heavy-Duty Axle-Less Trailer Suspension part #ASR35HDS02 for you. This system has a weight capacity of 3,500 lbs and is designed for single and dual axle trailers. It has a 5 bolt brake mounting…

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Answer 2

The difference you will see between the standard type Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension System Regular Tires part #ASR3500S06 and the Timbren Heavy-Duty Axle-Less Trailer Suspension Off-Road Tires part #ASR35HDS02 all comes down the the spindle…

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Answer 3

You may be able to change hub and drum assemblies on your trailer. I would need to know the inner and outer bearing numbers stamped into the sides of the bearings. With that information I can determine which assemblies will fit. If for some reason…

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Answer 4

The Timbren Heavy-Duty Axle-Less Trailer Suspension System part #ASR35HDS02 can be used with larger tires yes. In fact, the spindles are actually longer and there is an integrated lift which are both designed to allow for more clearance so you can…

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Answer 5

To get the 5 on 5 bolt pattern, you will need the Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 3,500-lb Axles - 5 on 5 - Pre-Greased #84550BX or the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 3,500-lb E-Z Lube Axles - 10" Diameter - 5 on 5 - Pre Greased…

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Answer 6

The correct braking system to use with the Timbren Heavy-Duty Axle-Less Trailer Suspension - 4" Lift Spindle #ASR35HDS02 includes the Electric Trailer Brake Kit #AKEBRK-7-SA and 2 of the Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #AKHD-655-6-EZ-K. Since…

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Answer 7

Generally, it is not recommended to use automotive tires on a trailer application, with the only exception being LT tires. Based on the information I was able to find, it looks like you're in luck because that's exactly what your BFGoodrich…

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Answer 8

Since you are setting up an overland trailer, I recommend going with one of Timbren's Heavy Duty Systems like the Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension item #TASR1THDS04. This system has a 4" lift, a 4 bolt brake flange, and has a 2,200 lbs…

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Answer 9

The Timbren axle-less suspension kits are offered in either 4-on-4 or 5-on-4-1/2 bolt patterns; none is available with a 8-on-6-1/2 pattern idler hubs. All such kits are shown on the linked page. Several of these 3500-lb kits, parts #ASR3500S06,…

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Answer 10

The only real difference between the Timbren Heavy-Duty Axle-Less Trailer Suspension with 4" Lift Spindle - 3,500 #ASR35HDS05 and the standard Timbren #ASR3500S06 is that the Heavy-Duty model features a larger spindle that would accommodate…

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Answer 11

With the Timbren Axle Less system part #ASR35HDS02 that you referenced we do have hubs that fit it that have the 6 on 5.5 inch bolt pattern you are wanting like with the #8-201-9UC3-EZ. Then for a set of self-adjusting brake assemblies you'd want…

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Answer 12

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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