Does Trailer Frame Need to Get Reinforced to Install Timbren Silent Ride

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Do i have to reinforce the frame

asked by: Heath

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When installing the Timbren Silent Ride part # TSR14KT01 you do not have to reinforce the trailer frame.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

This particular model of the Silent Ride suspension, #TSR14KT01, is rated for 14,000 pounds and has a 3 inch round axle seat. I have included a picture that shows all of the important measurements for this unit for you as well. Current pricing is…

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Answer 2

I reached out to Timbren as we have always recommended mounting the Timbren Silent Ride Suspension #TSR14KT01 and mounting the axles with the U-bolts to correctly position the axles. They confirmed that this is the correct way to determine the…

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Answer 3

It seems like the end goal for this is going to be to lower your trailer a little bit; if I'm misunderstanding what the end goal is here please let me know. I'll start this off by saying that the Timbren Silent Ride #TSR14KT01 is not an air…

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Answer 4

Great question! The Timbren Silent Ride Suspension for Tandem Axle Trailers w/ 3" Round Axles #TSR14KT01 have an articulation of 1-27/32 so you need to make sure that you have about 4-5/8" of space above your tire. I confirmed this with my…

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Answer 5

The Timbren Silent Ride #TSR14KT01 can actually be installed by welding it on or bolting it on. You could do both welding and bolt it on, but that is not really necessary. I am not sure of the bracket to move it around on the frame, but they do have…

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Answer 6

Since you have 3 inch diameter 7k axles the correct Timbren Silent Ride kit to use is the part #TSR14KT01. This will solve your leaf springs breaking problem and will give you basically the best suspension setup around. Installation requires a…

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Answer 7

The Timbren Silent Ride Suspension #TSR14KT01 are not rated to work with any certain tire size. Rather, they are specified to work with any 3" diameter axle. It can work with any size tire as long as the tires will work with your wheels and…

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Answer 8

The only difference between a 4 leaf spring and a 5 leaf spring like the #e34SR is that the 4 leaf spring will use slightly thicker leaves and is 1/8 of an inch shorter. To get the best measurement of your existing springs, measure the center eye to…

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Answer 9

I reached out to my rep at Timbren and got some information for you on the Timbren Silent Ride Suspension for Tandem Axle Trailers w/ 3" Round Axles item #TSR14KT01. The silent ride requires little to no maintenance. You are supposed to check…

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Answer 10

As you may have already found, 5200 lb, 6000 lb and 7000 lb axles can all use the same components including inner/outer bearings, hubs and brakes. Here are some other things they share in common: Dexter 5200 lb Regular Duty Axle - 0.180 inch tube…

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Answer 11

If you have 7,000 lb, 3" diameter axles on your 2017 Redwood RV Redwood Fifth Wheel then the Timbren Silent Ride Suspension for Tandem Axle Trailers part #TSR14KT01 is correct not part #TSR7000T05. This is an excellent option to upgrade your…

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Answer 12

The main reason people like oil bath hubs over grease hubs is the oil bath hubs have a less involved maintenance schedule than grease hubs. It is recommended to inspect and repack grease wheel bearings and seals every 12k miles. With oil bath hubs,…

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