Will Tongue Weight Change if Using Timbren Silent Ride

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Will the tongue weigh change if I install the Timbren Silent Ride #TSR7000T04.

asked by: Doyle M

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The axle spacing of the Timbren Silent Ride part # TSR7000T04 is the standard 33 inch spacing so the tongue weight would not change at all assuming you installed in exact same location as axles it was replacing.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Per Timbren The Timbren Silent Ride Suspension for Tandem Axle Trailers w/ 3 inch Round Axles - 7,000 pounds #TSR7000T05 has a travel of 2-1/2 inch with the regular axles and 6-3/16 inches with the drop axle.

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Answer 2

That's an interesting question, and I can see where you are coming from as a tandem axle trailer uses three hangers, but a trailer load isn't transferred between the hangers, it is transferred between the leaf springs via the…

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Answer 3

The Roadmaster Comfort Ride Leaf Spring Suspension Kit #RM-2460-2570 that you are looking at is designed to allow each axle to act independently of the other, similar to the way torsion axles work. While it uses slipper springs to achieve this on…

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Answer 4

The Timbren Silent Ride Suspension for Tandem Axle Trailers w/ 2-3/8" Round Axles - 7,000 lbs #TSR7000T04 will actually give you more frame contact than a typical leaf spring system as the hangers have less contact, but you are correct it will…

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Answer 5

The Timbren Silent Ride Suspension for Tandem Axle Trailers, #TSR7000T05 is for an arrangement of tandem 3" round axels rated at 7,000 lb. each. There is not a lighter rating version available in this configuration. If you currently have a…

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Answer 6

I'll start out by saying that the Timbren Silent Ride Suspension for Tandem Axle Trailers w/ 3" Round Axles - 7,000 lbs #TSR7000T05 cannot be adjusted to raise or lower the height of the trailer; putting anything between the trailer frame…

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Answer 7

The Timbren Silent Ride 7k system part #TSR7000T05 would be a great solution that doesn't quite break the bank like the MorRyde would. Then for a disc brake kit you'd want the part #K2HR712D which is a 7k kit that will fit your Lippert 7k…

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Answer 8

For cost to stay down, I recommend the Axle-Less Suspension kit like #A35RS545E for a tandem axle application. These come in various weight capacities and use Aeon Rubber springs for suspension instead of the leaf springs or rubber cords in a torsion…

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Answer 9

It would appear that you can move the Lippert Center Point #LC1565391 down one additional hole which will likely only gain you an additional 1/2" of clearance when it is moved. When the Center Point is originally installed it will raise the…

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Answer 10

If you think of the Timbren Silent Ride Suspension #TSR7000T04 as a triangle then it makes a little more sense. A triangle is a strong structure. The weight is applied equally out to the legs at the bottom. Now if the single attachment point was as…

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Answer 11

This is a really good question but you do not have to install anything beyond what comes with the Lippert Center Point #LC1565391. The 2 inch lift that gets added does not need to be compensated with longer hangers. So with just this kit you'll…

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Answer 12

Being a Harley guy myself, I understand your concern and appreciate your question on ride. The torsion axles won't necessarily give you a softer ride as a lot of the ride is dependent on the complete system. The torsion axles basically have the…

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