Will the Timbren Trailer Suspension Enhancement System Help with Uneven Tire Wear

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The tires on my trailer are wearing on the inside of the tire. Im guessing its due to the fact that I carry quite a bit of weight on it. Will this product aid the suspension enough to allow for even tire wear?

asked by: John L

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Suspension enhancement will not help uneven tire wear on your trailer. Even with the Timbren Trailer Suspension Enhancement System, # TTRA1032, installed, all of the weight will still be placed on the axle. The only help these springs will provide is to give your trailer a little better ground clearance when it is loaded.

If your tires are wearing unevenly, your axle might be overloaded. The only fix for this is to reduce the weight in the trailer. If you reduce the weight and you continue to have the same issue, it may be possible that your spindles or axle are slightly bent. I recommend taking the trailer to a trailer dealer or shop to have them inspect the axle.

expert reply by: John H

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Answer 1

It is not uncommon for a trailer to lean to one side even from the factory as heavier appliances can be on the same side or there could be multiple slides on that side. In order to try and combat this issue there are options from SumoSprings and…

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For 7k axle like what your trailer has we have a set of Timbrens that would work great with the part #TTRA1032 but SumoSprings does not make a kit for that high of an axle capacity. The Timbrens are a very similar design and would work great to…

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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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Thank you for providing the specs for the suspension components that you already have. Correct hanger spacing really depends on the components being used such as springs, hangers and equalizers. Most of the hanger spacing dimensions that we have are…

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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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For a single axle trailer, you want the shackle strap to be able to move so that you have the spring deflection needed for your suspension. Angled like the photo or even almost vertical is fine you just don't want the shackle strap to bind and…

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Well shackle length is mainly based on the height difference between the front and rear hangers. The rear hanger normally doesn't hang as low as the front so that the shackle can offset the difference and add the ability to move. What is the…

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To correctly measure a leaf spring, you'll want to jack the trailer up on jack stands so the axle is hanging freely, then measure directly across from the center of one spring eye to the other, as shown in the provided diagram. The height of the…

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Hi Bruce, To lift your trailer we'll first need to check of the suspension and see if you have torsion axles or a leaf spring suspension. If you have torsion axles then I'll need to see the axle tag in order to determine what you have so I…

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I have attached for you below some common torque values needed for a trailer suspension system but a lot of these will vary by bolt size and other factors. U-Bolts: Varies by Size - 1/2" bolts: 45 ft/lbs - 70 ft/lbs, 9/16" bolts: 65 ft/lbs…

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Answer 11

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 12

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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