Will the Timbren Axle-Less Suspension System Work on an Aluminum I-Beam Boat Trailer

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Im thinking of converting my axel and spring trailer to the timbren system. The question I have is my trailer is a alumn. I-beam can bolt the timbren to the I-beam ? Thank You

asked by: David R

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You may be able to use the Timbren Axle-Less Suspension System, # A35RD545, on your aluminum boat trailer as long as you can find a way to bolt it to the frame. The frame brackets for the Timbren Axle-Less systems bolt to the outboard side and bottom of the frame rail. You will need to weld an aluminum plate to the outboard side of the frame for the side bolt holes and you will want to make sure the bolts for the bottom of the frame will not hit the center web of the frame. The underside bolt holes will sit 3-1/8 inches from the outboard side of the frame rail (see photo). Make sure that distance will not interfere with the center of the I-beam frame rail (the web).

expert reply by: John H

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Answer 1

Thank you for providing all the information. If you are going to replace your entire idler hub you would want the Stainless #KH84545S or Galvanized #DE36VR idlers hubs since its on a boat trailer. These will come with the Inner Race #L68111 and Outer…

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Answer 2

Hey Jon, so the Bearing Buddy seal kit part #BB60002 that you referenced is the correct fit based on your bearing numbers.

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Answer 3

It sounds like what you are needing is a Timbren Axle-Less Suspension System that has a drop spindle on it in order to have a low clearance to fit in your garage. We do have options for you, both of which have a 4 inch drop, 3,500 lb capacity and…

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While we do not carry a replacement cap which will allow you to convert your hubs from oil bath to grease we do have a hub and all the components you will need to install a new setup which can be filled with grease. You will need one of each per hub.…

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Answer 5

Hey David, Just to doublecheck I recommend measuring point B from the diagram below to see what your grease seal inner diameter is. If it's 1.25" and the inner diameter of the bearings is 1.00" then you would have a BT8 spindle and…

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The exact height of the deck will depend on other factors with your trailer. However, I can tell you that the spindles of the Timbren Axle-less System #A35RD545 sit pretty much at even height as the location where they connect to a trailer's…

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Answer 7

Though there are a number of axle-less suspension systems available for a trailer, there are none that have air bags to allow the trailer to be lowered. There are axle-less suspension systems with a 4" drop spindle to allow for a lower deck…

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Will the Timbren Axle-Less Suspension System Work on an Aluminum I-Beam Boat Trailer

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