Leaf Springs vs. Torsion
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Thanks for the link.
Personally I'd disagree with the "Cons" for the torsion axle. The link says "...in the event of catastrophic damage, the entire axle would more than likely need to be replaced.". Actually most torsion axles can have just the affected spindle/trailing arm replaced where spindle damage on a leaf spring axle usually requires an entire axle replacement.
Catfan - thanks for reading - From our experience, the TIEDOWN Engineering "Eliminator" torsion axle has the replaceable spindles (we sell them) as well UFP torsion axles but that is all we are aware of with that feature. The Dexter TorFlex and most other manufacturers, the spindle is not replaceable
DEXTER Torsion Axle, 86" H.F. / 72" O.B. / 10° Down (3500 lb.) #5319086
When my torsion axle failed, I needed a whole new UFP axle... UFP warrantied it. I like the torsion axle a lot better than a spring axle.
So do I along with the quad disc brakes
Yes - UFP torsion axles (at least some have the replaceable spindle
http://www.easternmarine.com/ufp-tra...-spindle-36233
That's not the part that failed on mine... The vulcanized rubber/suspension breaks free and the axle looses suspension. The tire rides on the fender and will ruin the fender and blow the tire. The whole axle needs replaced at this point... :doh:Quote:
Originally Posted by EasternMarine
I've also had both and I actually prefer the leaf spring axle. I often launch in places that "define" primitive. The dual leaf set up is nice when you have to "off-road" to go camping or launch your boat. Same with the enclosed trailers I've owned and used for hauling dirt bikes and quads. I really couldn't tell the difference in how they towed. I've been fortunate that just about every trailer I've owned towed extremely well. In fact every trailer I towed that did not tow well was either an older trailer, as in REALY old, or stiffly sprung single axle trailers.
The rubber bindings will fail on torsion axles but you should get about 10 years of use. Torsion axles are also more expensive to replace.
My 04 Rangertrail is wearing out the inside of my tires. i have the torsion axles. how do you determine if the spindles are bent or is the bindings worn? its happening on all 4 tires.
The bindings aren't going to affect tire wear on the inside. They'll show as a lower ride height.
All four tires wearing is a little odd. Overload would seem to be the most likely cause of that, but I really doubt a tandem is overloaded.
Loose bearings can can cause inside tire wear. Jack the trailer up and see if you have excess play.
if the bearings are tight, then you want to pull the wheels and measure to see if the spindles are square to the frame. Like this: Good Sam Club Open Roads Forum: Tech Issues: Trailer wheel alignment measurements
I'm no alignment expert but I would think any measurements made to verify alignment should be made with the wheels on the ground and the load on the wheels. I have a torsion axle trailer and I personally believe they are more prone to misalignment than leaf spring axles. If I were to check toe-in I'd put the trailer on level ground and put a cinderblock next to the tire with a straight 2 x 4 on the block resting against the wheel and do measurements from that. I think bungee cords to hold the wood to the wheel would do O.K.
Anyone possibly know the factory setting on the TORQUE(torsion) ARM for a 1995 EZ Loader Custom Frames Trailer single axle. 3500 lb. 10 degree, 22.5 degree, ect.
http://www.bbcboards.net/trailers-to...rsion-arm.htmlQuote:
Originally Posted by BUZZMEUP
In 1995 I believe they were made by Henschen Industries. As a benchmark now, they use 18 deg below for tandems and 24 deg below for singles.