Trailer Axles - Torsion vs Sping
04-11-2006, 09:07 PM
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Trailer Axles - Torsion vs Sping
Looking to purchase a trailer for a 38' Fastech, can anyone shed some light on what is the best way to go regarding axle type?
04-11-2006, 09:26 PM
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Re: Trailer Axles - Torsion vs Sping
Torsion axle is best. Springs are old technology.We have been using Torsion axles for over 10 years now,never an issue.Blow out a tire? Take it off and keep on truckin,can't do that with springs.Drop a wheel in a hole?Doesn't bother the other side like springs would. I can see no reason to stay with springs,everything we buy now is torsion axle.
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04-11-2006, 09:53 PM
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Re: Trailer Axles - Torsion vs Sping
Torsions are smoother and quieter. However the load doesn't transfer evenly among the axles if the trailer is not level or when going over curbs. A level trailer is must with torsions. My last trailer had torsions, and when going over curbs, the 1 axle would lift off the ground. That put all the weight on the other tire. The boat was able to sit lower also. Just incase you may have a close clerarance issue with a garage door. Other wise I loved it. But I did order the current trailer with springs just for the always equal load caring wheel, regardless of tongue hieght. No regrets.
04-11-2006, 10:42 PM
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Re: Trailer Axles - Torsion vs Sping
With a torsion axle trailer, each axle acts as an independent axle. On a leaf axle trailer, the axles work together to equalize the load. I don't know how much weight you are planning on pulling, but I personally wouldn't pull anything but a spring trailer, and I've pulled both. I know everyone has their opinions on this one, so the best advise I can give you is to go and pull both! Let's not even get into the changing of the flat tire.
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04-12-2006, 05:20 AM
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Re: Trailer Axles - Torsion vs Sping
Mopower,
Thanks for the pics, sounds like it's 50/50 on what people choose to put on their trialers. I do not plan to do a lot of trailering but that could change down the road. When you speak to the manufacture they confuse the 'H" out of you as well.
Thanks for the pics, sounds like it's 50/50 on what people choose to put on their trialers. I do not plan to do a lot of trailering but that could change down the road. When you speak to the manufacture they confuse the 'H" out of you as well.
