Timbren Alternatives??
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dreadlocks
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I like my Dexter Torsions, I was originally looking at a Timbren Silent Ride for an upgrade from a tandem leaf spring.. but I ended up getting a trailer fitted w/dexters and they been great.
Teardropper
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I like Dexter Torflex axles. 4" of movement vs 2" with Timbrens, if I'm not mistaken.
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I will have to do research on the Dexter System. I want to replace the axel on my M101a2. I will have to see what will fit under there with 33" tires on 17 " rims. Was planning to just use my factory Jeep rims for now. I have seen a few Timbren swaps on these trailers but not the dexter.
The Cruisemaster is pretty awesome, just a lot more that I want to spend.
The Cruisemaster is pretty awesome, just a lot more that I want to spend.
dreadlocks
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Looks like Dexter Torsions can be ordered w/5x5 Jeep Bolt Pattern: https://bendtrailers.com/dexter-10-3500lb-torflex-axle/
For the big tires you probably want the 45 down angle and the max 3in lift.
For the big tires you probably want the 45 down angle and the max 3in lift.
I was told 6-8 Weeks, Maybe More
Thanks for the link. I will check into them.
high-and-dry
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I spoke to bend trailers today, the guy did not know you could get the rating different than the number, ie 2500 on a 3500 axle. Granted he said he was in training, what ever that means
see my thread here for my on going saga.
see my thread here for my on going saga.
Not going to lie......the amount of options are a little overwhelming. I guess I have some studying and measuring to do. ha
high-and-dry
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Actually I found bigger tires meant less angle. For about 16 to 18 ground clearance with 31 10.5 r15 I want a zero axle angle. Remember zero angle will have the hub in the center of the tire, then the mount is 2 or 3 inches higher, so half a r15 rim is 15.5 then add the 2 to 3 inches.
If that is the case then I stand corrected, but I was told Late October to Early November. If it is 3-4 Weeks I will order today.
It is with GREAT care that I choose my words carefully as the frustration from he last few weeks begins to take over my ability to be reasonable.
I spoke with Timbren personally several times trying to figure out when and what to get to make my trailer road worthy. I have tried to be patient since ordering the #3500HD axels, but that has worn thin. The 3-4 weeks seems to be the general answer, but seems to not be holding true.
- I went through a distributor they recommend
- they were informed at the time it was 3-4 weeks
- they are now telling me that their P.O. has been pushed back and they have been informed it is now the middle of December before these axels can be expected.
- the distributor informed me that they have been waiting since May for these and other Timbren products.
- I wanted to order Hubs/breaks also for the trailer but was told since they are the HD I cannot get the bolt pattern to fit my jeep. (5x5) No big deal, I will switch to the 6x5 since I have access to rims from a Taco....but these are unavailable also
This led me too checking with the Dexter brand. When I was able to get through to them, they passed me around from extension to extension, only to finally land me with a nice lady that told me they had nobody on staff to answer technical support questions, but if I wanted to contacted her with an email she would see if she could get the answers.
At this point you may see a Mint Condition Military M101a2 Trailer Box on Craigslist soon......?. I can't handle the stress?
I spoke with Timbren personally several times trying to figure out when and what to get to make my trailer road worthy. I have tried to be patient since ordering the #3500HD axels, but that has worn thin. The 3-4 weeks seems to be the general answer, but seems to not be holding true.
- I went through a distributor they recommend
- they were informed at the time it was 3-4 weeks
- they are now telling me that their P.O. has been pushed back and they have been informed it is now the middle of December before these axels can be expected.
- the distributor informed me that they have been waiting since May for these and other Timbren products.
- I wanted to order Hubs/breaks also for the trailer but was told since they are the HD I cannot get the bolt pattern to fit my jeep. (5x5) No big deal, I will switch to the 6x5 since I have access to rims from a Taco....but these are unavailable also
This led me too checking with the Dexter brand. When I was able to get through to them, they passed me around from extension to extension, only to finally land me with a nice lady that told me they had nobody on staff to answer technical support questions, but if I wanted to contacted her with an email she would see if she could get the answers.
At this point you may see a Mint Condition Military M101a2 Trailer Box on Craigslist soon......?. I can't handle the stress?