Timbren axle less suspension question for M416

[RDK13]

I have a M416 that I have been working on for the last few years and I have been thinking about replacing my stock axle for a Timbren axle less suspension. I’m sure this has been addressed before but haven’t been able to find the tread.

Here is my situation. I want to keep my parking break and have added spacers to accommodate my off road tires and wheels. I like this setup and want to keep it but, want to change out my suspension for a Timbren setup. There are so many options available. So my question is which Timbren setup will allow me to keep my stock wheel width, accommodate the stock parking break, and height.

Thanks

Ray

 

[KingAirNeal]

I have the system on my custom off road rig, and so far I love it. Email the guys at Timbren, they are excellent and will steer you to etrailer to buy. Lowest prices for the US customers. It takes a while, not much is kept in stock.


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[MagicMtnDan]

http://timbren.com/trailersuspensions/

 

[SamM]

The TorFlex suspension on my Schutt LTT was replaced with Timbren independent units. It has Dexter electric brakes. A 416 would have no use for brakes unless you were using it heavily off-road. It just not heavy enough to require them. Why add the extra cost with no benefit! If you are using the trailer for camping, you'll need to level the trailer on uneven ground. Use jacks instead of parking brakes. Eliminate the extra weight.

SamM

 

[Douglas S.]

Did you go forward with this setup Ray? I'm considering the 2000HD with a 4" lift spindle for my M101CDN, seems like it would suit the trailer and my uses perfectly.

 

[rnArmy]

The TorFlex suspension on my Schutt LTT was replaced with Timbren independent units. It has Dexter electric brakes. A 416 would have no use for brakes unless you were using it heavily off-road. It just not heavy enough to require them. Why add the extra cost with no benefit! If you are using the trailer for camping, you'll need to level the trailer on uneven ground. Use jacks instead of parking brakes. Eliminate the extra weight.

SamM

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I tow with a TJ; even though my trailer is small, I appreciate the electric brakes (especially the manual option). All things considered, they don't add that much weight.

 

[RDK13]

Douglas, I'm going to get this set up when I get back to the States.

I appreciate everyone's input.

 

[Srpat]

I tow with a TJ; even though my trailer is small, I appreciate the electric brakes (especially the manual option). All things considered, they don't add that much weight.

I'll second that. After towing trailers with electric brakes I would never even consider buying a trailer without them. Parking brake is a nice feature too. A who.e lot safer than relying on wheel chocks to keep the trailer in place, not to mention making it possible to man-handle a heavier m416 by turning it on unlevel terrain using the brake on one wheel. But seriously, any with how heavy many of us are making our trailers, electric brakes are not an option. They are a necessity, and that is primarily for safety while on oaved roads. My tacoma can stop my 2,800 pound trailer just fine. Unless I'm driving down too many steep mountain highways and my brakes start to fade, and transmission can't keep it slow enough....