Timbren Suspension on Cricket

[Pzardeneta]

Hello everyone, I’m hoping someone here could help me out. I have a 2015 Taxa Cricket that I’m planning on taking to Baja this winter. Because of the rough terrain I decided to upgrade the suspension. Now please don’t get me wrong I’m very happy with my taxa. Even though mine is the regular version it’s still extremely well-made and very tough. I have no issues with it so far. Having said that I wanted to make it a little more sturdy and give it a little bit of a lift so I called taxa and they gave me the model number of the Timbren suspension they install on the 2022 overland versions of the Cricket. As I begin working I ran into a snafu. Doesn’t appear like the frame is made for this timberline axle. My question is what are the ramifications if I install the Timbren axles backwards? Currently there is a brace in the way and I can’t install them. Would it be a serious issue if I installed them backwards? Does anybody have any experience with this? I saw a post on etrailer.com where a guy said you could install them backwards as long as they were square with the tongue and it wouldn’t be a major issue but I was hoping someone on here would have some more experience.

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[bricke]

Usually when upgrading to a Timbren you will have to drill the mounting holes.

I am not sure if you don't want to drill in your frame or maybe if they don't fit at all? If they don't fit, can you show a pic of where the interference is?

For the reverse mounting, I would call Timbren directly

 

[Pzardeneta]

In the upper left scorned of the picture there’s a
Brace that is in front of the grey water drain. That brace is just close enough to where I don’t think I could drill all three mounting points for the Timbren’s. Does that make sense?

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[billiebob]

unsure of your wheelbase/fenderwell clearance but could you mount the Timbren thing to clear the brace,,, looks like only an inch or so ??
more to the point, the trailer frame looks pretty light, is it heavy enough to meet the Timbren spec/requirements ?



Asking Timbren is definitely required.
Asking Taxa is also adviseable.

Asking on an internet forum is a last resort when seeking ideas you would be wise to get third opinions on.

Given that the Cricket Overland Edition comes with a Timbren Suspension..... quit reinventing the wheel, ask Taxa and buy the parts they recommend.

 

[Pzardeneta]

So I called taxa and asked if the frame on the 2015 cricket was the same frame they used on their 2022 Overland editions. They advised that the frame was the same but it still seems light to me. I’m hoping someone on here has done this modification and give me a little more insight.


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[Timbren]

Hi @Pzardeneta, pumped that you've joined the Timbren family and purchased yourself an Axle-Less trailer suspension. That being said, we do not advise you to install the suspension backwards. It was not designed or intended to be used in that manner. If you have some more specific questions about your Axle-Less suspension for this build give our Suspension Techs a call - 1-800-263-3113. They'd love to talk through your requirements.

 

[Pzardeneta]

Thank you for the information.


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[Willboy]

Hello everyone, I’m hoping someone here could help me out. I have a 2015 Taxa Cricket that I’m planning on taking to Baja this winter. Because of the rough terrain I decided to upgrade the suspension. Now please don’t get me wrong I’m very happy with my taxa. Even though mine is the regular version it’s still extremely well-made and very tough. I have no issues with it so far. Having said that I wanted to make it a little more sturdy and give it a little bit of a lift so I called taxa and they gave me the model number of the Timbren suspension they install on the 2022 overland versions of the Cricket. As I begin working I ran into a snafu. Doesn’t appear like the frame is made for this timberline axle. My question is what are the ramifications if I install the Timbren axles backwards? Currently there is a brace in the way and I can’t install them. Would it be a serious issue if I installed them backwards? Does anybody have any experience with this? I saw a post on etrailer.com where a guy said you could install them backwards as long as they were square with the tongue and it wouldn’t be a major issue but I was hoping someone on here would have some more experience.

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Did you end up installing the Timbren? My torsion axles failed on my 2015 and I’m looking for them if you still have your take-offs.

 

[Pzardeneta]

Did you end up installing the Timbren? My torsion axles failed on my 2015 and I’m looking for them if you still have your take-offs.

I wish I did but I traded the old axles to the guy who welded in my Timbren’s as part of the payment.


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