Thank You for the informative and educational video on trailer axles. The video was very thorough and helped to get a more in-depth understanding of that trailer component(s). Keep up the great videos. Have A Good Day. 🛻🚚🚛
Big problem torsion axles is on older caravans. They are a ticking time bomb that could snap anytime. You can't inspect any internal components, unlike springs. Catastrophic failure when the wheel falls off
Or, if you're talking about big rig trailers, put a torsion bar on a spring axle and completely forget about putting a damper (shock absorber) on it. I'm not sure why trailer manufacturers (or trucking company equipment managers) think a torsion bar is a damper, when it's an isolator....or why companies in the year 2024 are ordering new trailers with suspension technology from the 1800s (no joke, leaf spring suspension was patented in the late 1800s). Either way, great explanation of smaller type trailers.
If building a dump trailer with two 6,000 lbs axles. Would there be any drawbacks to using two axles with brakes instead of using one idler axle and one with breaks which is how most are built?
I need information on installing shocks on my camper that has torsion axles (rockwood) The axles work but are useless without shocks. The camper rocks like a crazy horse Edit Thanks in advance
We appreciate your interest, but unfortunately, we don't offer the option for shock installation on torsion axles like the Rockwood model. If you have any other questions or need assistance with something else, feel free to ask!
Dexter Torflex without hesitation. I do a lot of millage with my trailers, leaf spring suspension would randomly break from time to time (at least one component replaced every 6 months) and left me stranded. I tried Timbren products, complete junk. Other brands of torsion axles caused serious uneven wear on my tires after a few years. Torflex never broke on me, the only draw back is once the bushings are done you need to replace the whole axle because they are inserted at around -250c into the assembly and you can’t get them out after they've warmed up. If you don't care about cost go with an air suspension. It is pricy and does require maintenance but the comfort is incomparable.
@@brich2929 When you are driving over bumps and you can see your trailer bouncing up and down far too much. Eventually your tires make contact with your trailer because the bushings are completely worn out.
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Now,this is what you call a GOOD explanation !!!!! Bravo !!!
Thanks, Glad this video helped.
thank you
Good tutorial, thank you for making this video.
You're very welcome! I'm glad to hear that you found the tutorial helpful.
You know, they use torsion suspension for tanks and other armored vehicles.
Thank You for the informative and educational video on trailer axles. The video was very thorough and helped to get a more in-depth understanding of that trailer component(s). Keep up the great videos. Have A Good Day. 🛻🚚🚛
nice explanation . thank you.
That was very thorough good explanation👍
Big problem torsion axles is on older caravans. They are a ticking time bomb that could snap anytime. You can't inspect any internal components, unlike springs. Catastrophic failure when the wheel falls off
Or, if you're talking about big rig trailers, put a torsion bar on a spring axle and completely forget about putting a damper (shock absorber) on it. I'm not sure why trailer manufacturers (or trucking company equipment managers) think a torsion bar is a damper, when it's an isolator....or why companies in the year 2024 are ordering new trailers with suspension technology from the 1800s (no joke, leaf spring suspension was patented in the late 1800s).
Either way, great explanation of smaller type trailers.
Hello is it possible to run a 4” drop 5200lb axle but spread both on springs. Same way people spread a torsion axle
The only way to spread them out is to get a longer equalizer.
Great explanations, cheers )
Just googling to see if I can run an offset wheel on a dual torsion axle trailer?
If building a dump trailer with two 6,000 lbs axles. Would there be any drawbacks to using two axles with brakes instead of using one idler axle and one with breaks which is how most are built?
I would recommend going with brakes on both axles. You are going to have better braking power.
do you make drive axles?
We do not make drive axles.
I need information on installing shocks on my camper that has torsion axles (rockwood)
The axles work but are useless without shocks.
The camper rocks like a crazy horse
Edit
Thanks in advance
We appreciate your interest, but unfortunately, we don't offer the option for shock installation on torsion axles like the Rockwood model. If you have any other questions or need assistance with something else, feel free to ask!
Thank you for this excellent info!
Glad we were able to help inform.
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Which is better comfort and safety for cattle trailer
Torsion is most common on live stock trailers.
Dexter Torflex without hesitation. I do a lot of millage with my trailers, leaf spring suspension would randomly break from time to time (at least one component replaced every 6 months) and left me stranded. I tried Timbren products, complete junk. Other brands of torsion axles caused serious uneven wear on my tires after a few years. Torflex never broke on me, the only draw back is once the bushings are done you need to replace the whole axle because they are inserted at around -250c into the assembly and you can’t get them out after they've warmed up. If you don't care about cost go with an air suspension. It is pricy and does require maintenance but the comfort is incomparable.
@@Perfectguns89how do you know when "the bushings are done"?
@@brich2929 When you are driving over bumps and you can see your trailer bouncing up and down far too much. Eventually your tires make contact with your trailer because the bushings are completely worn out.
How much movement does a typical torsion meaning tire up bidy down?
The typical movement is around 2 inches.
Thank you.
Nothing but problem with torsion
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