Torsion Bar Trailer Axles

The irs axle is manufactured to exact engineering standards and is fully tested using the most sophisticated alignment technology.

Torsion bar trailer axles. Rather than relying on the traditional tensioned and sprung flat steel plates of the spring axle torsion trailer axles take a different approach entirely. Torsion axle 71 hf 57 ob 3500 capacity 45 down angle galvanized. Torsion axles still require a bar that spans the bottom of your trailer whereas timbren s system can eliminate the need for a thru axle giving you the same amount of ground clearance. This rubber is used to cushion the axle while impacting on uneven road terrain.

Torsion axle 93 25 hf 79 68 outside bracket 6000 35 down angle. They work by flexing rubber cords in the axle tube to create torsion and flex creating suspension for the trailer. Advantages of torsion axles. Torsion axles utilize the force of the ground pushing back up against the axle arm that is connected to a steel rod inside the beam of the axle.

The wheel hub spindle is attached to a lever called the torsion arm which is fastened to the rubber encased bar. Fits snow trailers knott brand. It attaches directly to the trailer frame using brackets which are an integral part of the axle assembly. No metal springs of any type are used.

The torflex axle provides improved suspension characteristics relative to leaf spring axles through the unique arrangement of a steel torsion bar surrounded by four rubber cords encased in the main structural member of the axle beam. With 6 lug idler hubs load rite oem axle knott brand. This keeps your load steady and reduces vibrations transferred to the rest of the frame. Introduction the state of the art al ko independent rubber suspension irs axle represents the benchmark in fully independent trailer suspension featuring al ko s unique hexagonal rubber suspension system.

How to measure select the proper axle 54 items. Trailer torsion axles offer optimum suspension performance by relying on internal rubber layers that absorb the bumps and shocks of the road. Trailer parts tech tip. Torsion axles are a type of suspension for trailers that eliminate the need for leaf springs.

The steel rod is encompassed by high density rubber. Torsion axles the torflex suspension system is a torsion arm type suspension which is completely self contained within the axle tube.