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=Sourcing=
=Dually=
==Tandem Axle Suspension==
*Modern version has same rim but flipped.
*Axle must be special elongated, to accept 2 wheels back to back
*$3500 [https://www.trailerpart.com/c-1730-15000-lbs-dual-wheel-dexter-trailer-axles.aspx?utm_source=chatgpt.com]
*$3300 [https://thetrailerpartsoutlet.com/products/15k-dexter-trailer-axle-15000-lb-electric-brake-8-lug]
*Dexter catalog - [https://www.dexterpartsonline.com/files/2038083/uploaded/9-15k_Complete_Catalog.pdf]
*16-18 ply wheels  - 17.5" 215/75 R17.5 16 ply Radial TWA (Tire Wheel Assemblies) - add another $2k?
*$9k for 2 axles (32k lb) - [https://thetrailerpartsoutlet.com/products/15k-dexter-trailer-axle-15000-lb-electric-brake-8-lug?variant=40392846409809]
*Wheels (4) are $1200 -
*4 wheels $900 - [https://trailerpartsunlimited.com/tires-wheels/tires-wheels/17-5-wheel-tire-combos/215-75r17-5-16-ply-lrh-all-steel-tire-on-silver-dual-wheel-8x6-5/?srsltid=AfmBOoqyTBd9GAYqEWZyyx39gf1onaQzgVYEcBbMCvnXhaMCIrY1ATBLAc8]. Not. Need 8 lug on 10.8" center [https://chatgpt.com/share/68b28493-4708-8010-8499-490daaa1e3ec].
*What are 8 lug on 6.5" hole center? For trucks, not trailers.
*Here is the wheel - 8x275 mm - [https://www.ebay.com/itm/155768525022?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=155768525022&targetid=2315428264940&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9023315&poi=&campaignid=21415033903&mkgroupid=173029507668&rlsatarget=aud-1242981527210:pla-2315428264940&abcId=9450157&merchantid=8396224&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21415033903&gbraid=0AAAAAD_QDh_U3LZB5-8LJOEY2fkFOmusZ&gclid=Cj0KCQjwn8XFBhCxARIsAMyH8Bui9tZHvPp6LKu8CT17hXzqWlrSFAn5hvFFGBCAEggFJBbWUERSMLYaAkgiEALw_wcB]
*Wheel with tire $250  - [https://trailerpartsunlimited.com/tires-wheels/tires-wheels/17-5-wheel-tire-combos/215-75r17-5-16-ply-all-steel-tire-on-silver-dual-8x275/?searchid=0&search_query=8x275]
*5.6" offset is the standard in heavy trailers - [https://chatgpt.com/share/68b28493-4708-8010-8499-490daaa1e3ec]
*{{check}}$1800 for 15k? [https://thetrailerpartsoutlet.com/products/15k-tk-trailer-axle-15000-lb-electric-brake-8-lug-1?variant=40978766364753]
 
=Tandem Axle Suspension=
*{{check}}Not leaf spring but rubber. 10k lb [https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Leaf-Spring-Suspension/Timbren/TSR10KT02.html?feed=npn&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Google%20%7C%20Shop%20-%20Trailer%20Leaf%20Spring%20Suspension&adgroupid=86006541996&campaignid=1687494923&creative=403974147023&device=m&devicemodel=&feeditemid=&keyword=&loc_interest_ms=&loc_physical_ms=9023315&matchtype=&network=g&placement=&position=&gclid=CjwKCAjwv-GUBhAzEiwASUMm4rJ_Y3JtT0az3WcsqDPY8yldzjhkjonxICv0RW_GzIsrf_VLgTkYshoCPWEQAvD_BwE]. These go up to only 14k.
*{{check}}Not leaf spring but rubber. 10k lb [https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Leaf-Spring-Suspension/Timbren/TSR10KT02.html?feed=npn&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Google%20%7C%20Shop%20-%20Trailer%20Leaf%20Spring%20Suspension&adgroupid=86006541996&campaignid=1687494923&creative=403974147023&device=m&devicemodel=&feeditemid=&keyword=&loc_interest_ms=&loc_physical_ms=9023315&matchtype=&network=g&placement=&position=&gclid=CjwKCAjwv-GUBhAzEiwASUMm4rJ_Y3JtT0az3WcsqDPY8yldzjhkjonxICv0RW_GzIsrf_VLgTkYshoCPWEQAvD_BwE]. These go up to only 14k.


=Axle or Kit=
=Axle or Kit=
{{Hint|3 axle x 7k is most cost effective, but this runs into the issue of difficult turning - rubber rips on short radius}}
*21k triple axis with wheels and brakes $3600 [https://www.ebay.com/itm/293317026362?itmmeta=01J2T22KDSBMY0VXZ4PW41K1KR&hash=item444b0ea23a:g:vR0AAOSwQgZleIjO&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA8ONBuNVVVL8md%2B1yl9fE1UufMbVvVJ52rmDobvmtKzr1HBnjX9hyNmAMv4yWu03i%2BS2HT1XZzdyiRRAzS3jIFKP1sB0tIpdTIiT8Ab21FS0WH7XrrmyziTIFzqGg%2F6cbfOd6eI7sCyAaON2dpcSlvo9bk9YdiXz1ZGpgVquNi3zuaDsJp%2BS9DWRQ17B0mV1BEp%2BxcKGduroxb6AyKg1mr6h%2FsRackaPZRz4HhSresn5zsisEb8TdJ88xquaE3xvTSJ6fUjAiNbCSkfIKwVHHgWqWSUb3v2vgsSbGVrJwpSALUuoUPTd33eApLChrszqf8g%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR_y2isKWZA]
*21k triple axis with wheels and brakes $3600 [https://www.ebay.com/itm/293317026362?itmmeta=01J2T22KDSBMY0VXZ4PW41K1KR&hash=item444b0ea23a:g:vR0AAOSwQgZleIjO&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA8ONBuNVVVL8md%2B1yl9fE1UufMbVvVJ52rmDobvmtKzr1HBnjX9hyNmAMv4yWu03i%2BS2HT1XZzdyiRRAzS3jIFKP1sB0tIpdTIiT8Ab21FS0WH7XrrmyziTIFzqGg%2F6cbfOd6eI7sCyAaON2dpcSlvo9bk9YdiXz1ZGpgVquNi3zuaDsJp%2BS9DWRQ17B0mV1BEp%2BxcKGduroxb6AyKg1mr6h%2FsRackaPZRz4HhSresn5zsisEb8TdJ88xquaE3xvTSJ6fUjAiNbCSkfIKwVHHgWqWSUb3v2vgsSbGVrJwpSALUuoUPTd33eApLChrszqf8g%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR_y2isKWZA]
**Note that 7k axles are $700, while 16k axles are $3700 - why the huge jump?
**Note that 7k axles are $700, while 16k axles are $3700 - why the huge jump?
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*$1354 for 7k with brakes [https://thetrailerpartsoutlet.com/products/7k-tk-trailer-axle-7000-lb-electric-brake-8-lug?variant=31724203081809&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gclid=CjwKCAjw0a-SBhBkEiwApljU0hBVcisMft5DZIcRDwqAgwCI99mfFBh6k-wmQeEoKrgjo5Q1NqMdsxoCoMkQAvD_BwE]
*$1354 for 7k with brakes [https://thetrailerpartsoutlet.com/products/7k-tk-trailer-axle-7000-lb-electric-brake-8-lug?variant=31724203081809&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gclid=CjwKCAjw0a-SBhBkEiwApljU0hBVcisMft5DZIcRDwqAgwCI99mfFBh6k-wmQeEoKrgjo5Q1NqMdsxoCoMkQAvD_BwE]


==Kit - Wheels, Springs, Etc==
=15k Axles=
*$2k bare cost [https://thetrailerpartsoutlet.com/products/15k-tk-trailer-axle-15000-lb-electric-brake-8-lug-1?variant=40978766364753&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=17685875028&utm_term=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17519923085&gbraid=0AAAAABLavyUILGZoTaGmqVrUziqfnRHWu&gclid=CjwKCAjw7MLDBhAuEiwAIeXGIU2PUXGHKT5c8rMfkbDKBBwKDsaDoQuSP15EAmZG7Db7IoNDlaNiUhoCIBIQAvD_BwE]
 
=Kit - Wheels, Springs, Etc=
*35⁰0 lb cheapo axle $360 -[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D7GJDCF/ref=sspa_mw_detail_0?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B07D7GJDCF&pd_rd_w=iZ5Rk&content-id=amzn1.sym.07d4f2af-6342-4249-a50e-928411266fe1&pf_rd_p=07d4f2af-6342-4249-a50e-928411266fe1&pf_rd_r=9376259X6KD1EM6NZACY&pd_rd_wg=uMgUw&pd_rd_r=75fb7499-1241-4167-8088-dd02342ae3d4&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9kZXRhaWxfdGhlbWF0aWM]


=Trucks=
=Trucks=
*Even an F150 can pull 14000 lb [https://www.caranddriver.com/features/g30858394/best-trucks-for-maximum-towing-capacity/] on a ball, not even gooseneck.
*Even an F150 can pull 14000 lb [https://www.caranddriver.com/features/g30858394/best-trucks-for-maximum-towing-capacity/] on a ball, not even gooseneck.
*No special license if truck is under 26k lb [https://www.plowsite.com/threads/towing-w-f250-or-f350-cdl-required.24166/]
*No special license if truck is under 26k lb [https://www.plowsite.com/threads/towing-w-f250-or-f350-cdl-required.24166/]

Latest revision as of 05:08, 30 August 2025

Dually

  • Modern version has same rim but flipped.
  • Axle must be special elongated, to accept 2 wheels back to back
  • $3500 [1]
  • $3300 [2]
  • Dexter catalog - [3]
  • 16-18 ply wheels - 17.5" 215/75 R17.5 16 ply Radial TWA (Tire Wheel Assemblies) - add another $2k?
  • $9k for 2 axles (32k lb) - [4]
  • Wheels (4) are $1200 -
  • 4 wheels $900 - [5]. Not. Need 8 lug on 10.8" center [6].
  • What are 8 lug on 6.5" hole center? For trucks, not trailers.
  • Here is the wheel - 8x275 mm - [7]
  • Wheel with tire $250 - [8]
  • 5.6" offset is the standard in heavy trailers - [9]
  • Check.png$1800 for 15k? [10]

Tandem Axle Suspension

  • Check.pngNot leaf spring but rubber. 10k lb [11]. These go up to only 14k.

Axle or Kit

HintLightbulb.png Hint: 3 axle x 7k is most cost effective, but this runs into the issue of difficult turning - rubber rips on short radius

  • 21k triple axis with wheels and brakes $3600 [12]
    • Note that 7k axles are $700, while 16k axles are $3700 - why the huge jump?
  • Double axle kit is disproportionately expensive compared to triple. 20k lb double axle kit - $8.4k [13]
  • 7k - $700 [14]. Check.png 7k with wheels $1100, includes electric brakes. [15]
    • Note that the 3500 lb version of this is disproportionately expensive at 80% the price at 1/2 the spec, at $850 [16]
    • $500 for 3.5k with wheels ,no brakes [17]
    • Note that 10k axles are likewise disproportionately expensive in kit form, but just axle is close to 7k [18]
  • 15k - electric - $3200 [19].
  • 15k - $2500 [20]
  • 28k lb axle kit - dual tandem - [21]
  • Base cost of $750 for 7k axle - no wheels or mount kit
  • $3k for 14k trailer axle set. Electric brakes. [22]
  • $1354 for 7k with brakes [23]

15k Axles

Kit - Wheels, Springs, Etc

  • 35⁰0 lb cheapo axle $360 -[25]

Trucks

  • Even an F150 can pull 14000 lb [26] on a ball, not even gooseneck.
  • No special license if truck is under 26k lb [27]
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