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==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. | ||
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]
$1800 for 15k? [10]
Tandem Axle Suspension
- Not leaf spring but rubber. 10k lb [11]. These go up to only 14k.
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 [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]. 7k with wheels $1100, includes electric brakes. [15]
- 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
- $2k bare cost [24]
Kit - Wheels, Springs, Etc
- 35⁰0 lb cheapo axle $360 -[25]