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*{{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}}


Note that 7k axles are $700, while 16k axles are $3700 - why the huge jump?
*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]
*7k - $700 [https://www.ebay.com/itm/401339795879?hash=item5d71b749a7:g:UH8AAOSw7GRZMcpM&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4H66ptrDZc8x7yYRIyRBT3Efj4hV2kObh7LLoxOTBDmNOQ%2Bt1vWMmpvbY0TsW9VUg%2F0QANA9Mj8%2Bb9ez1q2hfrkJYRc1E7BsJQ9NJ0u4ucjs5xKo9k2qH8u5YfnI7qwXccseovbm2kfv3yF%2By4NTFswcGgXnS7GJjerq8tE3%2FOouoAo%2F%2Brb%2FLiLvYxgac6X%2FwXeJlayrsUUKxHmgiqCPuVqCxYNxacwrZ02ciZwSkeb%2FVouBmrOpgJl3dW5XF8t9ocvawFdSTF5hHwLPH566G8nyt%2BoOfcOOZrMOo6rFQDo1%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR-rY777-Yg]. 7k with wheels $1100 [https://trailerpartsunlimited.com/axles/7-000-lbs-axles/7k-brake-axle-kit-w-16-10ply-tires-and-silver-mod-wheels-double-eye-springs/]
**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 [https://thetrailerpartsoutlet.com/products/10k-lippert-tandem-axle-tk-trailer-kit-20000-lb-capacity-original-series?variant=39827425591377&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gclid=CjwKCAjwv-GUBhAzEiwASUMm4pzJKP_tSm9iYbxJke258pW1zE9X--v-MwN_qO4-XlT-mU2EZqg9uBoCOYcQAvD_BwE]
*7k - $700 [https://www.ebay.com/itm/401339795879?hash=item5d71b749a7:g:UH8AAOSw7GRZMcpM&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4H66ptrDZc8x7yYRIyRBT3Efj4hV2kObh7LLoxOTBDmNOQ%2Bt1vWMmpvbY0TsW9VUg%2F0QANA9Mj8%2Bb9ez1q2hfrkJYRc1E7BsJQ9NJ0u4ucjs5xKo9k2qH8u5YfnI7qwXccseovbm2kfv3yF%2By4NTFswcGgXnS7GJjerq8tE3%2FOouoAo%2F%2Brb%2FLiLvYxgac6X%2FwXeJlayrsUUKxHmgiqCPuVqCxYNxacwrZ02ciZwSkeb%2FVouBmrOpgJl3dW5XF8t9ocvawFdSTF5hHwLPH566G8nyt%2BoOfcOOZrMOo6rFQDo1%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR-rY777-Yg]. {{check}} 7k with wheels $1100, includes electric brakes. [https://trailerpartsunlimited.com/axles/7-000-lbs-axles/7k-brake-axle-kit-w-16-10ply-tires-and-silver-mod-wheels-double-eye-springs/]
**Note that the 3500 lb version of this is disproportionately expensive at 80% the price at 1/2 the spec, at $850 [https://thetrailerpartsoutlet.com/products/3500-lb-heavy-duty-single-axle-tk-trailer-kit-3-5k-capacity-original-series]
**$500 for 3.5k with wheels ,no brakes [https://trailerpartsunlimited.com/axles/single-axle-kits/3-5k-axle-kits/3-5k-idler-axle-kit-w-20-5x8-10-tires-and-wheels/]
**Note that 10k axles are likewise disproportionately expensive in kit form, but just axle is close to 7k [https://www.ebay.com/itm/285573429585?itmmeta=01J2T3BV2QQJ2TRS030045NEP3&hash=item427d80b951:g:LkMAAOSw7SdlX-TH&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAAwPTUzKGK8vJ7AWgvWLscfm2uTWMTaya%2FjPORpBFee%2ByJVqbU0TsKvj2Nplpnuvzmv7jRHyGWo3rq7wz5z2d7hIpfRX6JXLZReew%2FmBnTLHtaAc%2FtL1RjALJUZaRVjOTuZm7kvn5Z0U%2BXUi%2Bxs4RbRUgo%2Btb%2BrRftLc9clZ%2F0f1%2FMOtnYYEgtb7OAHr0tS6Je6o1uLw0%2FtLpu%2FA2qSRHMG%2FmLtDhJljREJ%2BfETfcPg0JYkXow0jqPHR3WTg1N9aDlJg%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR7ixr8OWZA]
*15k - electric - $3200 [https://thetrailerpartsoutlet.com/products/15k-dexter-trailer-axle-15000-lb-electric-brake-8-lug].  
*15k - electric - $3200 [https://thetrailerpartsoutlet.com/products/15k-dexter-trailer-axle-15000-lb-electric-brake-8-lug].  
*15k - $2500 [https://www.ebay.com/itm/284724912139?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=284724912139&targetid=1645685073248&device=m&mktype=&googleloc=9023315&poi=&campaignid=16730423415&mkgroupid=135815925780&rlsatarget=pla-1645685073248&abcId=9300841&merchantid=6296724&gclid=CjwKCAjwv-GUBhAzEiwASUMm4o3SOvSoMRyS2be5tlRSmmiVq8xPLeDm4f1DDg-24bWNC5Y8HOvmbBoC6x4QAvD_BwE]
*15k - $2500 [https://www.ebay.com/itm/284724912139?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=284724912139&targetid=1645685073248&device=m&mktype=&googleloc=9023315&poi=&campaignid=16730423415&mkgroupid=135815925780&rlsatarget=pla-1645685073248&abcId=9300841&merchantid=6296724&gclid=CjwKCAjwv-GUBhAzEiwASUMm4o3SOvSoMRyS2be5tlRSmmiVq8xPLeDm4f1DDg-24bWNC5Y8HOvmbBoC6x4QAvD_BwE]
*20k lb axle kit - $8.4k [https://thetrailerpartsoutlet.com/products/10k-lippert-tandem-axle-tk-trailer-kit-20000-lb-capacity-original-series?variant=39827425591377&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gclid=CjwKCAjwv-GUBhAzEiwASUMm4pzJKP_tSm9iYbxJke258pW1zE9X--v-MwN_qO4-XlT-mU2EZqg9uBoCOYcQAvD_BwE]
 
*28k lb axle kit - dual tandem - [https://econolinetrailers.com/28-000-lb-super-max-trailer-suspension/]
*28k lb axle kit - dual tandem - [https://econolinetrailers.com/28-000-lb-super-max-trailer-suspension/]
*'''Base cost of $750 for 7k axle''' - no wheels or mount kit
*'''Base cost of $750 for 7k axle''' - no wheels or mount kit
*$3k for 14k trailer axle set. Electric brakes. [https://thetrailerpartsoutlet.com/products/7000-lb-heavy-duty-tandem-axle-tk-trailer-kit-14k-capacity-original-series?variant=31961142132817&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gclid=CjwKCAjw0a-SBhBkEiwApljU0mrjOXionNhGYNLAm9x6ZFS8nns7-UIxxTFMvXDXSY-bl6LEpLHRuxoCaBMQAvD_BwE]
*$3k for 14k trailer axle set. Electric brakes. [https://thetrailerpartsoutlet.com/products/7000-lb-heavy-duty-tandem-axle-tk-trailer-kit-14k-capacity-original-series?variant=31961142132817&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gclid=CjwKCAjw0a-SBhBkEiwApljU0mrjOXionNhGYNLAm9x6ZFS8nns7-UIxxTFMvXDXSY-bl6LEpLHRuxoCaBMQAvD_BwE]
*$500 for 3.5k ,no brakes [https://trailerpartsunlimited.com/axles/single-axle-kits/3-5k-axle-kits/3-5k-idler-axle-kit-w-20-5x8-10-tires-and-wheels/]
 
*$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 04:05, 12 July 2025

Sourcing

Tandem Axle Suspension

  • Check.pngNot leaf spring but rubber. 10k lb [1]. 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 [2]
    • 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 [3]
  • 7k - $700 [4]. Check.png 7k with wheels $1100, includes electric brakes. [5]
    • Note that the 3500 lb version of this is disproportionately expensive at 80% the price at 1/2 the spec, at $850 [6]
    • $500 for 3.5k with wheels ,no brakes [7]
    • Note that 10k axles are likewise disproportionately expensive in kit form, but just axle is close to 7k [8]
  • 15k - electric - $3200 [9].
  • 15k - $2500 [10]
  • 28k lb axle kit - dual tandem - [11]
  • Base cost of $750 for 7k axle - no wheels or mount kit
  • $3k for 14k trailer axle set. Electric brakes. [12]
  • $1354 for 7k with brakes [13]

15k Axles

Kit - Wheels, Springs, Etc

  • 35⁰0 lb cheapo axle $360 -[15]

Trucks

  • Even an F150 can pull 14000 lb [16] on a ball, not even gooseneck.
  • No special license if truck is under 26k lb [17]
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