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**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]
**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/]
**$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, so
*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]

Revision as of 02:25, 15 July 2024

Sourcing

Tandem Axle Suspension

  • Check.pngNot leaf spring but rubber. 10k lb [1]. These go up to only 14k.

Axle or Kit

  • 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, so
  • 15k - electric - $3200 [8].
  • 15k - $2500 [9]
  • 28k lb axle kit - dual tandem - [10]
  • Base cost of $750 for 7k axle - no wheels or mount kit
  • $3k for 14k trailer axle set. Electric brakes. [11]
  • $1354 for 7k with brakes [12]

Kit - Wheels, Springs, Etc

Trucks

  • Even an F150 can pull 14000 lb [13] on a ball, not even gooseneck.
  • No special license if truck is under 26k lb [14]