Mudders —
I am rebuilding a trailer suspension for a client. Their tear-drop's original suspension cratered, big-time [see Photos, including an photo of the whole trailer].
It's a relatively simple set-up: an axle, attached to parabolic springs by u-bolts, with shackles to the rear, and shock absorbers. Simple.
The spec's are as follows:
— Center of axle to hitch: 115.5"
— If so: How undersized is this existing suspension against the unsprung load (see axle rating + Wheel & Tire combo) assuming the trailer weighs between 1750 and and 2500 lbs???
I think the system gave up the ghost because the heavy trailer and heavy unsprung load is basically ricocheting between the two, leading to premature were and, ultimately, failure.
Qs to A:
— Does OME or ARB make appropriate shocks?
— Does OME or ARB make appropriate springs?
— Does OME or ARB make appropriate shackles?
[I have left two voicemails with Slee Offroad out of Golden, Colorado. But with Covid, I'm not sure they're returning calls or even open. Any other off-road shop that carries these products / can offer tech support along these lines would be greatly appreciated. ]
I am rebuilding a trailer suspension for a client. Their tear-drop's original suspension cratered, big-time [see Photos, including an photo of the whole trailer].
It's a relatively simple set-up: an axle, attached to parabolic springs by u-bolts, with shackles to the rear, and shock absorbers. Simple.
The spec's are as follows:
— Axle: 5200#s, max load.
— Wheels: 16" Pro Comp Xtreme
— Tires: LT315 / 75R16 127/124R; Translated: 34.6" tall x 12.4" tread, 9.3" sidewall. 66lbs / tire.
— Parabolic Spring: ~26" eye-to-eye, ~13.5" center-to-eye, 1.75" wide.
— Spring Hanger: 3" long, 1.75" wide (inner), 3.5" bolt.
— Shocks: Monroe 5767ST, P2826, passenger car.
— Trailer Frame: 2" x 3" box tubing.
— Overall Length, hitch to bumper: 161.5"
— Length of tongue, center of ball to front of camper,: 53"
— Center of axle to hitch: 115.5"
— Center of axle to rear bumper: 46"
— Length of Camper: 108.5"
Goal: Rebuild this so that:A) The trailer is safe,
B) ... more or less the same ride height, and
C) ... is durable enough to last.
I think this suspension is fairly under-sized for the trailer it's carrying and the unsprung load of the tires, wheels, axle, and brakes. — If so: How undersized is this existing suspension against the unsprung load (see axle rating + Wheel & Tire combo) assuming the trailer weighs between 1750 and and 2500 lbs???
I think the system gave up the ghost because the heavy trailer and heavy unsprung load is basically ricocheting between the two, leading to premature were and, ultimately, failure.
Qs to A:
— Does OME or ARB make appropriate shocks?
— Does OME or ARB make appropriate springs?
— Does OME or ARB make appropriate shackles?
[I have left two voicemails with Slee Offroad out of Golden, Colorado. But with Covid, I'm not sure they're returning calls or even open. Any other off-road shop that carries these products / can offer tech support along these lines would be greatly appreciated. ]
