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 tandem axle trailers, I have a few questions.....
#819604
06/18/07 04:00 AM
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Hey guy's, I'm in the process of building/modifying a boat trailer.
Right now it is a single axle trailer, but I'm going to add on a second axle.
My question is do I have to link the two axles together ( leaf springs)?
I aways see on tandem trailers the front of the rear spring is linked to the rear of the front spring.
In my case it would be alot easier to just add another stand alone axle forward of the rear axle. Do you guy's see anything wrong with this??
I don't see how it'd be dangerous, maybe it would handle different?
Thanks
_Chris..
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Re: tandem axle trailers, I have a few questions.....
[Re: onebadtrooper]
#819605
06/18/07 04:21 AM
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I think that's mainly done to save costs. That way there's only 4 spring mounts and 2 springs instead of twice as many of each.
It'll probably handle better your way, especially on rough terrain. (I'm just guessing here)
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Re: tandem axle trailers, I have a few questions.....
[Re: 52degrees]
#819606
06/18/07 04:42 AM
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Well there is still 4 springs, they just link all 4 together. The middle black part swivels here's a pic.. ![[Linked Image]](http://www.pontoonstuff.com/img_large/tandem-axle-pontoon.jpg)
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Re: tandem axle trailers, I have a few questions.....
[Re: onebadtrooper]
#819607
06/18/07 05:51 PM
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Anybody know the benifits to this setup? Or do I have to use that setup by law? Thanks guy's.. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/patriot.gif" alt="" />
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Re: tandem axle trailers, I have a few questions.....
[Re: onebadtrooper]
#819608
06/18/07 08:15 PM
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Looking at it I think it would help spread the load over both axles if on uneven terain. Such as going up a curb. If the front axle were to hit it would allow the rear axle to be pushed down to the ground. Where if it did not have the leveragy rocker thingy when the front axle went up the curb it would take all the weight while the rear axle floated in the air for a moment.
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Re: tandem axle trailers, I have a few questions.....
[Re: Tag]
#819609
06/18/07 08:16 PM
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But that is just a guess my trailer is set up the same way. I have even seen many big trucks set up like that.
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Re: tandem axle trailers, I have a few questions.....
[Re: Tag]
#819610
06/18/07 09:50 PM
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Tag's pretty much nailed it. It distributes the load better.
The linkage in the middle is called an equalizer. They're not expensive, and not very hard to implement. If you're going through the hassle of building a tandem, there's little reason to do it differently.
Why is it that you think you need tandem?
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Re: tandem axle trailers, I have a few questions.....
[Re: NathanC]
#819611
06/18/07 10:23 PM
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Cool thanks guy's.
The main reason for wanting to do it separeate is that If I do the standard setup I'll have to cut off the leaf mounts I have on there now. They won't work with the standard tandem setup.
I guess you guy's are right, I'm going to be welding on the front axle mounts anyway, I guess I should just redo all of it.
Thanks again
_Chris..
89 trooper, tera low t-case gears,5.38's, 3" indy4xsus lift3"body lift,safari snorkle,warn winch,custom bull bar,custom rock sliders,warn hubs,35x13.50r15,custom rear bumper trooper pics
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Re: tandem axle trailers, I have a few questions.....
[Re: onebadtrooper]
#819612
06/19/07 07:59 AM
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I may be wrong, but I don't think you can just add a second axle in front of the current one. I think you will have to move the current axle back when you add the second axle to maintain load stability.
More than tread lightly. Leave it like you were never there, nor anyone else.
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Re: tandem axle trailers, I have a few questions.....
[Re: Snowtoy]
#819613
06/19/07 02:22 PM
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Does this mean you're finally be SASing the 89? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
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