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<blockquote data-quote="Eddyj" data-source="post: 654017" data-attributes="member: 3779"><p>Torsion axles or leaf spring?</p><p>I was going to add a third axle to a leaf sprung trailer. I broke a leaf pack in half. After inspecting the suspension found it was wore out, it basically all needed to be replaced. After doing a little research I went with two 8k pound torsion axles that I put a "spread" between them. 17.5 rims. </p><p></p><p>My situation was different than yours. I was looking at a complete rebuild from scratch. </p><p>When your pulling the trailer do you spend a lot of time in the city making 90 degree turns constantly? Do you deliver to tight areas?</p><p>If your like 99% of people that hook up and hit the interstate and only stop to fuel and eat scrubbing tires isnt that big of a deal. </p><p>Plus it sure is nice to "keep on keepin on" if you have a flat. You just take that rim off and roll on. (Maybe strap it up if your running leafs with equalizers)</p><p></p><p>Just my opinion.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Eddyj, post: 654017, member: 3779"] Torsion axles or leaf spring? I was going to add a third axle to a leaf sprung trailer. I broke a leaf pack in half. After inspecting the suspension found it was wore out, it basically all needed to be replaced. After doing a little research I went with two 8k pound torsion axles that I put a "spread" between them. 17.5 rims. My situation was different than yours. I was looking at a complete rebuild from scratch. When your pulling the trailer do you spend a lot of time in the city making 90 degree turns constantly? Do you deliver to tight areas? If your like 99% of people that hook up and hit the interstate and only stop to fuel and eat scrubbing tires isnt that big of a deal. Plus it sure is nice to "keep on keepin on" if you have a flat. You just take that rim off and roll on. (Maybe strap it up if your running leafs with equalizers) Just my opinion. [/QUOTE]
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