non-boat trailer axle question.. odd springs

[ndemge]

found this trailer on ebay<br /> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4559683305&category=80769 <br /><br />look at the pictures, the springs wrap around the axle, I've never seen anything like this.<br /><br />It has 8 lug rims, but no clue what the capacity of this thing would be<br /><br />anyone have any thoughts?

 

[WSUDERMAN]

Re: non-boat trailer axle question.. odd springs

Looks like an early version of a Torsion bar maybe? a pic of the back side of the wheels would show for sure. If the axle is just a hinge point for a arm that the spindle & wheel is attached, And the spring is attached to that arm it would work like a torsion bar but the axle would be solid.

 

[Silvertip]

Re: non-boat trailer axle question.. odd springs

The axle is rigid and the springs have tabs on them. One end secures to the axle, other end fits in the a short swing arm to which the spindle is attached. Its an early independent suspension system. To determine its rough capacity, determine tire load capacity and multiply by the number of tires. Of course, the original tire size, number of plys, and load rating would need to be known as who knows what size tires are on it now.

 

[Reel Poor]

Re: non-boat trailer axle question.. odd springs

6 feet between fenders is narrow for a car hauling trailer. <br /><br />Most are 6 1/2 feet.<br /><br />A full size truck, or a tractor may be to wide to go between the fenders. <br /><br />Measure a few things you may be hauling.<br /><br />My full size Ford Bronco with 10x32x15 tires wont fit my 6 1/2 foot wide [between the fenders] hauler.