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7k Timbren Trailer Axle that Gives Lower Profile

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Trying to figure out which 7000lbs axle to use. Going to make a 30ft long trailer to haul 3 Kubota UTV Weighing 2000lbs each. I know it’s overkill however I want it heavy enough to be versatile for other applications. The frame design will be a 2x4x 1/4” or 3/8” walls. My question is what will be the trailer height with the 2 different 7000lb axles offered. Trying to keep a lower profile trailer. The trailer deck will be a 3/16” diamond plate. Last question is where should the axles be placed It will be a bumper pull trailer.

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It's hard to give you an exact deck height you'd have with the Timbren Axle Less kits we offer like the part # TASR7KS01 as it depends on the wheel/tire size you use and frame height, deck thickness etc. But if you are looking for the lowest profile possible the 4 inch drop version part # TASR7KS02 is the kit for you. To give you an idea on overall height though this will put the center of your trailer wheel exactly 3/8 inch below the frame of the trailer. So you could calculate the diameter of your trailer tire, divide by 2, and then add 3/8 inch to know distance from bottom of frame to ground.

I attached an FAQ article on determining tire diameter based on the size as well for you to check out.

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What about axle placement in relation to load weight

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You'll ideally want to place the axles in a location that allows the trailer's tongue weight to fall between 10 and 15 percent of the total trailer weight.

The center point of your tandem axle setup needs to be located where you will have 60 percent of the frame of the trailer in front of the center of the equalizer hanger and 40 percent behind the center of the equalizer hanger. For example, if the trailers frames length is 30 feet, then the center-line location will be 18 feet from the front of the trailer and 12 feet from the back.

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