Trailer Axle Shaft Spring Axles with 2000-2200lbs 4 lug or 5 lug Hub

Trailer Axle

Trailer Hitch refers to the axle used to connect a trailer (or trailer) to a towing vehicle (or front vehicle). The trailer axle is usually composed of one or more roller bearings, which are used to support the weight of the trailer and transmit the power of the towing vehicle to the trailer.Trailer axles are usually installed on the rear axle of the tractor, with one axle connected to the tractor's drive axle and the other axle connected to the trailer. This connection allows the trailer to follow the tractor at different speeds and can travel on different road surfaces and load conditions.

Hub Face	88"
Spring center	73"
Capacity Per Axle (LBS)	2000-2200lbs
Hubs/drums	4 bolts or 5 bolts hub
PCD	101.6 or114.3mm
Size	1/2" UNF
Tube	1.75" hollow tube

 

 Types of Trailer Axles

Trailer axles are normally divided into two different types: Spring axles and torsion axles. While these two types of axles perform the same basic job, the way they go about suspending and cushioning the trailer load is completely different.Spring axlesThe function of the spring shaft is to use stacked metal plate springs located below or above the axle beam to support the weight of the trailer. The spring shaft is available in single axis, double axis, and three axis configurations. In both dual trailer and triple trailer, the leaf springs are connected through an equalizer. Equalizer helps to distribute the weight of the trailer more evenly across all axles. Spring axles are common on all brands and models of trailers because they are more cost-effective than torque.Click here to view our comparison of different types of spring shafts.Torsion axisThe torsion shaft handles suspension travel and shock absorption by using rubber ropes or sleeves inside the shaft tube. The torsion shaft does not use leaf springs, but uses compressed rubber to provide the required suspension support. Each wheel works independently of each other. The torque shaft is also directly bolted or welded to the trailer frame, which increases the stability and structure of the trailer frame.

 Maintaining A Trailer’s Axle

Safety precautions before maintaining trailer axles

Before delving into the maintenance of trailer axles, you should remember the following items. If you are not aware of these things, you may cause serious damage to people near the vehicle and even the products behind the trailer. To give just a few examples,

 Steps for Maintaining Trailer Axle Brakes

The design of the trailer axle is to carry a large amount of load. That's why it's necessary to maintain them from time to time. However, trailer axle brakes are very fragile, and unless you have to face axle brake failures, you may not understand their importance. This could be catastrophic.After driving a trailer for a long time, you must check the axle brakes elsewhere to ensure the vehicle's functionality. What you may be interested in is that the axle of a trailer is one of the few movable components of the trailer, and failure to properly maintain them may cause many problems for the trailer's movement.In other aspects, to have effective trailer axle brakes, it is necessary to remember the following points:

 Ensure that the axle is always kept clean

The moving parts of the axle should always be kept clean. This is not to say that the axle cannot accommodate dirt due to prolonged driving, but rather that the accumulated dirt and debris can affect the function of the axle.You can use forced water in the hose to reduce the accumulation of dirt around the shaft area.

Cleaning bearings

To properly clean the bearings around the trailer axle, make sure to remove the wheels from the trailer axle and then remove the hub to properly clean the bearings. You should be aware that solvent cleaning of the bearings is necessary from time to time, depending on your usage of the trailer.When fixing the wheel hub and bearings, please ensure that they are properly lubricated to prevent damage due to motion friction.

Lubricating the axle

When conducting regular maintenance, it is also necessary to lubricate the axles of the trailer. You should note that the maintenance of the axles ensures the durability of the trailer itself. It also helps to prevent friction around the movable parts of the trailer axle.