Any Experience with Reliable Rubber Axles?

[George Kraus]

You can vary the ride height of a dexter by having a different height riser installed when you order the axle, The standard is a 1 inch riser, you can order up to a 4"riser, this let's you keep the start angle at 22.5 degrees which I believe is their recommendation for ideal. Just another way to get more height if wanted.

Here is a picture of a 4" riser




George

[bg]

The Flexirides have an adjustable arm angle - You can play with it all you want to adjust the ride height so as to match the coupler to your tow vehicle . . . . . .

Don

...and cost about 100 bucks more, once you gettem to your doorstep!!!!!!!!!! I really prefer the FlexiRides...just not 100 bucks more...
madjack

If I find a source for a FlexiRide other than SWW, I may be interested, but my past few experiences with them haven't been pleasant. Otherwise, It's gonna be a Dexter axle through a local company here in town.

[Alphacarina]

Order then direct from Flexiride - You'll save about 25% off SWW's prices, plus you'll get the genuine Flexiride hubs, which SWW substitutes for cheaper, generic hubs

Don

[madjack]

Order then direct from Flexiride - You'll save about 25% off SWW's prices, plus you'll get the genuine Flexiride hubs, which SWW substitutes for cheaper, generic hubs

Don

...yes, you can order the "stubbies" directly from FlexiRide for the best price, but unless they have changed policy lately, you can't order full axles from them, you have to get them from SouthWestWheel or a couple of other suppliers.........
madjack

[brian_bp]

WE go with a 0* start angle and use 205-70-15 tires...

Sorry for the sidetrack, but...
205/70-15? Can I assume that these are not Special Trailer (ST) tires, which are generally available only in 75, 80, and 85 series? (and even then, only one aspect ratio for any particular width and wheel diameter) I notice that Carlisle has a low profile ST line, but they're 60 series.

[brian_bp]

...#9 have 5-bolt hubs...

The Torflex #9, like the other sizes, actually has a choice of hub bolt patterns, in this case 4-on-4.00" or 5-on-4.50"... although 5-on-4.50" is presumably the most common, particularly in this load capacity and in the next range up. The Torflex axles have exactly the same hubs as the leaf-spring axles of the same capacity range (#9=D20, #10=D35, etc)

[Jiminsav]

I used the reliables from northern tool on my first trailer..nary a problem.
I ordered dexter half shafts for the present trailer, and by the time I got the info dexter wanted, I could have wore out a pair of Reliables..

[madjack]

WE go with a 0* start angle and use 205-70-15 tires...

Sorry for the sidetrack, but...
205/70-15? Can I assume that these are not Special Trailer (ST) tires, which are generally available only in 75, 80, and 85 series? (and even then, only one aspect ratio for any particular width and wheel diameter) I notice that Carlisle has a low profile ST line, but they're 60 series.

...you are correct...they are standard pasenger car tires...I have never used the "ST" tires as replacements on utility trailers and have never seen any problem using them...since dry rot sets in after 3-5 years anyway, wear problems are a moot point........
madjack

[brian_bp]

WE go with a 0* start angle and use 205-70-15 tires...

Sorry for the sidetrack, but...
205/70-15? Can I assume that these are not Special Trailer (ST) tires, which are generally available only in 75, 80, and 85 series? (and even then, only one aspect ratio for any particular width and wheel diameter) I notice that Carlisle has a low profile ST line, but they're 60 series.

...you are correct...they are standard pasenger car tires...I have never used the "ST" tires as replacements on utility trailers and have never seen any problem using them...since dry rot sets in after 3-5 years anyway, wear problems are a moot point........
madjack

Thanks for the info. You certainly won't get any flak from me for using something other than Specially Trashy tires... but it is an unusual choice, which brings guaranteed flames in some forums, and I was wondering if was an example of a rare ST size (no) or a precedent for an experienced builder using P-type tires (yes).