I'm considering swapping my leaf spring axle for a torsion axle. I currently have a 3500 lb axle with 10" electric brakes. The TD weighs about 1,200 lbs, so I was comparing the Dexter #9 Torflex (derated to 1,600 lbs) to the Flexiride 2,000 lb axle. I'd like to swap the brakes and hubs to the new torsion axle. Can the 10" brake assemblies be fitted to these lighter axles? I'm towing with a Jeep Cherokee XJ, so I consider the brakes to be essential, especially on mountain roads.
In case you're curious as to why I'd like to swap axles, I ordered the original axle with the spring mounts on top which made the trailer ride height a bit taller than I'd like. The torsion axle should bring the ride height down to where I'd like it. Additionally, the ride is a bit bouncy on the leaf springs, and I don't want to install shocks.