3 axles... Torflex or springs.
I'm looking at having a 32' 3 axle gooseneck cargo trailer built with 6k or 7k axles and I found a local builder I like but he recommends slipper springs instead of Torflex for 3 axle trailers. I've s...
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JIMNLIN wrote:
Caution: triple axle assemblies are not recommended for Torflex axles
So Dexter says at the bottom of this page;http://dexteraxle.com/i/u/6149609/f/product_flyers/Torflex.pdf.
Might give them a 1-800 and find out why.
They list the reason in the FAQ- http://www.dexteraxle.com/faq_s
TORFLEX - Can I use 3 Torflex axles under my trailer?
Dexter does not recommend triple Torflex applications of our standard axle because Torflex axles are totally independent and not equalized like a typical leaf spring set of axles. There is no ability to transfer loads from one axle to another. When traversing uneven operating surfaces such as driveway entries, railroad crossings or speed bumps, the entire load can be put onto one axle causing severe overload. It isn't reasonable to expect one axle to carry the entire load of three axles when these conditions occur, even though these instances cause only momentary over-loading. Dexter Axle does offer a specially designed 7000, 8000, and 10,000 lbs. Torflex axle that can be used in triple applications. We refer to these axles as our T series of Torflex axles.
