How to Build a Better Off-Road Trailer Pause

The Trouble

Towing a trailer in the bush has always been a trouble because of the limitations associated with the suspension. Even if y'all own a cracking off-road vehicle, it'southward the trailer that presents a challenge. The main trouble, of course, is the through-axle. Information technology remains the most vulnerable to any rocks and tree stumps forth the trail.

If the axle could somehow be eliminated… wouldn't that solve the issue?

Our story began about ten years ago. The US war machine had a trouble. Trailers that were used to selection up the injured on the battlefield had – yous guessed it – limited use, i.e. they weren't able to safely get where the tow vehicle could. The medics needed a trailer that could go anywhere, even on rough terrain.

The Solution

Who was information technology that said, "Necessity is the mother of invention?" Our story certainly illustrates the truth of this statement…

A visitor in Oregon contacted Timbren back in 2010 wanting to know if we could provide a solution for the military. After several months of telephone calls and emails, we offered them an original idea for their prototype.

Our friends in Oregon liked the proposal, but they failed to win the contract. So, at the end of the day, Timbren had a really cool idea for a trailer suspension. And and then began the task of refining a expert idea to make it great.

But what practise you call such an invention?

The Concept

This design is an original idea, the showtime of its kind. As you have probably guessed, the concept is elementary. It involves eliminating the through-beam. That'south why we named it"Axle-Less."

No axle. None. Cypher. Nichts.

The obvious benefit from having no beam is, of grade, actress ground clearance. When y'all're driving through rough terrain, the last affair you need is a bent or broken axle slowing you downward.

AnotherAxle-Less advantage is both wheels can move independently of each other. For that reason, the Beam-Less design provides a quiet, smooth ride at all times.

Allow's have a closer look at the components establish in the Axle-Less interruption, what they're made of, and how they contribute to the design of a improve off-road trailer suspension.

Components

  • Steel hanger

Since there is no axle, where do the wheels go?

On the frame, of course!

The hanger facilitates a simple, bolt-on installation. Each hanger comes with 3 laser-cut holes. These holes can be used every bit a template to mark the frame where the holes need to be drilled.

The hanger also has a 2" foursquare hole through which a steel pipe tin can be fed for frame reinforcement. The steel pipe can be bolted or welded in place.

  • Control arm

Control arms are a critical component of an independent intermission organization, controlling the motion of the wheels. Merely put, they allow the tires to smoothly motion up and down. Without them, the ride would exist rough. The control arm on the Axle-less intermission holds the jounce spring, the rebound spring and the outboard arm in place.

Premium urethane bushings help to fasten the command arm to the hanger. Small grooves have been machined into the bushings allowing grease to lubricate the pivot point. The urethane bushing provides added quietness to the suspension. Every bit a issue, you won't have to heed to any annoying squeaks and rattles when towing your trailer.

  • Jounce spring

Aeon® rubber springs have been the heart of the Timbren solution since mean solar day one. That'southward because rubber springs have certain characteristics that you don't go with metallic and air: Progressive spring rate and shock-assimilation.

The jounce jump used in the Axle-Less intermission is Timbren's latest evolution in rubber leap technology. Its unique wedge-shape design works perfectly with the upwards and down motion of the command arm. Made entirely of natural rubber, the jounce spring delivers a perfect combination of strength, stability and smoothness.

  • Rebound spring

The rebound jump is a single-convoluted Aeon® hollow rubber spring that plays an important office. This pocket-sized, somewhat hidden spring puts abiding tension on the much larger jounce. The result? Full or empty, the trailer always maintains a smooth ride, and will never bounciness around similar a typical leaf-spring trailer suspension.

The unique characteristics of a hollow rubber spring apply to the rebound: Progressive spring rate and shock assimilation. Both jounce and rebound springs contribute to a quiet, controlled ride even on rough terrain.

  • Outboard arm

The terminal piece of the suspension puzzle is the spindle. It's welded to a metal arm, and together they make up the outboard arm. Before the suspension can exist bolted to the trailer frame, the outboard arm must first exist bolted to the control arm.

The outboard arm comes with born camber. Metallic shims are likewise included to make any necessary adjustments as you commodities the arm in place.

If the spindle gets damaged, replacing it is a snap. Just disengage the four bolts, remove the damaged arm, and bolt the new component back on to the control arm. The EZ-lube spindles are also piece of cake to maintain.

Conclusion

Since its accolade-winning debut, the Axle-Less trailer intermission has captured the attention of the off-road community. And why not? This clever blueprint is pure genius! Interest has grown so much lately that Timbren plans to aggrandize their performance in society to improve see the growing need.

It'due south a simple concept: No through axle.

Is that a problem? Not at all… Information technology'southward the solution!

The Beam-Less is basically v components that work together to produce what many hold to be a amend off-road trailer interruption. It's better because it allows for:

  1. Maximum ground clearance
  2. A smooth, repose ride
  3. Greater control even on the roughest terrain.

For more data on how to install the Beam-Less, click on the link below

https://timbren.com/axle-less/