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Free2roam
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You do know that the 1 tonne actually have a slight higher by 200lbs weight capacity. What I've seen on their website. You can now get the same lug pattern as the Gladiator. Woo hoo. Less spares to carry!This what I was sent. Great for retrofits!
RavensEyeOffroad
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This looks great! mine has something similar i guess i should look and see what they are exactly. You do good work!!So finally the Timbren Axle Less suspension is in. Bit of work but overall pretty good. The hardest part was cutting off and grinding down the old hangers. Axles look great and wait to get everything buttoned up and take her out next week!
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Courtsm3
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First test drive completed. Drives like a dream! What a difference. Biggest difference was less feedback to the Jeep over big dips and bumps. Zero noise as well, my old springs creaked and knocked liked crazy. Im impressed, well worth the $$$$ and labour to put it in. On a side note, my fenders are too close as the suspension has almost 2” of up travel. So I'm stepping down in tire size to a 30” AT. These 32” are too tall and almost too wide anyways.
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Benbean66
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Good to know. I was curious as to how much they have. I had real close fenders on my last trailer and they did rub some on big bounces. I'll plan accordingly, knowing they move alot. Thanks! I can't wait to put mine on
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Courtsm3
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I believe Timbren states 1 5/8” up travel. So yeah my stock gladiator tires and my current fenders just dont work. I was hoping the 4” lift would give me .5” additional height but that didnt happen. Oh well, getting a 30” tire thats more aggressive and all weather rated too.
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CJ5w4wdSmokyOnMyTail
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Awesome build! Looks really cool. I'm about to start my build, but have really struggled to find a trailer axle that can accept 17" wheels. Most "regular" (leaf spring type axles) accept wheels up to 15". I want wheels/tires that match the 17" 35"s on my Glad.This what I was sent. Great for retrofits!
So, can you tell me what axle you had on the trailer before getting the Timbrens? Did it work with your 17" wheels?
I also emailed Timbren to ask what product they sell that would work for my 'under 2,000 pound' build and they sent me the same spec sheet they sent you. Which is, unfortunately, useless to me. I just see several pages of technical stuff with 5,341 different combinations of numbers. I just want to know TWO numbers: 1. the model number of the Timbren product that will allow me to run Gladiator wheels and tires on my trailer and; 2. How much it costs.
I'm glad you have gone down this path before me! Any advice? What axle was on the trailer before you got the Timbrens and what Timbren products did you actually buy?
Thanks
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Courtsm3
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Timbrens website should show pricing for starters. You will need the suspension and I recommend new bearings/hubs also.
As for the axle that will fit Gladiator wheels, I’m using 5x4.5 to 5x5 wheel spacers to allow to run my Jeep rims. Free2Roam commented that the 1 ton Timbren axles now offer 5x5 hub but I haven’t confirmed that myself.
I found the timbren spec sheet to mostly very useful but I was also a mechanic and rebuilt fuel trailers for 7 years, so my comfort level was high.
And lastly it was some smallish heavy duty leaf axle with 2000lb hubs. I switched to 2000lb HD with 3500lb hubs. Ride height did nit change but my I have considerably more up travel, thats my only issue thus far.
As for the axle that will fit Gladiator wheels, I’m using 5x4.5 to 5x5 wheel spacers to allow to run my Jeep rims. Free2Roam commented that the 1 ton Timbren axles now offer 5x5 hub but I haven’t confirmed that myself.
I found the timbren spec sheet to mostly very useful but I was also a mechanic and rebuilt fuel trailers for 7 years, so my comfort level was high.
And lastly it was some smallish heavy duty leaf axle with 2000lb hubs. I switched to 2000lb HD with 3500lb hubs. Ride height did nit change but my I have considerably more up travel, thats my only issue thus far.
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CJ5w4wdSmokyOnMyTail
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Thank you. Kayle. But WHICH Timbren system did you buy? Is there a product number? Which bearings and hubs should I buy? Sorry for being so clueless, but I really am clueless as to which of the 34 Timbren systems will work best for Jeep Gladiator wheels/tires and will any bearings work with that Timbren system and pretty much any 5x5 hubs? I just don't know.
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Courtsm3
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All good.
Suspension: #ASR2KHDS04
My hubs 5x4.5 : #84545_2
Hubs with brakes 5x5 : #94550PR
Im currently on idler hubs. I have yet to feel like i need brakes as my trailer is around 1500lbs loaded. I was told by Timbren to run the 2000lb HD setup as it would give me the best ride and use of suspension travel. So far they’re spot on in my opinion. The 1 tons could of possibly worked also but the swing arms are longer and it would have taken more cutting on my part to install.
You should also note, check your tire clearance. I cleared my trailer from rubbing on the trailer frame/suspension only because I have 1.5” wheel spacers. If you want to run wide tires and rims (jeep wheels) you might need the long spindles. Might be recommended by Timbren
Benbean66
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So I ordered mine with the HD spindles, as they recommended any tire over a 31" (I think that was the cut-off) going with the HD spindles. These mated to the 2,200 (tonne) kit, should work out perfectly for my build and be stronger than I'll ever need. And man, these things are beefy!
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Courtsm3
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Yes correct. I was at 31.5” tires (now 30”) with standard spindles. I knew the long spindles in my particular application would be to wide. The 1 ton kit is actually sweet as it should give a better ride and better up travel through the stroke. Long arm win!
CJ5w4wdSmokyOnMyTail
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Thank you! I look forward to following your build as it progresses!
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