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April 02, 2008, 05:08:28 PM
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mopargreg

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Whats the advantage of torsion axle's over leafs?
« on: April 02, 2008, 05:08:28 PM »
Well as you saw in my pics my galvinized tandem trailer is pretty BAD(RUSTY).... My buddy has a boat load of used trailers and happens to have a aluminum tandem magicloader with torsion axle's( it needs lots of TLC but frame and axles are nice), I've got some Mopar stuff he wants, which I don't need, so the price is GREAT for me, I don't mind hanging fenders and lights/wiring.  He also has some ready to go used aluminum tandem trailers but they are leaf spring type..  I've never had a torsion axle trailer(always leafs), so would it be in my best interest to nab the torsion axle one? Thanks, Greg
Restored 1970 Aquasport 19-6 cc with 1990 150 Johnson

April 02, 2008, 06:25:38 PM
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Undertow2

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« Reply #1 on: April 02, 2008, 06:25:38 PM »
IMHO torsions are way better.  Easier to maintain and not so volatile in a complete break-down situation.  Plus, quieter (if that makes sense).  Pretty sure these are the standard now.

April 02, 2008, 08:44:42 PM
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RickK

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I had a torsion axle on my 170's trailer for 30 years (the same one) and finally the spindles got so thin that I had to replace it out of fear that they'd snap off.  They ride great.
I replaced that axle with a rolls axle - guaranteed forever. Too bad I'm not  :wink:
Rick
1971 "170" with 115 Johnson (It's usable but not 100% finished)

1992 230 Explorer with 250 Yamaha

 


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