How far back should axles be on a trailer?
To know how far back the axle needs to be moved, we want to subtract the trailer’s tongue weight from 10 percent of the total weight.
How do I know what axle position to use?
How to Determine Axle Position When Building Single Axle Utility Trailer The general rule when building a trailer is there should be a 60/40 percent split in weight when centering the axle. Sixty percent of the trailer weight should be placed forward of the axle for proper tongue weight. I can break this down for you.
Where should the axle be mounted on a trailer?
As a start, you will want to determine the approximate 60/40 location of your axle. For example, if your trailer is 84 inches long, you will want to start with your axle approximately 50-13/32 inches from the front of your trailer.
Where should a single axle be placed on a trailer?
Where do you put the axles on a tandem trailer?
The mounting point for a single or tandem-axle setup is 40% the length of the trailer bed, measuring from the back end (length x . 4). For a tandem axle setup, the 40% mark lines up with the center of the equalizer. A trailing arm is a very stable way to mount an axle.
How long should the tongue of a trailer be?
Trailer tongues need to be at least as long as half the tow vehicles width. Most cars and SUVs’ range between 5′ to 6 1/2′ so the minimum length of tongue needs to be half of this plus a little bit more (say 8-12″) to gain a margin of clearance when turning and to add stability to the trailer.
How do you measure a 12 bolt axle?
Examples of this is GM 12 Bolt, Mopar 9 1/4, Ford 8.8, etc… This should be measured with a tape measure by hooking the outside of the axle flange (wheel side-where the wheel studs are) and pulling back to the end of the C-Clip Button.
What is the centerline of the axles on a 12′ trailer?
Since the trailer box length is 12′, the centerline of the axles will be 12″ (or 1′) towards the rear of the trailer from the centerline of the trailer box (1″ per foot on 12′ box length). So the centerline of the axles will be 7′ from the front edge of the box.
Where to position the trailer axle?
Where to Position the Trailer Axle? When positioning a trailer axle or adding an additional axle, the key is to make sure that the axles are located in just the right position so that roughly 10 to 15 percent of the total trailer weight is placed on the tongue.
How much does a 6×12 trailer weigh?
I am building a 6 X 12 trailer,for hauling three ATV. Trailer weight approx 600lbs. Tires are 20. 5x8x10 type F 12 ply. Axle 3500lbs. The tires will be placed under the bed of the trailer.
What does L6 mean on a trailer axle?
Now looking at where the axle should go . . . L6 = Desired axle position. This is where you want the center of the axle set to be — based on % tongue load you chose above. That’s it. That’s the answer to the customer question above. NOTE : The images show a single axle trailer.