Using Spacers on wheels?

[RjSteed]

I currently am looking at two options for my trailer when it comes to the axle.

Getting a 3500 lb 3" diameter axle with 5 on 5 hubs to match the wheels on my truck.

or

Getting the 5200 lb axle with 6 lugs not sure on measurement, and using 6 lug to 5 lug spacers to allow it to match the wheels for now. This option, would allow me at a later date (Should I get a 2500 series Suburban) to use 6 lug to 8 lug spacers thus being able to still use the same size wheels as the vehicle.

Just to be sure I am understanding this correctly... Getting the 5200 lb axle does give me more of a weight limit correct?

 

[doghead]

It would help if you told us what trailer you have.

I would avaid spacers if you can.

No matter what axle you have, the trailer frame and hitch or tires may limit your CGVW.

 

[RjSteed]

Sorry, its an M101A1 trailer...

So its not just the axle that makes the difference... :C

Hitch?! Really? Cause I was thinking about changing that to a civy model... dern

 

[eagle4g63]

I would keep the pintle set up.....Just get a receiver for your truck hitch to use with the trailer the way it is.

 

[RjSteed]

Guess Ill have to consider more seriously my buddy's offer...

He has two Generator Trailers and has offered me to put the M101A1's box on the A3's Frame...

 

[doghead]

Each size ball, has a load limit(and tongue weight).

The frame is definitely a limiting factor with an M101A1.

Quite honestly, unless you are an engineer, I would recommend not re-engineering the trailer and simply use it within it's designed limits.

 

[eagle4g63]

Just notice you are in Wesley Chapel Florida.....my dad moved there....sorry not trying to change course of the thread....just funny that's all. Small world indeed.

 

[RjSteed]

Hope he didnt purchase in one of the cramped neighborhoods.... My neighbors are 100 ft away...

 

[RjSteed]

Each size ball, has a load limit(and tongue weight).

The frame is definitely a limiting factor with an M101A1.

Quite honestly, unless you are an engineer, I would recommend not re-engineering the trailer and simply use it within it's designed limits.

Wouldn't think of it. I'm all about safety...

 

[gimpyrobb]

What are you trying to do? I have moved WAY more weight than what the trailer is rated at and it has survived.

 

[MarcusOReallyus]

What are you trying to do? I have moved WAY more weight than what the trailer is rated at and it has survived.

Well, there's survived, and there's thrived.

[LECTURE MODE: ON]

You should never put more weight on a trailer than its stated limits.

[LECTURE MODE: OFF]


.... says the guy who has loaded 60, 60 pound bags of mulch on is 101A2.....




But seriously, the trailer will take a lot more than the data plate says. Stopping power becomes the real safety issue.


For me, having the wheels match is a 'scratching my head and wondering why anybody cares' kind of thing. Yeah, I know. Spares. So carry a spare for the trailer. Done.

 

[gimpyrobb]

I guess we were pretty close, I had a motor(multifuel) in a can in mine.

 

[RjSteed]

What are you trying to do? I have moved WAY more weight than what the trailer is rated at and it has survived.

Making a bug out trailer. Be nice to increase load without having to buy new trailer

 

[RjSteed]

Well, there's survived, and there's thrived.

[LECTURE MODE: ON]

You should never put more weight on a trailer than its stated limits.

[LECTURE MODE: OFF]


.... says the guy who has loaded 60, 60 pound bags of mulch on is 101A2.....




But seriously, the trailer will take a lot more than the data plate says. Stopping power becomes the real safety issue.


For me, having the wheels match is a 'scratching my head and wondering why anybody cares' kind of thing. Yeah, I know. Spares. So carry a spare for the trailer. Done.

Its more ore being able to use the trailer tires as spares for the truck. If I absolutely needed to get somewhere I could forsake the trailer and come back for contents.

 

[73m819]

Spacers as you want to do, put a higher then normal load on the original studs which lead to failure.

 

[MarcusOReallyus]

Its more ore being able to use the trailer tires as spares for the truck. If I absolutely needed to get somewhere I could forsake the trailer and come back for contents.

Ah! I hadn't thought of that...

 

[patracy]

Spacers as you want to do, put a higher then normal load on the original studs which lead to failure.

Bearings too.

 

[Al Harvey]

Spacers as you want to do, put a higher then normal load on the original studs which lead to failure.

I can testify to that. I've seen it happen first hand on a car I was following that had spacers. Not a good idea.

 

[AVFD8]

Get the 6 lug hubs and keep a 6 to 5 lug adapter with your 5 lug spares. If you go with the 8 lug later you should only have to change the hubs on the axle or get 6 to 8 lug adapters to go with spares.

 

[RjSteed]

Nah, Ill buy one of my buddies Genny Trailers (M101A3 models) and keep it until I'm ready to switch the box over. That will be if I ever get serious about a 2500 series Burban..

Till then, I'll be going with the 3500 lb Axle and the 5 on 5 lugs...