Replacement torsion axles

[COguy15]

I think my torsion axles on a 2000 Prestige 25' tandem trailer are shot. The tires are just about riding on the fenders, and there is no more drop on the arms with the tires off. Can anybody recommend a good place to buy replacements from? Or should I check around locally? The axles are Reliable Tool 3700lbs. Haven't found too many options online.
Thanks!

 

[Scott Danforth]

have you called prestige?

usutally just the rubber inserts need to be replaced. however not all manufacturers sell just the rubber inserts.

 

[tpenfield]

Trailer parts are generic for the most part. I just checked iBoats and they do not seem to list the torsion axles. So you could try "champion trailers" or "eastern marine". They do a good online business. There are a bunch or sites that will come up if you google, but those are the ones that are more familiar.

 

[Snowfish]

...usually just the rubber inserts need to be replaced...

Didn't know these were replaceable.

 

[COguy15]

Scott,
It looks like Prestige went out of business awhile ago unfortunately. I don't believe the rubber is replaceable as it's built inside the axle tube.

tpenfield,
I will give them a call, I have been looking online but the majority of axles I've found are 3500lbs.

Thanks!

 

[MRS]

If I remember right pacific trailers sell a 3,750# torsion axle. I have been thinking of going to this axle myself.

 

[keith2k455]

You have the same brand and year trailer as I do. The company that made the axles is reliable tool and machine. They're still in business and styling parts.

http://www.reliablepmw.com/body.cfm?...uc&lvl2=rvmari

 

[H20Rat]

Didn't know these were replaceable.

yeah i've never seen a torsion axle that had replaceable rubber pieces, at least not in the 2000-3500# range. Maybe the big axles have replaceable parts, the little ones are all press fit and locked together.

**edit - did some searching, yeah I'm seeing some 5000# and 7000# axles that have a 2 piece design that lets you replace the rubber pieces, couldn't find anyone with a lighter duty axle that does though **

 

[COguy15]

Thanks for all the suggestions everyone, I will keep calling around and see what I can come up with. I'll report back with what I finally decide on. Unsurprisingly, boat trailer parts and sales aren't too plentiful here in Colorado!