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Ultra-Tow Torsion Trailer Axle, 2200-Lb. Capacity, With Brackets, 1in. Above Axle Tube, 22° Down Start Angle, 60in. Hubface, 65in.L, 48in. Outside Frame

Item# 48213
Ultra-Tow Torsion Trailer Axle, 2200-Lb. Capacity, With Brackets, 1in. Above Axle Tube, 22° Down Start Angle, 60in. Hubface, 65in.L, 48in. Outside Frame

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Ultra-Tow Torsion Trailer Axle, 2200-Lb. Capacity, With Brackets, 1in. Above Axle Tube, 22° Down Start Angle, 60in. Hubface, 65in.L, 48in. Outside Frame

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  • Rubber-cushioned inside steel tube absorbs road shock and provides torque action that improves road handling, reduces shock transfer and trailer sway
  • Fast Lube spindles allow you to re-grease the bearings without removing the hubs
  • Stainless steel wear sleeves prevent rust from wearing on the rubber oil seal
  • Eliminates springs, shackles and U-bolts
  • Designed to maintain accurate toe and camber

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Product Summary

The Ultra-Tow torsion trailer axle provides an independent suspension for a smoother, quieter ride. Torsion axle comes with stainless steel wear sleeves and Fast Lube quick-change removable spindles, saving you time and money should you ever damage your axle. Axle has a hard shell powder-coat finish to protect your axle for many years. Includes castle nuts, cotter pins and washers. Made in U.S.A.

What's Included

    (1) Torsion trailer axle with brackets (1) Hardware kit (castle nuts, cotter pins, washers)

Features + Benefits

  • Rubber-cushioned inside steel tube absorbs road shock and provides torque action that improves road handling, reduces shock transfer and trailer sway
  • Fast Lube spindles allow you to re-grease the bearings without removing the hubs
  • Stainless steel wear sleeves prevent rust from wearing on the rubber oil seal
  • Eliminates springs, shackles and U-bolts
  • Designed to maintain accurate toe and camber
  • Built-in brake flanges
  • Axle comes cambered
  • Durable powder-coat finish
  • Torsion axle with brackets
  • 1in. above axle tube
  • 2200-lb. capacity
  • 60in. hubface
  • 22° down start angle
  • 65in. overall length
  • 48in. outside frame
  • 1 1/16in. inner bearing
  • 1 1/16in. outer bearing
  • 1.25in. seal

Key Specs

AttributeSpecification

item#

48213

Brand

Ultra-Tow

Manufacturer's Warranty

1 year limited warranty

Ship Weight

51.0 LB

Weight Capacity

2,200 lb

Axle Tube Type

Square

Seal Size ID

1.25 in
AttributeSpecification

Bearing Size ID

1.063 in

Bearing Size OD

1.063 in

Cambered

Yes

Hubs Included

No

Brakes Included

No

Track Length

60 in

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  1. What is the length of the torsion arm? Center of the axle to the center of the spindle

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    1. The torsion arms are each 19 inches long with 10 1/2 inches of hollow tubing centered in the axle. The center of axle to center of spindle measurement is 28 3/8 inches.

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  2. Will the trailing arms clear 215/60-8 tires?

    1 answer

    1. Yes, this axle is suitable to use with 215/60-8 sized tires.

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  3. Are the spindles individually sprung?

    or are they connected to each other through the center of the tube?

    1 answer

    1. This trailer axle's spindles will travel independently of each other.

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  4. Does the square axle tube have rubber cushion all the way through? Or is the center part of the axle hollow?

    1 answer

    1. The axle tube is hollow.

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  5. What hub that has grease fittings fits this?

    1 answer

    1. For a hub with 4 hole on 4" bolt circle, item #572241 would work with this axle. For a 5 hole on 4 1/2" bolt circle item #572251 would work. See below.

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  6. What is the center to center distance of the mounting bolt holes

    Left wheel to right wheel

    1 answer

    1. The center-to-center distance of the mounting holes (from left side to right side) is 46".

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  7. What is the measurement from the center of the square tube to the spindle center?

    1 answer

    1. The distance from the axle center to the spindle center is 30".

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  8. What is the vertical distance from the mounting surface to the center of the spindle?

    1 answer

    1. The vertical distance from the top of the mounting surface (brackets) to the center of the spindle is 3.56" with no load and 1.26" fully loaded.

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  9. Can this axle be mounted upside down for a lower profile trailer?

    1 answer

    1. The axle cannot be mounted upside down.

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  10. Hub assemblies

    What hub assemblies work with this axle?

    1 answer

    1. Please see My Product Recommendations below for two hub options we offer that will work with this axle.

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Warranty

Manufacturer's Warranty

1 year limited warranty