1400lb UCF Flexiride torsion axles for sale - SOLD
Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2018 2:18 pmHi guys,
I realize this is my first post here but I have been a longtime lurker, I learned about this forum from expeditionportal.com where I am a regular.
I bought these half-axles for a off-road camper project that I am giving up on (for now). Family is expanding and I have no bandwidth to deal with a project of this magnitude.
I ordered these direct in May 2017 from Universal Group (the mfr) in New Jersey. Paid $317 including shipping. They are the 1400lb capacity ones with EZ lube hubs. Part numbers are as follows:
Photo: https://imgur.com/a/gX3mP8g
FF-140 B-2A : 1400lb axle with 5x4.5 hubs and 6.5" flange
FS30-6 - Mounting plates for 1400lb axle.
Brake flange for drums are included in the spindle as well.
Before I ordered I had a lengthy conversation with one of their application engineers. He seemed like an experienced guy and made a lot of sense. He told me that torsion axles perform best when loaded to 80% -100% of their rated capacity in terms of their ability to soak up bumps and provide a smooth ride. I wanted to go with 2000lb axles despite my estimate for weight being 1100lbs, just in keeping with conventional wisdom for an off-road trailer, but he advised me not to. Being concerned with hub/bearing strength of the 1400lb ones, he said the spindles are exactly the same between the two. and that the 1400s just have a bit less rubber in them to make them ride softer. He also sent me CAD for these which I can pass on to the buyer if interested.
I would like $200+shipping. All the parts weigh 52lbs together so it might make sense to split into two USPS large flat rate boxes ($19 each so $38 total). I priced out the box it came in and UPS website said $107 for ground shipping, however I will get a more accurate quote if you send your address/zip code. Local pickup in the Metro Detroit area is ok too.
I realize this is my first post here but I have been a longtime lurker, I learned about this forum from expeditionportal.com where I am a regular.
I bought these half-axles for a off-road camper project that I am giving up on (for now). Family is expanding and I have no bandwidth to deal with a project of this magnitude.
I ordered these direct in May 2017 from Universal Group (the mfr) in New Jersey. Paid $317 including shipping. They are the 1400lb capacity ones with EZ lube hubs. Part numbers are as follows:
Photo: https://imgur.com/a/gX3mP8g
FF-140 B-2A : 1400lb axle with 5x4.5 hubs and 6.5" flange
FS30-6 - Mounting plates for 1400lb axle.
Brake flange for drums are included in the spindle as well.
Before I ordered I had a lengthy conversation with one of their application engineers. He seemed like an experienced guy and made a lot of sense. He told me that torsion axles perform best when loaded to 80% -100% of their rated capacity in terms of their ability to soak up bumps and provide a smooth ride. I wanted to go with 2000lb axles despite my estimate for weight being 1100lbs, just in keeping with conventional wisdom for an off-road trailer, but he advised me not to. Being concerned with hub/bearing strength of the 1400lb ones, he said the spindles are exactly the same between the two. and that the 1400s just have a bit less rubber in them to make them ride softer. He also sent me CAD for these which I can pass on to the buyer if interested.
I would like $200+shipping. All the parts weigh 52lbs together so it might make sense to split into two USPS large flat rate boxes ($19 each so $38 total). I priced out the box it came in and UPS website said $107 for ground shipping, however I will get a more accurate quote if you send your address/zip code. Local pickup in the Metro Detroit area is ok too.