I had originally wanted the Torflex axles, but the place where I got the trailer kit only had one in stock and it would take 2 weeks to get another one, and we are leaving for Pismo. So I went with conventional axles and leaf springs. Torflex axles are welded directly to the frame with a mini swingarm out to the hub. There is a rubber torsion spring inside the axle tube which suspends the mini swing arm. Advantage is lowered unsprung weight, which means a better ride with an empty trailer for one, and that is my only criticism of my new trailer, way too bouncy when empty.
These guys are pretty nice that I'm dealing with, and they will swap me out for the torflex axles. The brackets will be lost, and so will my meticulous alignment job, but, what the hey. We'll go to Pismo with the trailer as is, then swap axles when we get back. I've all but decided to do this, Anybody have any experience with the Tor-flex axles or any reason why I shouldn't do this?[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img]

 

I have Torflex on my Featherlite snowmobile trailer.The trailer tows better,doesnt sway,doesnt jerk on bumps.There is no reason not to change it. I have had straight axle trailers also,no comparison!

 

I have a FlexirideŽ Rubber Torsion Axle on my trailer and I am really impressed at how smoothly it tow when unloaded.

 

Thanks Guys, It's a bit of a big job swapping these axles on just a feeling. I will order them first thing Monday and swap them after Pismo.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-cool.gif[/img]

 

How could you, of all people, forget that the torflex axles are independent of each other! Gotta have that to match that new Griz!