What kind of trailers does Road King build?

Road King Trailers builds a wide range of quality trailers. We offer powerboat, pontoon, skiff, jon boat, sailboat, cat powerboat, watercraft and specialty welded bunk trailers in both aluminum and galvanized finishes.

What kind of axle does a leaf spring trailer use?

A leaf spring trailer suspension is inexpensive and easy to maintain. The two main types of light trailer suspension are leaf spring and torsion axle. A torsion axle uses a two-piece square axle with rubber cords inside. This allows the axle to twist inside of itself acting as a spring.

When to replace leaf springs on boat trailer?

If the wear has moved through a bushing and had damaged a spring, the entire spring should be replaced. All trailer leaf springs are made of steel and they will eventually rust. This can be an issue with trailers used during winter months in states that use salt on the roads or especially on boat trailers used in salt water.

How does a torsion axle work on a trailer?

A torsion axle uses a two-piece square axle with rubber cords inside. This allows the axle to twist inside of itself acting as a spring. A torsion axle is simple, but it is non-serviceable, meaning that when it fatigues the entire assembly must be replaced. A leaf spring suspension has the benefit of individualized components.

Road King Trailers builds a wide range of quality trailers. We offer powerboat, pontoon, skiff, jon boat, sailboat, cat powerboat, watercraft and specialty welded bunk trailers in both aluminum and galvanized finishes.

A leaf spring trailer suspension is inexpensive and easy to maintain. The two main types of light trailer suspension are leaf spring and torsion axle. A torsion axle uses a two-piece square axle with rubber cords inside. This allows the axle to twist inside of itself acting as a spring.

If the wear has moved through a bushing and had damaged a spring, the entire spring should be replaced. All trailer leaf springs are made of steel and they will eventually rust. This can be an issue with trailers used during winter months in states that use salt on the roads or especially on boat trailers used in salt water.

A torsion axle uses a two-piece square axle with rubber cords inside. This allows the axle to twist inside of itself acting as a spring. A torsion axle is simple, but it is non-serviceable, meaning that when it fatigues the entire assembly must be replaced. A leaf spring suspension has the benefit of individualized components.