Trailer Axle Confusion

[Strider]

Howdy,
I am going to build an off road camper trailer inspired by the UEV440 & T-Van type. Trying to determine what axles to get.
I will be towing with mainly 2008 FJ Cruiser so I want to use the same track width (63.2") and the same wheels/bolt pattern (6x5.5).
I have had two axle places tell me that pattern isn't made, & the track width either.
???

Got two quotes from others:
One about $76e with 3500 lb axle, Electric brakes, ez lube hubs, 2k lb double eye springs, 63.25 HF & 46"SC. HGR 104 hanger kit, AP122 hardware kit, Shock Mounts, and shocks.

$720 for #10 Torflex Tortion Axle w electric brakes, etc same as above-no springs...

The other quoted me $470 for 64" hub face to hub face, 10" hub, brakes, springs, u bolts, tie plate, upper shock mount, shocks, axle hanger kit.

Any advice on this?

What about tortion axles-any good? Seems like they will fail under overlanding use.

This is a bit frustrating. Any easier way to get the correct axle?

Thanks

 

[Strider]

I just found out about Timbren Axle-Less Suspension. Heavy Duty 3500lb. 4" lift.
$673 for the pair.
Seems like the way to go. No springs etc to worry about.

 

[gwittman]

Have you tried Redneck Trailer Supplies? I got an axle for my race car trailer there. They seem to be able to accommodate pretty much what you need at least they did for me.
I don't think they have a location in Arizona but the have a couple in CA. Fowler, CA should be the closest to AZ.
It looks like I was wrong. Mira Loma, CA is the closest to AZ.

 

[Strider]

I will take a look.
Thank you!

 

[millerfish]

etrailer.com carries Dexter axles. Prices seem ok also.

 

[Strider]

Looked on trailer and redneck.

I think I will go with the Timbrens. They seem to be very well made and good for off road use, and are independent suspension.

 

[bunger]

Southwest Wheel made my axle exactly as I wanted it. The length can be ordered in 1" increments. They have your bolt pattern also.
http://www.southwestwheel.com/store/c-23-trailer-axles.aspx

 

[Strider]

I will look into it.
Thanks!

 

[Javelinadave]

If you are in Phoenix Mr Trailer at Deer Valley Road and I-17 just did my M-416 trailer last week with a 56" wide, 3500 Lb axle W/ 6x5.5 hubs for $275ish installed. Yogi and Larry both know exactly what needs to be done and they do it right.

 

[Strider]

Thank you! I will look into Mr. Trialer.