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BlueJeep · 04-14-2011, 10:12 PM

I have a 12K lb 20' flat bed with a tilt deck. I specifically ordered this one with torsion axles knowing I would be pulling it with a 1/2 ton Suburban....and I LOVE it. It pulls so much smoother empty than any leaf sprung trailer I've ever pulled. I think leafs vs. torsion is a personal preference. The torsion axles don't have much wheel travel, but I'm fine with that.

I think the salesman is pulling your leg, but decide what your needs are and then choose which one better suits those needs.

04-14-2011, 10:12 PM	#5
BlueJeep Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waukee, Iowa Posts: 1,608	Re: Buying a trailer-Leaf or Torsion Bar? I have a 12K lb 20' flat bed with a tilt deck. I specifically ordered this one with torsion axles knowing I would be pulling it with a 1/2 ton Suburban....and I LOVE it. It pulls so much smoother empty than any leaf sprung trailer I've ever pulled. I think leafs vs. torsion is a personal preference. The torsion axles don't have much wheel travel, but I'm fine with that. I think the salesman is pulling your leg, but decide what your needs are and then choose which one better suits those needs. __________________ build threads: 86 Suburban 88 Jeep 6.0 swap 49 Chevy truck 54 Chevy wagon 86 Suburban lowered 4/6 54 Chevy wagon 49 Chevy/s10 mix 88 Jeep Wrangler rockcrawler Last edited by BlueJeep; 04-14-2011 at 10:13 PM.