Picked up a 1996 Logan Comp 3H GN for 3K,

Quick question about torsion axles, when sitting at rest empty, is that the angle the swing arm should be?

The axles are welded on (UGH), and of course the ONLY rust is on the tube frame at the axle (another thread)

So how do you check torsion axles for proper operation??

Is 45 deg up the proper unloaded position?

Anything I need to kown about cutting them off and rewelding them on??

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Thanks,

Nick

One way to find out is to contact the manufacturer with the VIN. They might still have a build sheet. I think Logan is still around. Another way, is to take the tire & hub off, and measure. Place a level at the center of the axle, move it to to level, than measure the difference between the spindle and the level. Could be up or down depending how it was set up. Also, you might need the length of the arm between the axle and the spindle. Dexter can help you with getting the right one. I bet they have a way to tell also.

It really doesn't matter to much if you change it a little. Risks are raising/lower the load height or interferrance with the tire vs. the fender.

As far as cutting those old ones off, good luck! I would change them to a bolt on if you could.

Good luck!

I am doing some minor repairs to the trailer, but wanted to check out the axles before putting the floor back in, as they are weld in, and the floor would have to come back out to cut them out.

Really not looking to replace the axles, just wanted to check them before wrapping this up. If I ever did replace the axles, I would fab a bracket and bolt in.

Logan Coach is still around, but useless. I called them to get some info on the trailer and finnally hung up. I will be in the market for a new "final" trailer in 5-8 years, and I would never buy from them.

I've found Logan to be very helpful the couple of times that I have called. The spare parts that I've ordered have  been shipped right promptly. Maybe you just caught them on a bad day. Or you maybe it's a question for Dexter instead of Logan.

Good Luck with your project.