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What is the 60/40 trailer rule?

What is the 60/40 trailer rule?

This article answers the popular question: What is the trailer 60/40 rule? The 60/40 rule means that you should put 60% of the trailer’s total weight in front of the trailer axles and 40% of the load weight behind the axles.  Why is it important to follow the 60/40...

How-To Guide: Read an Axle Label

This article answers the popular question: How do you read an axle label? Where are axle labels located? The location of the axle label can vary by manufacturer, but commonly axle labels can be found on the side of the axle facing your rear bumper. What information is...

Trailer Towing Safety

Trailer Towing Safety

This article answers the popular question: What are some trailer towing safety tips? Before towing a trailer for the first time, there are many important factors to consider. Being aware of your vehicle and trailer’s mechanical condition. Inspect your trailer’s tires,...

Customer Spotlight: MB Electrical

Customer Spotlight: MB Electrical

Our customer spotlight series will highlight new BlueSwift Axle customers and their experience working with the team at BlueSwift Axles. MB Electrical is a 5-team electrical shop located in the Des Moines metro. The owner of MB Electrical, Mark, purchased a used...

Who is BlueSwift Axles?

Who is BlueSwift Axles?

This article answers the popular question: Who is BlueSwift Axles? BlueSwift Axles is your local Des Moines trailer axle expert. Wes with BlueSwift Axles was fed up and frustrated with slow and inconvenient axle order, manufacturing, and shipping. So, BlueSwift Axles...

Radial vs. Bias Ply Tires

Radial vs. Bias Ply Tires

The following guide answers the question: What are radial vs. bias ply tires? Whether you pull a utility trailer, livestock, car hauler, or enclosed trailer, having the right tires for your trailer is so important. When choosing trailer tires, the size, type of...

Trailer Brakes – Which option is right for you?

Trailer Brakes – Which option is right for you?

The following guide answers the question: Which trailer brake option is right for you? There are many different types of trailer brakes on the market today. Before deciding what type of brake is the right choice for your trailer, read this article. Not all trailers...

Torsion Axles: Everything You Need to Know

Torsion Axles: Everything You Need to Know

This article answers the popular question: What are torsion axles? A torsion trailer axle uses thick, rubber cords concealed in the axle’s tubing that provides cushion to give the trailer a smoother ride. The rubber cords compress as the wheels move, offering an even...

Livestock, Utility, and Enclosed Trailer Features

Livestock, Utility, and Enclosed Trailer Features

This article answers the popular question: What are trailer features of livestock, utility, and enclosed trailers? Livestock and Horse Trailers Livestock trailers allow you to transport livestock across short or long distances. There are various types of livestock...

Why You Should Partner with BlueSwift Axles

Why You Should Partner with BlueSwift Axles

This article answers the popular question: Why should YOU partner with BlueSwift Axles for axle replacements?  We know that many auto body shops, trailer repair shops, and maintenance shops deal with trailer axle replacements daily. Trailer axles are often unique with...

Axle Replacement in the Off Season

Axle Replacement in the Off Season

This article answers the popular question: Should axle replacement be done in the off season? Winter in the Midwest is considered the “off-season” for many construction companies and contractors. As the ground freezes, it becomes increasingly more difficult for work...

Towing Tips for Driving on Icy Roads

Towing Tips for Driving on Icy Roads

This guide answers the popular question: What are the tips for driving on icy roads? Winter in the Midwest can be brutal and getting stuck out in a bad storm can be scary if you meet icy roadways. Ice on roadways is unexpected and black ice is impossible to spot...