Can 3500lb Axle W/ 89" Hub Face and 74" Spring Center Be Replaced W/ 5200lb Axle W/ Same Dimensions?
Question:
I currently have a SA trailer with Dexter 3712916 Axle 89/74 3500#. Can I replace my beam with this one, directly, for a beefier axle? Will my hubs/brakes, etc that are on my 3500# work with this 5200#?
asked by: Robert P
Expert Reply:
Since the Dexter 3500lb axle on your single axle trailer has a hub face measurement of 89" and a spring center measurement of 74" the Dexter Trailer Axle Beam with E-Z Lube Spindles - 89" Long - 5,200 lbs will work as a direct replacement.
You will not be able to reuse our hubs/brakes or U-bolts as this axle uses different bearings than your current axle, and is 3" in diameter where your current axle is 2-3/8" in diameter.
For hub and drum assemblies you will need # 8-201-5UC3-EZ which uses inner bearing # 25580 and outer bearing # LM67048, and for braking assemblies you will need # AKEBRK-7-D. Hubs for 5200lb axles use the 6 on 5-1/2" bolt pattern where your current axle uses the 5 on 4-1/2" bolt pattern so you will also need to replace your wheels. If you can let me know what size your current wheels/tires are I would be happy to recommend replacements.
For a new U-bolt kit you will need the # APUBR-8.
Lastly keep in mind that replacing your axle with one that has a higher rating will not increase the capacity of your trailer as you are still limited by the lowest rated component which is now the frame.
I included videos of the products mentioned for you to take a look at.
Products Referenced in This Question
Replacement Trailer Hub Bearing - 25580
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Bearings
- Standard Bearings
- 1.750 Inch I.D.
- Bearing 25580
- Race 25520
- 10000 lbs Axle
- 6000 lbs Axle
- 7000 lbs Axle
- 8000 lbs Axle
- 9000 lbs Axle
- etrailer
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Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 5,200-lb E-Z Lube Axles - 12" - 6 on 5-1/2
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- EZ Lube
- 25580
- LM67048
- For 5200 lbs Axles
- 6 on 5-1/2 Inch
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- 16 Inch Wheel
- 16-1/2 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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etrailer Rust-Resistant Electric Trailer Brakes - Dacromet - 12" - Left/Right Hand - 5.2K to 7K
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Manual Adjust
- 12 x 2 Inch Drum
- 5200 lbs Axle
- 6000 lbs Axle
- 7000 lbs Axle
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- 16 Inch Wheel
- etrailer
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U-Bolt Kit for Mounting 5,200-lb to 7,000-lb, Round Trailer Axles - 7" Long U-Bolts
- Trailer Suspension Parts
- U-Bolt Kits
- Camper
- Car Hauler
- Utility Trailer
- 5200 lbs - 7000 lbs
- Round Axle - 3 Inch
- 1/2 Inch Diameter
- 7 Inch Long
- Dexter
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Replacement Trailer Hub Bearing - LM67048
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Bearings
- Standard Bearings
- 1.250 Inch I.D.
- Bearing LM67048
- Race LM67010
- 5000 lbs Axle
- 6000 lbs Axle
- etrailer
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Dexter Trailer Axle Beam with E-Z Lube Spindles - 89" Long - 5,200 lbs
- Trailer Axles
- Leaf Spring Suspension
- Easy Lube Spindles
- No Hubs
- 5200 lbs
- Spindles Only
- 74 Inch Long
- 89 Inch Long
- No Drop or Lift
- Dexter
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