Is There 2,000 lb, 72 Inch Axle With Spring Seats on Top

Question:

Hello, I am looking to replace an axle which measures 72 with 58, really 58.5, spring centers. I need something that I can use with the spring mounts on top. I only seem to be finding ones marked as underslung with the spring mounts on the bottom. Hope I am missing something? Thank you

asked by: Steve B

Expert Reply:

Nope, you aren't missing anything. There are not any 2k, 72 inch axles with the spring seats on top, just with standard spring seats, like the Trailer Idler Axle Beam # e78GR.

What you can do is have new spring seats welded on, which admittedly isn't as easy as just finding an axle with pre-existing spring seats, but it's really the only option. For this use Spring Seat for Typical 2,000-lb, Round Trailer Axles with 1-3/4" Diameter # TRSS175.

expert reply by: Kyle S