Round trailer axle measures 89" from hub face to hub face and 74" from spring center to spring center. Includes idler hubs - with bearings, races, and seals - for 13" to 17-1/2" wheels.
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There are multiple ways to measure the length of an axle beam, but the hub-face-to-hub-face and spring-center-to-spring-center lengths are the most accurate. Hub face (A) refers to the length of the axle measured from the base of one wheel stud to the base of the wheel stud on the opposite side of the axle (when hubs are mounted on the beam).
The spring center (B) is the approximate width of your trailer. It is measured from the center of the spring seat on one side of the axle to the center of the seat on the other. This axle beam comes with the spring seats welded on.
Another helpful measurement to have is the flange-to-flange (C) length, which is measured from the outside of one brake flange to the outside of the one opposite. This length may be easy to obtain if you are replacing an axle, but it's important to note that this measurement is not the preferred method for determining which axle will best fit your trailer.
If you are replacing your trailer's axle, you should be able to figure out which type you need by determining your trailer's capacity, the bolt pattern of your wheels, the brake type and the aforementioned lengths.
Dexters are made of high-strength steel and come with spindles and spring seats welded on. The spring seats are attached to the underside of the axle so that the leaf springs (sold separately) can mount beneath the axle. The result of this underslung design is a trailer that rides a bit lower for quick and easy loading and unloading.
Each axle is manufactured to create a certain camber angle. This ensures that the angle of the wheels is correct for your towing needs. Because the primary concern when towing is maintaining controlled, in-line movement, each axle is made so that your trailer's tires will run along the pavement evenly, with contact across the width of the tread. The result is excellent straight-line acceleration for steady, in-line tracking. You might notice the bend near the center of the axle; this is what ensures the proper camber angle. Having the center ride a bit higher and the sides of the axle bent lower allows the axle to give just enough to compensate for the load.
The first number in the bolt pattern is the number of bolt holes. The second number denotes the diameter, in inches, of the circle on which the bolt holes sit.
On wheels with an even number of bolt holes, measure from the center of one bolt hole to the center of the hole directly across from it. (Example: 8 on 6-1/2 means 8 bolt holes with 6-1/2" from the center of one hole to the center of another on the opposite side.)
To determine the bolt-circle diameter on wheels with an odd number of bolt holes, measure from the center of any bolt hole to the point halfway between the two bolt holes directly across from the first. (Example: 5 on 4-1/2 means 5 bolt holes with 4-1/2" measured to a point halfway between the opposite bolt holes.)
Measuring the distance (D) from the center of one bolt hole on the wheel to the center of a bolt hole right next to it can also help to determine the bolt pattern.
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (358 Customer Reviews)
Round trailer axle measures 89" from hub face to hub face and 74" from spring center to spring center. Includes idler hubs - with bearings, races, and seals - for 13" to 17-1/2" wheels.
One year later, still works like the day I bought it. Heavy duty axle which has boosted my trailer capacity big time. Smooth and easy maintenance.
The procduct I have bought fell right into place and they protected the parts great and I'll recommend to anyone who needs trailer parts.
Prompt delivery. Shipment was well protected from in transit damage.The axle fit my trailer perfectly and the u-bolts I ordered with the axle fit as they were supposed to. My wheels were old with a slightly larger bolt circle than the new hubs. Before I abrasive saw cut the old u-bolts, I tried the new hubs with the old wheels and they did not match up. I had to get new tire and wheels with the 4.5 bolt circle mounting holes. Not a big deal as I needed to replace the ties anyway. But testing the old wheels with the new hubs before cutting the the old u-bolts meant I didn't have downtime on the trailer while waiting for the new wheels and tires. The whole changeover, removing the old axle, installing the new axle, and mounting the tires took me about 3 hours at a leisurely pace.
Arrived in good condition and what I ne eded.
Great axle. Very pleased with it. I was shipped the wrong axle butt etrailer sent the correct one and I was able to ship the wrong one back later. Got me on the road a little quicker.
Other than that mishap,Ian pleased with the axle and would consider buying from etrailer in the future.
Direct replacement axle for an older Big Tex landscape trailer I own. Make sure you understand what measurements you need to take from your old axle before ordering. Installed easily, all required parts where in the box (including grease and lug nuts). Also purchased the U-bolt kit.
Installed the dexter 3500 axle and new springs on my 17ft boat trailer and immediately drove the trailer for over 700 miles in one day and the trailer was as smooth as could be. Great axle even came with a tub of marine grease.
E trailer has excellent products and great customer service. I really think the videos on each product is very very helpful. I’ve had dealings with other trailer parts vendors and etrailer is the best of all to deal with. Hats off to this well organized company. They will stay on my trailer need list.
Excellent durable product. Came quickly and included everything I needed to install.
THE 3500-LB TRAILER AXLES WAS DEL ON TIME AND IN GOOD SHAPE. THE INFO FROM ETRAILER ON SHIPPING DATES AND FOLLOW UP WAS OVER AND ABOVE EXPECTED .THANK FOR THE GREAT PRODUCT AND FINE SERVICE .
Bolted right into the springs that my bent axle came out of. I was surprised it came with grease as well! Hopefully it lasts 30 years like the one I took off
All of the delivered parts were exactly as you said they would be. The videos are extremely helpful for us guys who don't do this stuff every day. I am impressed with your whole company. If I need more parts for my trailer, I know where I will go. Thanks!
etrailer had the parts in stock, at a good price and with free shipping that was also quick! A great e-retailer to do business with!
Product has preformed as stated it would. We use the trailer that this axle went on every day and have no problems.
GREAT PARTS, FAST SHIPPING, AND THE COST WAS AWSOME. THANKS etrailer.com
All products were as ordered. Plan on building custom trailer for custom smoker. Taylor M represents your company very well. Will continue to use your store when needed and will definitely recommend to others.
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What I got was the best product on the market, along with free shipping, at 20% less cost that any of the competition. All this delivered to my door very fast (3 days only). Why anyone would shop elsewhere is beyond me.
easy to do
Has been a great buy. Thank for the quality axle.
Great product, fast shipping will buy again. Thanks
SERVICE WAS GREAT
Good hubs
Everything fit like a glove!! Thanks.
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