Expert Answers about Trailer Axles
- Identifying the Axle from a Home-Built Trailer
- There are a couple ways to determine what kind of axle you have. If there aren't any part markings on the axle or anywhere else on the trailer frame that list your trailer axle specifications, you need to measure your spindle with a calipers to get a precise measurement. I couldn't find a matching bearing based on the measurements you provided, so make sure you are using the right equipment to take these spindle measurements. You can also measure the axle diameter to get an idea of the...
view full answer... - How Do I Know What The Capacity Of The Axles Are On My Trailer?
- Unless your axles were custom made/modified, the 3" diameter will denote an axle in the capacity range of 5,200 pounds (like the Dexter # 6340624) up to 7,000 pounds (like the Dexter # 8327834). If there was a previous owner of your trailer, they may have upped them to a heavier capacity, but even some manufacturers will equip trailers with heavier duty parts than needed. Especially if it is a newer trailer. Demand has been much higher than supply recently so I have seen a couple trailers...
view full answer... - Dexter Trailer Axle with Electric Brakes Components
- The Dexter Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes - 4" Drop - E-Z Lube - 5 on 4-1/2 - 89" - 3.5K # 8327812-EB has the Dexter brand hub/drum assemblies as well as Dexter brake assemblies. The components are:
# 8327812 Dexter Trailer Axle Beam - Easy Lube - 89" Hub Face - 74" Spring Center - 4" Drop - 3,500 lbs
# 23-26 (K23-026-00) Dexter 10" x 2 1/4" LH Electric Brake Assembly - Drivers Side - 3.5K Axles
# 23-27 (K23-027-00) Dexter 10" x 2 1/4" RH Electric Brake Assembly - Passengers Side - 3.5K...
view full answer... - Will Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension System Work Well On Small Custom Utility Trailer
- With the trailer towing up to 5,000-lbs you can replace both axles on your trailer with 2 sets of the Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension System, part # ASR3500S04, and they will be more than sufficient. The system is designed to make the ride much smoother regardless whether you are hauling a load or not.
The progressive springs get stiffer as more weight is added but are always engaged to reduce rattle and bottoming out. The axle-less system does come with a 4-bolt brake flange installed...
view full answer... - What Parts Make Up the Timbren Axle-Less Suspension With Electric Brakes for 3,500 lb?
- The Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension System w Electric Brake Hubs - Straight Spindle - 3,500 lbs # A35RS545E is a combination of parts. It is the Timbren # ASR3500S05 along with the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 3,500-lb E-Z Lube Axles - 10" Diameter - 5 on 4-1/2 # 84546UC3-EZ and Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit - 10" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 3,500 lbs # 23-26-27.
view full answer... - Are There Any Shock Absorbing Tandem Axle Equalizers Made in USA?
- There are many tandem axle equalizers that have additional shock absorption integrated. I've linked the page to all of the options we have which will be dependent on the axle weight capacity of your trailer. We have products from Dexter and Lippert Components which are both US based companies, but the manufacturing for these products is overseas to US specs.
We also have the Lippert Components Center Point by Trailair Air-Ride Suspension Upgrade - Tandem Axle # LC1565391 which is a air...
view full answer... - Troubleshooting Trailer Tire Wear on the Outside Edge of the Tire
- Typically, when the outside edges of a tire are showing wear its because the tires are under-inflated. The solution is to inflate the tires to the maximum pressure listed on the sidewall.
Now if the outside of tires have what looks like gouges are taken out of the rubber most likely it is broken suspension components or its a bent axle or spindle.
Unlike passenger vehicle tires, you always want to have trailer tires inflated to the maximum tire pressure for the best performance and wear.
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view full answer... - How Do You Determine If An Axle Is Rated For 6,000 or 7,000 lb Capacity?
- It can be very difficult to tell the difference between 6000 and 7000 lb axles because they both typically have a 3 inch diameter. Most of the components for your axle will cover both capacities, so the only way to tell is to look for markings on the axle itself or find a GVWR on your trailer and then divide based on the number of axles.
view full answer... - Is Backing Plate on Single Axle Trailer for 13" to 14" Wheels Tack Welded Into Place
- The Single Axle Trailer Fender w/ Backing Plate # HP97FR has the backing plate tack-welded to it.
If you'd rather add your own backing plate then you'll want to go with the Single Axle Trailer Fender for Enclosed Trailer # HP37FR which is the exact same thing, just without the backing plate.
view full answer... - How To Determine the Make of an Axle on a 2006 Keystone Zeppelin II
- On the frame of your trailer, near the coupler, there should be a plate that has axle information such as brand and capacity. There also should be information on the axle itself somewhere. Between checking those two places you should be able to track down the brand of your axles.
There is a chance the Rubber Lube Plug # DC-RP could work for you. This is designed for dust cap holes that are 1.18 inches in diameter, which is pretty close to the 1.25 you measured on yours. This cap also has...
view full answer... - Where are Timbren Axle-Less Systems Made?
- The Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension System # A20RS545 is made in Canada as are all their other axle-less systems.
view full answer... - Are Tandem Axle Trailer Teardrop Fenders Coated Or Bare Metal
- I'm glad to hear that you are happy with your Tandem Axle Trailer Teardrop Fenders for 14" to 15" Wheels # HP44VR!
They are cold rolled steel that is bare metal so you will need to prime and paint them, or even have them powder coated to make them corrosion resistant.
view full answer... - What Is the Plastic, Single-Axle Trailer Fender w/ Top and Side Steps - 13" to 15" Made Of
- I don't have the detailed material construction for the Plastic, Single-Axle Trailer Fender w/ Top and Side Steps part # PF11X35W unfortunately but I do for the Fulton Single Axle Trailer Fender with Top and Side Steps part # F008573 which is pretty much the same and more cost effective. It is made of polyethylene.
view full answer... - Who Makes The etrailer Trailer Axle e52GR?
- The etrailer 3,500lb Trailer Axle # e52GR you were looking at is made for us by Axletek.
view full answer... - What Material is Dexter Axle Torflex #10 Axle Side-Mount Frame Hardware Kit # DX54FR Made Of
- I spoke to my contact at Dexter Axle, they told me the Dexter Axle Torflex #10 Axle Side-Mount Frame Installation Hardware Kit # DX54FR is made of steel. They also said that there is not an aluminum alternative.
view full answer... - Availability of USA Manufactured Trailer Hub Drum Assemblies
- The AxleTek # AKHD-655-35-EZ-K hub is manufactured overseas in China. For a compatible hub/drum that's manufactured in the USA, take a look at the trailer hub and drum assembly, part # 84656UC3-EZ from Dexter Axle. This hub is compatible with the same L68149 inner and L44649 outer bearing, has the same 6 on 5-1/2 inch bolt pattern and has the same capacity as the AxleTek # AKHD-655-35-EZ-K.
view full answer... - Can etrailer Weld Spring Seats To An Axle?
- All of our axles will come with spring seats already welded in place. We do not have the ability to weld any spring seats here at our shipping facility. We can provide a few loose spring seats # TRSS300. You would have to get the existing spring seats cut off, and have new ones welded on in the desired location.
view full answer... - Are Dexter Axle Leaf Springs Made in the USA
- According to Dexter Axle their leaf springs are made in the US so I've linked our selection of those for you to filter through. If you can let me know the length of leaf spring you're needing to replace I'd be more than happy to see if we have one that fits your application!
For example, the Dexter Axle Double Eye Leaf Spring # 072-017-00 measures 20-1/4" center-eye to center-eye when no tension is placed on it.
view full answer... - Where Are 25-1/4" Long 5-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 6,000-lb Trailer Axles Made
- The 25-1/4" Long 5-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 6,000-lb Trailer Axles # e78SR are made in China, which is pretty standard for most leaf springs on the market today.
view full answer... - Origin of etrailer 5-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 6,000-lb Trailer Axles # e34SR
- The 5-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 6,000-lb Trailer Axles # e34SR is made in China like all the leaf springs we currently carry. I have included an image of the tag on the spring showing its origin.
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