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Assuming your tires are in good shape without any bulges the easiest way to determine if you have a bent spindle is to take a straight edge that is longer than the tire and lay it across the tire parallel with your trailer frame and then measure…
view full answer...Hello 89 5, We do have a 3,500 lb axle with 89 inch hub face to hub face and 74 inch spring center to spring center that will work with a hub that has a 5 on…
view full answer...In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.
view full answer...To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that…
view full answer...The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13…
view full answer...To replace a spindle, the old one would need to be cut off, and the new one welded into place. This is NOT a job for the do-it-yourselfer. The new spindle must be absolutely square with the axle in order to prevent premature tire wear and wheel…
view full answer...Each of the 86-1/2 inch axles we offer, such as the 5,200 lb Dexter Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes #8327816-EB and 6,000 lb part #8327826-EB have 71-1/2 inch spring centers. So what you would have to do is get new spring seats welded on at the…
view full answer...As long as the weight capacity is inline with your trailer/axle rating and the measurements match your current springs, the number of leaves in a spring pack does not matter. The difference between a 3 and 4 leaf spring pack within the same weight…
view full answer...That does make sense. We don't have an exact replacement for your application but if you check out the Dexter Trailer Axle Beam…
view full answer...Thank you for providing the specs for the suspension components that you already have. Correct hanger spacing really depends on the components being used such as springs, hangers and equalizers. Most of the hanger spacing dimensions that we have…
view full answer...I am sorry I don't have any tires that are going to fit your rim. I do have a couple of comparable size tires that come in a…
view full answer...If you remove the hub and wipe away the grease on the spindle you can check to see if it is damaged. Look for an scarring, gouges, discoloration, or scoring on the spindle. If the spindle is damaged then the bearings…
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