Wall Thickness of Dexter 3,500 lb Axles

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What is the wall thickness of the Dexter 3500 LB axle?

asked by: Dennis

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The wall thickness of Dexter 3,500 lb axles like the part # T3584F-EZ-8974 is .16 of an inch.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

A trailer that is over 80 inches wide is required by DOT regulations to have rear clearance lights. An over 80 inch taillight kit, like part #TL16RK, will have the side clearance light built into it. An under 80 inch taillight does not have the…

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Answer 2

The etrailer Weld-On A-Frame 2-5/16-Inch Coupler, part #CA5400, does not have any adjustment screw to enable you to take up the slack in the fit with your hitch ball. This coupler is produced by a stamping process and this type of manufacturing…

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Answer 3

There is no specific torque rating for the castle nut that holds your hub in place. We recommend tightening the castle nut down until it stops, and then backing it off to the next notch wheel the tang washer will fit into the castle nut. Over…

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Answer 4

Longer springs really aren't going to smooth your ride quality out a noticeable amount. Trailer suspension is typically pretty bouncy or rough due to the fact that there is no shock on the springs to dampen or slow the movement of the suspension.…

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Answer 5

Actually the 1/2" Diameter Greasable Hinge Pin #HP12412G is not zinc coated or galvanized. It was designed to be welded so there wouldn't be an issue if you did so. It's not the prettiest weld, but I did attach a picture of this welded…

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Answer 6

When you replace the axles on a trailer you will look at the (A) hub-face-to-hub-face and the (B) spring-center-to-spring-center measurements and choose an axle that has the same measurements that your current axle does. Since you are wanting to add…

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Answer 7

It sounds like you have a 3,500 lb axle and it would be classified as a 2-3/8 inch axle. Most axles use a hollow tube but I wouldn't recommend you use a plug inside but rather cut the ends and replace the spindles. This is a job for a…

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Answer 8

The valve stem opening for the Aluminum Liger Trailer Wheel - 16" x 6" Rim - 6 on 5-1/2 - Silver #LH97FR is 0.453" which is standard for wheels with a 16" diameter and smaller. To replace your valve stems you'll want to go…

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Answer 9

The Aluminum Liger Trailer Wheel - 16" x 6" Rim - 6 on 5-1/2 - Black #LH97FR you have installed on your trailer should not have a PSI rating as this is typically limited by the valve stem, not the wheel. As long as you are using a quality…

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Answer 10

The TruRyde Spindle #TRU94FR that you referenced has a 1-1/4-inch diameter stub. This spindle will fit an axle beam (pipe) with a 1-1/4-inch inner diameter. While you can certainly fabricate your own axle to go on your homemade trailer, assuming you…

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Answer 11

Axles that are 3,500 lbs are all 2-3/8 inches in diameter, and that is the diameter of the 3,500 lb Dexter Trailer Axle with Idler Hubs - 5 on 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 89" Long - 3,500 lbs #35545I-ST-89.

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Answer 12

There are usually only a few small difference between a 5,200 lb and a 7,000 lb trailer axle but not every two are the same even with the same capacity as different manufacturers make them to different specs. The actual axle thickness can play a role…

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Wall Thickness of Dexter 3,500 lb Axles

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