Can Round Trailer Axle be Replaced with Square Trailer Axle
Question:
Can a boat square axle 3500 rating be used on a travel trailer round camber axle same 3500 lb rating.Seems like they could be interchanged.After all boats are sometimes heavier and get loaded too. Difference???
asked by: Joseph R
Expert Reply:
Yes, you can replace a trailer's round axle with a square axle as long as the weight capacity is appropriate. You will need a new U-bolt kit to connect the axle:
1-1/2 inch square axles # CE23102
1-3/4 inch square axles # 175130 for the U-Bolts and # 116308 for the plate
2 inch square axles # CE23103
Products Referenced in This Question
U-Bolt Plate for 1-3/4" Square Trailer Axles with 1-3/4" Wide Springs
- Trailer Leaf Spring Suspension
- U-Bolt Plates
- Camper
- Car Hauler
- Utility Trailer
- 2000 lbs
- Square Axle - 1-3/4 Inch
- 9/16 Inch Diameter
- Redline
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Replacement U-Bolt with Nuts for 1-3/4" Wide, Square Trailer Axles - 9/16" Diameter
- Trailer Leaf Spring Suspension
- U-Bolts
- Camper
- Car Hauler
- Utility Trailer
- 2000 lbs
- Square Axle - 1-3/4 Inch
- 9/16 Inch Diameter
- 5 Inch Long
- Redline
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CE Smith U-Bolt Kit for Mounting 2" Square Trailer Axles - 4-1/2" Long U-Bolts - Zinc
- Trailer Leaf Spring Suspension
- U-Bolt Kits
- Boat Trailer
- Snowmobile Trailer
- 3500 lbs
- Square Axle - 2 Inch
- 1/2 Inch Diameter
- 4-1/2 Inch Long
- CE Smith
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
CE Smith U-Bolt Kit for Mounting 1-1/2" Square Trailer Axles - 3-3/8" Long U-Bolts - Zinc
- Trailer Leaf Spring Suspension
- U-Bolt Kits
- Boat Trailer
- Snowmobile Trailer
- 2000 lbs
- Square Axle - 1-1/2 Inch
- 3/8 Inch Diameter
- 3-3/8 Inch Long
- CE Smith
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