Spring Seat Location Change on 3,500 lb Dexter Axle To Fit Trailer Spring Locations
Question:
Can the spring perches be move closer together to fit a trailer.
asked by: Ray W
Expert Reply:
The Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes - EZ-Lube - 5 on 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 89" - 3,500 lbs # e43SR can have the spring locations changed. You can simply have the Spring Seat for Typical 3,500-lb, Round Trailer Axles with 2-3/8" Diameter # TRSS238 welded in the desired locations versus the 74 inches center on center they come with. What you cannot change is the hub face to hub face length. There is a maximum from the hub face to the spring seat, so at most you can on a straight axle move your spring seats to 71 inches on center. Anything more can change the capacity of the axle according to the manufacturer.
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Spring Seat for Typical 3,500-lb, Round Trailer Axles with 2-3/8" Diameter
- Trailer Suspension Parts
- Spring Seats
- Boat Trailer
- Camper
- Car Hauler
- Snowmobile Trailer
- Utility Trailer
- Round Axle - 2-3/8 Inch
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Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes - Easy Grease - 5 on 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 89" Long - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Axles
- Leaf Spring Suspension
- Easy Lube Spindles
- Electric Brakes
- 3500 lbs
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- 74 Inch Long
- 89 Inch Long
- No Drop or Lift
- etrailer
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