How to Pick Out Replacement Axles for Trailer

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I need a axle and bearings for a 2003 5x10 haulmark closed trailer do you have it and how much thanks.

asked by: Jeff

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You are going to need to measure your current axles in a few places to get the correct one as we don't have access to what your numbers reference.

You will need to measure from hub face to hub face and then from the spring seat centers. You will also need to know what bolt pattern you have on your current hubs. I attached a help article on how to determine this as well. You might have 58 inches between the center of the spring seats based on what you listed like the part # 20545I-EZ-72-10.

I also attached a link to a page with all of the axles we carry. You'll also need to know the capacity your trailer needs. With that info we can see what axle would work best.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The 60 inch width of the trailer doesn't designate the frame/leaf spring width center on center. If the frame is 58 inches on center then you can use the Dexter Trailer Axle with Idler Hubs - 4 on 4 Bolt Pattern - 72" Long - 2,000 lbs…

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Answer 2

Using an axle with a slightly larger hub-face dimension will still work great for your application as the tires will only be sticking out 1" further on either side - so the Dexter Trailer Axle w/ Idler Hubs #20545I-EZ-72-15 is what you're…

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Answer 3

The Dexter Trailer Idler Axle w/ Hubs part #20545I-EZ-72-10 does not come with leaf springs but we do have the correct ones for you as well as the leaf spring hangers, shackle straps, u-bolts, and everything else you need to convert to a single axle.…

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If all of your trailer tires are the same size, construction, and Load Range you would be just fine. I would may recommend having matching tire brands on each axle since you have 2 and 2 of each kind. I attached a help article on trailer tires for…

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Answer 5

We have a few bearing kits that could potentially work for your utility trailer, but we first need to determine what you have on your trailer so that we can pick out the correct parts. What you would need to do is remove a current hub and get the…

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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.

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Answer 7

You can use leaf springs that are rated higher than the axle without any issues as long as they measure the correct measurement for your trailer. For example the 6-leaf double eye spring for 7,000 lb axles part #e64SR measures 24-7/8" eye to…

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Answer 8

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 are…

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Answer 9

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…

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Answer 10

For a single axle trailer, you want the shackle strap to be able to move so that you have the spring deflection needed for your suspension. Angled like the photo or even almost vertical is fine you just don't want the shackle strap to bind and…

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Answer 11

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 like…

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Answer 12

Well shackle length is mainly based on the height difference between the front and rear hangers. The rear hanger normally doesn't hang as low as the front so that the shackle can offset the difference and add the ability to move. What is the…

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