How to Use Dexter Axles and Nev-R-Adjust Brakes
Question:
Thanks much as I measured with my grandson who is six and I was able to get and accurate measurement of 65 1/2 inches between spring mounts welded on axle center to center. However the measurement was around 85- 85 1/2 inches on the hubs with my 6 yr old holding on other side. Sooo.... close but not positive. Does that help some?
asked by: Doyle
Expert Reply:
If you are looking for a new axle, too, the axle capacity you need would be based off of both the axle capacity you have now and the gross trailer weight (GTW) of the trailer. The axle kits do not include leaf springs. They would need to be purchased separately if you wanted to replace them. In order to recommend the correct axle for you, I would need to know the distance from the center of each spring seat and the distance between the hub faces (see photo). For example, the Dexter Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes part # 35545E-ST-89 has a 74" spring center and 89" hub face measurement. It has electric brakes and a 3,500 lb capacity. Some Dexstar axles sizes come with the EZ-Lube feature but not in this size.
You would not need to install a new axle to use the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Kit part # 23-468-469. These brakes will bolt onto the axle you have now and work with your existing hub/drums.
Products Referenced in This Question
Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brakes - 10" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 3.5K
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Self Adjust
- 10 x 2-1/4 Inch Drum
- 3500 lbs Axle
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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Dexter Trailer Hub & Drum Assembly for 3,500-lb Axles - 10" Diameter - 5 on 4-1/2 - Pre-Greased
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- Pre-Greased
- Standard
- L68149
- L44649
- For 3500 lbs Axles
- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- 13 Inch Wheel
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes - Self-Adjusting - 10" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 3.5K
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Self Adjust
- 10 x 2-1/4 Inch Drum
- 3500 lbs Axle
- etrailer
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Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 3.5K Axles - 10" - 5 on 4-1/2 - Pre-Greased
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- Easy Grease
- EZ Lube
- Pre-Greased
- L68149
- L44649
- For 3500 lbs Axles
- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- 13 Inch Wheel
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- etrailer
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Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension - Standard Duty - 4" Lift - 4 Bolt Flange - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Axles
- Rubber Spring Suspension
- Easy Lube Spindles
- No Hubs
- 3500 lbs
- Spindles Only
- Universal Fit
- Lift - 4 Inch
- Timbren
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Dexter Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes - 5 on 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 89" Long - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Axles
- Leaf Spring Suspension
- Standard Spindles
- Electric Brakes
- 3500 lbs
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- 74 Inch Long
- 89 Inch Long
- No Drop or Lift
- Dexter
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Doyle
6/13/2018
Thanks much as I measured with my grandson who is six and I was able to get and accurate measurement of 65 1/2 inches between spring mounts welded on axle center to center. However the measurement was around 85- 85 1/2 inches on the hubs with my 6 yr old holding on other side. Sooo.... close but not positive. Does that help some?