Replacement 3,500 Pound Trailer Axle for Coleman Trailer

Question:

Looking for replacement axle: 3500 lbs capacity HF: 86.50 SC: 68.50 Dexter axle #4997676 The other number on the tag on the axle is 428510 Also, should I get an axle with a heavier lbs capacity? Want leaf springs, u-bolts and plate as well

asked by: Greg T

Expert Reply:

I do have a solution for you but we do not have an axle that meets the measurements you have provided. What I recommend to replace the axle AND the suspension all at once is a Timbren Axle-Less system such as # A35RS545 or # A35RS545E. With this set up you would not need to replace suspension parts and the Timbren springs that will replace them do not require maintenance like leaf springs set up would. I have linked a video example of a Timbren system.

There are a lot of things that go into the capacity of a trailer. Even if you were to go to a higher capacity axle or system the rest of the trailer would also have to be upgraded to handle the additional weight.

expert reply by: Michael H