Can New Spring Seats be Welded to 95 Inch Trailer Axle

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I need a new axle for my wave runner trailer. Its 95 inch from hub face to hub face and 84 inch from center spring center to spring center. Im not finding an axle with these exact measurements. Do I just buy a 95 inch axle and weld the spring perches on myself? Thank you!

asked by: Rhett R

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Yes, you can weld on new spring seats for a 95 inch trailer axle since there are none with the measurements you need.

For the Dexter Trailer Axle with Idler Hubs # 7359765-I you can use the Spring Seat # TRSS238.

I have added links to video reviews for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

In order to recommend an upgraded suspension for your RV, I'll need to know the capacity of your existing axles and the height and width of your current equalizers. Unlike passenger vehicles, RV's don't have online resources that would…

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Answer 2

Since your shackle straps are 2-1/4 inch for a wet bolt and heavy duty shackle kit you'd want the #MR46ZR which comes with bushings as well. You do not need new equalizers.

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Answer 3

The term, wet, in this case means that the head of the bolt has a grease Zerk in it and there is a channel that leads to center of the bolt. This makes it easy to grease the bolt while installed, as you can put a grease gun right up to the Zerk and…

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Answer 4

I do have an option for you but we currently do not have a standard trailer axle with a distance of 65-1/2" from the center of each spring seat. Instead, I recommend taking a look at the Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension System part…

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Answer 5

The amount of bow that's put into trailer axles like the #7359765 is based on about how much a trailer is typically going to weigh that has a 3,500 lb capacity. So there's a bit of approximation and obviously it can't be totally perfect…

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Answer 6

I have an axle that is pretty close to what you're wanting, but is not going to work as the spring center measurement is a bit off and it needs to be just right to work. I do have a solution though. You can get the Timbren Axle-less Trailer…

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Answer 7

You need to weld the spring seats like the part #TRSS238 that you referenced to the axle tubes.

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Answer 8

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 9

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 10

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 11

To correctly measure a leaf spring, you'll want to jack the trailer up on jack stands so the axle is hanging freely, then measure directly across from the center of one spring eye to the other, as shown in the provided diagram. The height of the…

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Answer 12

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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