Recommended Replacement for Lippert 3500 lb Axle

Question:

I have a lipter axle model number lci35-sb-88-68.5-nosp-us-l-545-7242 on my trailer and Im looking for a replacement, what would be the best option to stick with the same weight rating

asked by: David P

Expert Reply:

My friends at Lippert have identified your axle as being a 3500 lb axle with a hub face to hub face distance of 88 inches and a 68.5 inch center to center spring seat distance.

Given that, we do offer an axle that would work for you with a slight modification. I'd recommend the Dexter Axle # T3584F-EZ-8974 which has an 89 inch hub face to hub face distance. This would mean that your wheel would extend out further by 1/2 inch on either side of the trailer, but that wouldn't be an issue on a single axle trailer. If this is a tandem axle, you'd want to replace both axles so they're the same length. The axle I recommended has spring seat spacing of 74 inches, so you'd need to have two new spring seats, part # TRSS238 tacked in place per axle so that they're spaced 68-1/2 apart on center.

I'll link to an installation video that you might find helpful.

The axle includes the hub drums with a 5 on 4-1/2 lug pattern, the electric brake assemblies, bearings, races, seals, EZ lube grease cap and lug nuts.

Going this route will save you the expense and delay of having to order a custom axle.