Recommended 5200lb Dexter Axle To Replace 5200lb Lippert Axle W/ 86-1/2" Hub Face Measurement

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Hi, I want to replace my Lippert axle with a Dexter axle. Can you help me find the right one? The Lippert is an NV# 123324, serial number 392121.

asked by: Bruce G

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I reached out to my contact at Lippert and based on the information you provide your axle has an axle rating of 5200lb, measures 86-1/2" hub face to hub face, 68-1/2" spring center to spring center, has the springs installed above the axle, and uses the 6 on 5-1/2" bolt pattern.

For a replacement Dexter axle we have the Dexter Trailer Axle Beam with E-Z Lube Spindles - 86-1/2" Long - 5,200 lbs # 8327816 or the # 8327816-EB which already has the brakes and hub and drum assemblies installed with the same 6 on 5-1/2" bolt pattern. Both of these axles have the same 86-1/2" hub face to hub face measurement, but you will need to remove the pre-installed spring seats and have the # TRSS300 welded on the top of the axle with the correct 68-1/2" spacing to match your current axle.

Both axles uses inner bearing # 25580 and outer bearing # LM67048, so if you needed idler hubs instead you would want the Dexter Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 5,200-lb E-Z Lube Axles - 6 on 5-1/2 # 8-213-5UC1-EZ.

I included videos for each of the products mentioned for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Samuel C

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Answer 1

The Lippert 5,200 lb axle you have has a hub face to hub face of 86.5 inches which is identical to the Dexter #8327816 you referenced, however the 68.5 inch spring seats of your Lippert axle are not identical to the 71.5 inch spring centers of the…

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

Each of the 86-1/2 inch axles we offer, such as the 5,200 lb Dexter Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes #8327816-EB and 6,000 lb part #8327826-EB have 71-1/2 inch spring centers. So what you would have to do is get new spring seats welded on at the…

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

We don't have an exact match for all of your measurements but you can use the Dexter Trailer Axle Beam #8327816 as a replacement. This is 86-1/2" long so it will stick out 1/4" more on either side of your trailer, something you…

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