Can Dexter 7000lb Trailer Axle 8327872-EB Be Used To Replace Lippert Axle?

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I have a Lippert trailer axle that I need to replace 6,000 lb, 4, 94inch hub to hub leaf springs are 76inch center to center Cambered Is there a Dexter axle I can buy? I found this on your site but the spring center is not right Dexter Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes - 4inch - E-Z Lube - 8 on 6-1/2 - 94inch - 7,000 lbs Item # 8327872-EB

asked by: Mark

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Since the Dexter Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes - 4" Drop - E-Z Lube - 8 on 6-1/2 - 94" - 7,000 lbs # 8327872-EB you were looking at has the same 94" hub face to hub face measurement as you Lippert axle, you will be able to use it as a replacement.

You will need to remove the pre-installed spring seats and have the # TRSS300 welded in the correct location to match you leaf springs.

I included a video of the # 8327872-EB for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Samuel C

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Answer 1

To replace the axles on your M105 Trailer, you will need to know what dimension is the better fit. We have 7,000 lbs axle with electric brakes and drum assemblies that are 95 inches from hub face to hub face with 80 inch on center spring seats or…

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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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

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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