How to Fix 76 inch Axle Spring Seats for Trailer with 74 inch Spring Seat Measurement

Question:

The spring center to center on my trailer is 76 inch long. The axle I purchased is 74 inch long. Everything else fits perfectly. Do you have ant recommendations on what I could do to? Thanks for any information you can provide.

asked by: Bob L

Helpful Expert Reply:

Since the the 76" spring center measurement on your Dexter Trailer Axle Beam with EZ-Lube Spindles # T3584F-EZ-8974 is 2" too long what you will need to do is get 2 new spring seats using part # TRSS238 and then have a certified welder cut off your current leaf springs and weld these new ones on. It helps to have a welder do this that has done it before because you need to make sure you get it just right so they line up properly with your leaf springs.

The only other solution is to order new axles but go through a trailer shop that can order them with custom specs to match your trailer.

expert reply by: Jon G