How Much Does the Dexter 5,200 lbs Axle w/ 6 on 5-1/2 Electric Brake Hubs Weigh?

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How much does this axle and brake assembly weigh? Im designing a camping trailer and and would like to know how much this axle weighs so I can budget for weight.

asked by: Connor B

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Expert Reply:

The Dexter Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes - E-Z Lube - 6 on 5-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 89" - 5,200 lbs item # 8327820-EB weighs 154 lbs.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

Hi there Andy; thanks for that info, and while we don't have 3,500 lb axles that are 86-1/2 inches long, we do have a 5,200 lb option with the Dexter Trailer Axle Beam #8327816. The spring center you mention is an odd one, as the #8327816…

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Answer 2

What you're looking for is an 86-1/2" long replacement axle. Since you will need new hubs and drums, along with brakes, I recommend getting the #8327816-EB. This has a 71-1/2" spring center length so you will also need to…

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Answer 3

The CE Smith U-Bolt Kit #CE23003 will fit your 3" round Dexter 4400lb axle. The U-bolts are 7" long. The 6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring #e27SR uses 6 leaves that are 3/8" thick which will make the spring pack 2-1/4"…

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Answer 4

The absolute closest axle we have to your measurements is the Dexter Trailer Axle Beam with E-Z Lube Spindles - 86-1/2" Long - 5,200 lbs #8327816 (without hubs) or the #8327816-EB (with hubs). Both of these axles have a hub-face to…

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Answer 5

Since time is a factor and we do not have the complete axle brake and hub set up, Item #8327816-EB, in stock (August 2021). I recommend the Dexter Trailer Axle with E-Z Lube Spindles item #8327816. This axle is 86-1/2" Long with a 5,200…

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Answer 6

I got in contact with Lippert, and based off the information they gave me the Dexter Trailer Axle Beam with E-Z Lube Spindles #8327816 is the correct axle replacement.

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Answer 7

A leaf spring seat, or perch as it sometimes called, is the mount that is welded to the axle where the trailer's leaf springs sit on top of or below the axle. An example of one is part #TRSS300. I've attached a picture that points out…

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Answer 8

The 6,000 lbs Dexter Axle item #8327826 has a thickness of .16" The 5,200 lbs Dexter Axle item #8327816 has a thickness of .18" The thickness of the axle won't affect you needing an alignment, unless you're bending…

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Answer 9

We do not have a trailer axle beam with those exact specs. The closest we have is the Dexter Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes - E-Z Lube - 6 on 5-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 86-1/2" - 5.2K #8327816-EB which is 86-1/2 inches hub-face to hub-face but…

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Answer 10

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 11

If you have a round 3" diameter axle on your Spartan boat trailer then you are going to want to use the CE Smith U-Bolt Kit part #CE23003 which contains u-bolts that are 7" long x 3-1/8" wide x 3/8" diameter. The…

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Answer 12

For the LCI52-SB-86.5-68.5, the two ending measurements are: 1st - measurement from hub to hub, meaning the length of the axle in this case is 86.5 inches. 2nd - spring seat dimension where they're welded, meaning the spring seats are 68.5…

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