How To Add a 2nd 3,500 Lb Axle to a Single Axle Trailer
Question:
can you add a 2ed 3500 lb axel to a single axel trailer and what would you need
asked by: Robert
Expert Reply:
In order to add another axle to a trailer you'd need to remove/replace any and all existing suspension components such as the leaf springs, leaf spring hangers, etc. I then recommend using the Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double-Eye Springs prt # APT8 which would pair well with the 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring part # e54SR. Finally, you'd need to pick out your axles which would first require some measuring but you'd need to mock up the hangers and leaf springs beforehand. The Trailer Axle Beam part # e38GR for example measures 89" long at the hub face and 74" at the spring center. If you want to reuse the existing, make sure the second axle is the exact same.
I have attached a full list of axles below as well as an axle placement guide.
Products Referenced in This Question
Trailer Axle Beam with Easy Grease Spindles - 89" Long - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Axles
- Leaf Spring Suspension
- Easy Lube Spindles
- No Hubs
- 3500 lbs
- Spindles Only
- 74 Inch Long
- 89 Inch Long
- No Drop or Lift
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4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 3,500-lb Trailer Axles - 25-1/8" Long
- Trailer Leaf Springs
- Double Eye Springs
- 3500 lbs
- 1-3/4 Inch Wide
- 4 Leaf
- 25-1/8 Inch Long
- Painted
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Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double-Eye Springs - 2-1/2" Front/Rear, 4-1/2" Center
- Trailer Suspension Parts
- Hangers
- Suspension Kits
- Boat Trailer
- Camper
- Car Hauler
- Snowmobile Trailer
- Utility Trailer
- Double Eye Springs
- Tandem Axle
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