Axle And Suspension Recommendation For Utility Trailer

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I am building a utility trailer and looking for a complete axle, spring, hub, wheel, and tire supplier. The specs for these parts are flexible but need to accommodate the following: 73inch hub face and 58inch spring perch center mounts for a 60inch wide trailer frame The loaded capacity on the trailer will be no more than 1200#.

asked by: David J

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I think the easiest way to get the parts you need for your trailer is to buy an axle kit that comes with the idler hubs, bearings, races, seals, grease caps, wheel studs, and lug nuts. For the weight you are saying you will be carrying I recommend starting with the Dexter Trailer Axle w/ Idler Hubs, part # 20545I-EZ-72-15.

This system has a 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern so the tire/wheel combo I recommend is the Karrier ST205/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire with 14 inch White Wheel, part # AM32153. These tires have a ply rating of 6 and a 1,925 lb maximum load at 60 psi. It also has an 81 mph speed rating.

The spring kit I would recommend is part # e84SR. The bushings come pre-installed in the springs. The spring seat I recommend is part # TRSS175.

The hanger kit I recommend for this system is part # APS5. This kit includes 3-1/4 inch tall front hangers, 7/8 inch tall rear hangers, 3-1/8 inch shackle straps and hardware for mounting springs to your 2,000 lb to your single-axle trailer frame. I have attached a drawing that shows how the hanger kit would be installed. Looking at the drawing A is the distance between the hangers and that is 20 inches. B is the distance between the center of the axle and the trailer frame. That distance is 5-3/8 inches.

If you need a coupler for your new trailer I have attached some links to the couplers we offer you can check out.

I have also attached some helpful articles and links to the products for your trailer that you may be interested in taking a look at.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L

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Answer 1

I never recommend using grease with Nylon Bushings #TRBU11566. The grease can trap dirt which will cause the nylon to become damaged easier. And the chemicals in different greases can cause the nylon bushings to break down. If you want to use Grease…

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Answer 2

Bushings do not always have to be used. Springs typically have bushings or they will use wet bolts depending on which part of the suspension system it is but not always. The bushings limit the wear on the suspension components. There are just…

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Answer 3

Building a single axle trailer you will need the following items to install leaf springs. I have listed the part numbers for the PR626 Springs next to the items needed. 2 Springs - #e27SR 2 Front Hangers - #115917, 1-1/2 inch tall or #28-5, 3-1/4…

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Answer 4

The distance between the spring eyes on center for #e54SR is 25-1/8 inches. When using hanger kit #APS5 the distance on center between the hangers with this spring is 25-3/4 inches, a 1/2 inch longer. This is correct. The hanger spacing should be…

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Answer 5

Generally speaking you want the distance between your hangers to be about 1/2" shorter than your leaf springs, since your shackle straps will allow for some movement on the springs. The hanger kit you want to use depends on how much clearance…

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Answer 6

Is the trailer rated for 3,000 pounds? Because if so then it probably has two 2,000 pound axles which would mean spring #e84SR is the best option. This spring is rated for 1,000 pounds. It is 20-3/8 inches long and sags 3-3/16 inches. Leaf springs…

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Answer 7

Hi Barney! Any of the single axle kits you listed will work just fine for your single axle trailer. The main differences between the kits you listed is their height and how they install so I'll list out the differences below and you can decide…

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Answer 8

Although they are not rated significantly higher, installing the #e57SR could result in a noticeable difference in the ride. Springs rated for your 3,500 lb axle (1,750 lb spring capacity) would be the better option. I'm not sure what you had…

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Answer 9

The Trailer Axle with Idler Hubs - 5 on 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 60" Long - 2,000 lbs part #e84YR uses standard 1/2"-20 lug studs. It actually comes with lug nuts as well so you don't need to worry about obtaining these separately. That…

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Answer 10

I have attached a sheet which shows the torque specs for wheels you can use when putting a tire and wheel. For 1/2" wheel bolts on a 13" aluminum wheel the torque is 75-85 ft.-lb. For lug nuts you can use the Lionshead Trailer Wheel Lug Nut…

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Answer 11

In regards to the Linxup GPS Tracking Device part #300-AT3, once you install the GPS device, you'll be ready to choose and set up the Linxup service plan that works for you. When you purchase a service plan, you can download the Linxup mobile app…

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Answer 12

If you are looking to add shocks then measure using the following procedure: Compress the shock all the way (A) then mark the inner leg where the outer leg stops. Then release compression and measure the stroke (how far the shock moves) (B). Then…

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