Review of Dexter Axle Trailer Axles - Leaf Spring Suspension - 8327816-EB Video

Per Dexter your axle will need the Grease Seals #RG06-070. We also have the Bearing Kit #BK3-300 that will provide you with new wheel bearings, races, a grease seal and cotter pin. I recommend having one or 2 of the bearing kits with the trailer in…

The 6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 4,500-lb Trailer Axles #e27SR are going to be the closest leaf springs we have for your 2012 Jayco 23.5 travel trailer. These springs have the same 26" measurement. While these will help to raise the height…

The best way to measure a trailer spring for purposes of selecting a replacement is to remove it completely from the suspension. It is also important to note that leaf springs will tend to elongate over time as they wear. You might pull a well-worn…

You will have to do some measuring. Take a look at our Double-Eye Trailer Suspension article (see link). I have also linked a picture of a shackle link showing where to measure. Measurements for replacement 1) Measure current shackle from center of…

Yes, axle spread and wheel base by definition are the same measurements. You will measure from the center of one axle to the center of the 2nd axle to determine what you axle spread is. This may be difficult as some wheels and covers will make this…

The arms on your Fastway e2 Weight Distribution System #FA94-00-0800 can be removed by either pulling on the keeper tab to release them, or by swinging them outward to be perpendicular to the tow vehicle. At this point, the arm should drop freely…

We do have the Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit #K71-385-00 that will allow you to use an underslung axle on your trailer. The Dexter Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes #8327816-EB is a 5,200lb axle. It includes 12" brakes and a 6…

Thanks for reaching out! It looks like we did carry that exact wheel at one point on our site but it has since been removed. I reached out to our team about it and they said our rep told us it was NLA'd (no longer available) back in May of 2021.…

As long as eight of your current bolts measure 9/16" Diameter x 3-3/8" long (springs to equalizers) and the other six 9/16" Diameter x 2-7/8" long (equalizers and springs from the hangers) and then your shackles measure…

The torque specs for a 1/2" trailer suspension u-bolt like the CE Smith U-Bolt Kit part #CE23003 is between 45 ft/lbs - 70 ft/lbs.

I reached out to MORryde and the MORryde Rubber Equalizers for Tandem Axle Trailers - 35" Wheelbase - 8K #MR27ZR you were looking at is designed for 35" axle spacing and would not work with your trailer with 36" axle spacing. My…

Since your shackle straps are 2-1/4 inch for a wet bolt and heavy duty shackle kit you'd want the #MR46ZR which comes with bushings as well. You do not need new equalizers.