Trailer Suspension and Axle Replacement FAQ Video

The LED Trailer Tail Light w/ Reflector #DG52720PB comes as just one tail light so you would need 1 for each side of your trailer.

Easiest way to explain the wiring colors of the Hopkins harness part #HM20041 is for me to just list what the wires color functions are as follows. White: ground wire Yellow: left turn/brake light Green: right turn/brake light Brown: tail lights…

If you remove the hub and wipe away the grease on the spindle you can check to see if it is damaged. Look for an scarring, gouges, discoloration, or scoring on the spindle. If the spindle is damaged then the bearings won't ride properly and…

In regards to the installation of a trailer axle like the Trailer Axle with Idler Hubs part #e25GR, you'd simply need to lift the trailer off the ground until the wheels are no longer touching then it's just a matter of removing the…

Based on the axle and bearing measurements it looks like your trailer was using a Dexter 22834 hub. The Outer Bearing #1779 has an ID of .938" and the Inner Bearing #2788 has an ID of 1.50". The outer bearing is slightly off but that may be…

To replace a spindle, the old one would need to be cut off, and the new one welded into place. This is NOT a job for the do-it-yourselfer. The new spindle must be absolutely square with the axle in order to prevent premature tire wear and wheel…

Replacement of a spindle on a trailer axle is best left to a professional installer. This is not a do-it-yourself type of project. We urge you to use a professional welder experienced in axle fabrication. Proper alignment and welding are critical to…

Yes, I would recommend keeping the bolts of the #AP233 lubricated. An easy way to do this is to use wet bolts like part #126B2 which have a zerk fitting that allows for easy application of grease to them.

The shortest shackle length is going to be 2-1/4" like the #LC122487. As for removing a leaf or two from your leaf spring, I would not recommend doing this. It will lower the weight capacity of your leaf spring and also require some…

Trailer leaf springs come in many different lengths and some may have the same capacity but different measurements and/or number of leaves. This is due to different configurations of trailers, axle spacing, and tire size. Ideally you would use the…

Typical spring deflection is up to 1-1/2 inches when at capacity. The recommended clearance with leaf spring suspension on an unloaded trailer is between 2 - 2-1/2 inches. You should have sufficient clearance with your loaded trailer, as leaf springs…

For a 3,500 Dexter Straight axle the springs should be placed between 16 and 18 inches on center from the hub face (flat area the wheel mounts against). Placement of the spring centers in any other position will reduce the axle capacity. If you are…