Where is Drop Measured on Trailer Axle
Updated 06/25/2019 | Published 06/24/2019
Question:
where do you measure to get the amount of drop I measured center of axle to center of spindle and get about 5inch
asked by: Adam R
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Expert Reply:
You measured the drop correctly. It would be from the center of the axle to the center of the spindle. That dimension would be the drop. See picture I attached.
expert reply by:
Jameson C
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Dexter Trailer Axle Beam with 4" Drop E-Z Lube Spindles - 95" Long - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Axles
- Leaf Spring Suspension
- Standard Grade
- No Hubs
- 3500 lbs
- Spindles Only
- 80 Inch Spring Center
- 95 Inch Hub Face
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Dexter
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