Should Arch on Trailer Axle Point Upward

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My axles have an arch , does the arch go straight up ?

asked by: William

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It does indeed point upward. The axles are designed so that they're upward arched in the center so that then the axle is under load, the contact patches of the tire treads will sit flat on the pavement. Without the arch or camber, the axle beam would arch downward, leading to uneven tire wear on the inside edges of the tires tread.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

The axles cannot really be installed backwards but if the braking assemblies are on the wrong side then that would indeed be an issue. In order to check this you will simply need to pull one of the hubs and take a look at what direction the actuating…

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Answer 2

A trailer axle should actually be bowed upwards in the middle and not downwards. When the trailer is loaded with your boat, that upward bow will flatten out and your tires will make even contact with the ground. The downward bow of your axle should…

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Answer 3

The recommended lug nut torque for your 7,000lb axle depends on a few factors like wheel size, stud size etc. Check out the attached photo which shows the torque specs for a variety of applications. I see you were looking at the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust…

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If your old axles have a 5 bolt brake flange the assemblies like Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Left Hand - 6,000 lbs part #23-105 or Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Right Hand - 6,000 lbs part #23-106 will…

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To determine if there are compatible hubs and associated bearings to replace your current hubs to a more standard size you will have to take several precise measurements on the spindle of your axle. It is recommended to use a set of dial calipers to…

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Answer 6

Absolutely, in order to install a 5 bolt brake mounting flange, you will need the Brake Mounting Flange for 3" Round Axle part #4-44-1. This brake flange bracket is designed to work with an axle diameter of 3". If your axle is smaller than…

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Answer 7

The Brake Mounting Flanges part #4-44-1 that you referenced are sold individually. If you needed a pair you would need to order a quantity of 2. Be sure to have a qualified fabricator with experience in installing flanges install them.

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Answer 8

I reached out to my rep at Dexter, and unfortunately we cannot identify your axle with that provided axle tag/serial number. With that being said, we can narrow down what axle you have by looking for specific information available. For example, if…

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On the Redline Brake Mounting Flange, part #4-44-1, the five bolts are press fit into the flange. To be removed they would have to be pressed out with a hydraulic press. Once they are pressed out the bolts are not to be used again. So you would not…

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Answer 10

Torsion axles use internal rubber cords to provide the suspension motion and they really are not practical to repair/rebuild. Certainly any axle that was damaged in an accident should be replaced purely for safety reasons. It is potentially possible…

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Answer 11

For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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Answer 12

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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