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• Correct Bearing Kit for a Curt 5,100 lbs Axle
  Thanks for the information and picture James! Your Curt 5,100 lbs capacity axle uses item # 25580 inner bearings and item # LM67048 outer bearings. So you would need the Bearing Kit item # BK3-300, which includes both bearings, along with both races, a grease seal and cotter pin. You'll need one kit per hub. As far as a replacement axle goes you wouldn't be able to upgrade to a 6,000 lbs axle and keep the same hubs. The 5,200 lbs Dexter Trailer Axle Beam with E-Z Lube Spindles item #...
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• Option For Replacing a 4,400 lb Axle
  We may have an option for you, but unfortunately we do not carry any axles with a 4,400 lb capacity. We could potentially replace your axle with a 5,200 lb axle like the Dexter # 8327816 which is 86-1/2" long from, hub face to hub face. If you can tell me the hub face length, and spring center length of the current axle, I can see if we have anything that will work as a replacement. I have included a diagram showing the Dexter # 8327816 axle measurements below for your reference.
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• Upgrading Axle Capacity on 5th Wheel With 3,500 lb Axles
  Hi David; a trailer wouldn't be designed where it exceeds the axle capacity without even being loaded. The axles will always be able to handle the GVWR of the trailer. You might not be factoring in the pin weight, which is weight that won't be sitting on the axles. The same is true for tongue weight on bumper pull trailers. You can still upgrade the axles if you want, but it won't actually increase the capacity of the trailer. Even if you swap out the axles, leaf springs, and hubs you...
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• Replacement Axle Beam for 2020 Grand Design Reflection 315RLTS
  Hi Gina; from what I was able to find that is an 86-1/2" long 5,200 lb axle. For a replacement you can use the Dexter Trailer Axle Beam with E-Z Lube Spindles # 8327816. However, this axle has a spring center measurement of 71-1/2" and it looks like yours is 68-1/2". You can verify this by looking at the axle tag, the measurement will look like "SC=68.50." Assuming that is correct, you will have to cut off the spring seats and weld on # TRSS300 to match your current measurement. What...
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• Do You Have a 82" Wide Axle?
  Hey Charles. The closest axle I have to 82" wide is going to the 86-1/2" Dexter Trailer Axle Beam with E-Z Lube Spindles item # 8327816. This is a 5,200 lbs capacity axle but it's going to stick out an additional 2-1/4" on each side of your trailer. The spring seats are at 71-1/2". Did your current axle you're trying to replace come with the trailer and if so what brand of trailer is it?
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• What Is An E5 Error Code On a Atwood AC
  The E5 error code you're getting on your Atwood AC is a compressor overload. To clear this code, you'll need to remove power to the compressor for a couple minutes and then supply power back to again.
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• Replacement Dexter D52 Trailer Axle with 86.5" Hub Face Length
  It sounds like you're looking for the Dexter Trailer Axle Beam part # 8327816 which is 86.5" long at the hub face and has a 5,200 lb weight capacity. The spring seats however will need to be moved in for your application which requires tack welding so bear this in mind, you'll likely want part # TRSS300 to go with as removing the old ones cleanly is difficult. If you're looking to save some cash we do have this same axle through our in-house brand as part # e45GR.
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• 86-1/2 Inch Long Axle Option For Grand Design Trailer
  Hi there Andy; thanks for that info, and while we don't have 3,500 lb axles that are 86-1/2 inches long, we do have a 5,200 lb option with the Dexter Trailer Axle Beam # 8327816. The spring center you mention is an odd one, as the # 8327816 has 71-1/2" spring centers. What you can do if you like is have new spring seats welded on at the appropriate 68-1/2" distance. For that you'd need a pair of Spring Seat # TRSS300.
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• Replacement Axle for 2018 Grand Design Imagine 2150RB
  Grand Design lists an 86-1/2" 3,500 lb axle for your Imagine 2150RB. The next size up would be a 5,200 lb axle like the # e45GR. This has the same 86-1/2" hub face measurement but the spring seat is different. You will need to cut off the spring seats and weld on # TRSS300 to match your current 68-1/2" measurement. The CE Smith U-Bolt Kit for Mounting 5.2K to 7K, Round Trailer Axles # CE23003 will be required as well. For a hub and drum assembly you can use the # AKHD-655-6-EZ-K. These...
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• Do 3,500 lb Trailer Axles and 5,200 lb Axles Use Same Hub/Drums and Brake Assemblies
  The hub/drum/brake assembly components are a totally different size between a 3,500 lb axle and a 5,200 lb axle. You can easily swap to the 5,200 lb axle like the part # 8327816 but you will need new hub/drums like the # 8-201-5UC3-EZ which has a 12 inch diameter (3,500 lb setups are 10 inch), and then for brake assemblies # 23-464-465 for a left and right hand side. This setup will require wheels that have a 6 on 5-1/2 inch bolt pattern which you may or may not already have.
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• Determining Correct Axle Upgrade For 2018 Grand Design Imagine Travel Trailer
  I would be happy to make a recommendation for upgraded axles and suspension components for your 2018 Grand Design Imagine 2670MK, but first I will need a few measurements from your current components. Starting with the axle you will need to measure your current axles from hub face to hub face and from spring center to spring center to determine the correct length the replacement axle would need to be. For example the Dexter Trailer Axle Beam with E-Z Lube Spindles - 89" Long - 5,200 lbs...
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• Replacing the Axle on a Gooseneck Horse Trailer
  An axle flip kit like part # K71-384-00 will raise the trailer the diameter of the axle plus the height of the leaf spring pack. I do have options for you but rotating the axle to where the bend faces the other direction is not one of them. The bend in the axle will actually straighten out once a load is placed on the trailer and if this was reversed, the axle would lose capacity. Now from this point forward you have two options both of which entail replacing the axle. Since your current...
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• Looking For Axle Leaf Springs For A Small Single Axle Trailer
  Hello Zane, thanks for reaching out. Unfortunately, we do not carry any leaf springs that are this long. The longest spring we have is 30-1/2" long, and these are rated for much larger axles than yours. For a small single axle trailer, most of our springs will be between 20" and 26" long. For example the 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 2,000-lb Trailer Axles - 26" Long # e77SR is a common option for small single axle trailers. It may be difficult to find a direct replacement for your spring....
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• Do You Have a 4,400 Pound Axle with HubFace Measurement of 86 1/2", Spring Center 68 1/2"?
  Hello Brad, The only option we have for you is to go with a higher rated axle, since the 4,400 lb axles aren't very common anymore. You’ll want the Dexter Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes - E-Z Lube - 6 on 5-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 86-1/2" - 5.2K # 8327816-EB. The spring seats on this axle are at 71-1/2", so you’ll need to buy (2) of the Spring Seat for Typical 5,200-lb to 7,200-lb, Round Trailer Axles with 3" Diameter #TRSS300 and have them welded in place at the 68-1/2" spots you need. If...
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• Can Old Brakes Be Used on Axle Replaced Under Warranty
  Hi Rick; as long as the performance of the old brake assemblies was normal there is no reason you can't move them over to the new axle. I would actually recommend moving them over until they start to wear out. You already have a new pair of replacement brakes so you can swap them when you notice the brakes aren't performing as well as they should be. If you decide to keep the new brakes on that is fine and they can be used with the older brakes on the other axle. The important thing is...
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• Replacement 5,200 lb Axle With 86-1/2" Hub Face Measurement
  Hi John; we don't have an axle that is an exact match but you can still use the # 8327816. Since the length is correct you can make the rest of it work with new spring seats. This axle has a spring seat measurement of 71-1/2" so you would have been moving them to match your 68-1/2" measurement regardless of the bottom/top mounting position. All you need to do is add new spring seats to the top matching your current spring center length using # TRSS300. Since you're moving up in size...
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• Replacement Axle for a 2022 Outdoors RV Back Country Series Travel Trailer
  Hey Brian, I checked with Dexter and wasn't able to get anything off of that 5514706 number you gave me. If you could email me directly a picture of your axle tag I can see if we have a replacement that way. Just respond to the address you receive this response from. Or since you already know it's a 5,200 lbs axle. If you could measure the hub face to hub face distance and how far apart the spring seats are I can track one down by that information too. You can add this information and...
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• Is There a Replacement Dexter 5,200 lb Axle That is 86-1/2" Long
  Hi Matthew, We do have a 5,200 lb Dexter axle that has an 86-1/2" hub face to hub face measurement with the Dexter Trailer Axle Beam with E-Z Lube Spindles - 86-1/2" Long - 5,200 lbs # 8327816 or one with hubs and electric brakes, part # 8327816-EB. However, the axle has spring seats that are 71-1/2" apart, and not the 68-1/2" you need, so you'd have to have new spring seats welded on with the Spring Seat for Typical 5,200-lb to 7,200-lb, Round Trailer Axles with 3" Diameter # TRSS300. Having...
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• Replacement Axle and Disc Brakes for 2018 Grand Design Imagine 2970RL With 4,400 lb Axle
  Hello again Terry; the next size up is a 5,200 lb axle which is commonly used to replace a 4,400 lb like the one you have now. Your current hub face measurement (length) is 86-1/2" so you can use the Dexter Trailer Axle Beam with E-Z Lube Spindles - 86-1/2" Long - 5,200 lbs # 8327816 as a replacement. The spring center measurement is 71-1/2" so you will have to cut off the spring seats and weld on # TRSS300 to match your current 68-1/2" measurement. You will also need the U-Bolt Kit for...
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• Replacement Axle for a 86 Inch Hub Face and a 69 Inch Spring Seat
  Thank you for the information James. The closest axle we have for those dimensions is the 5,200 lbs Dexter Trailer Axle Beam item # 8327816. It has a 86-1/2" hub face and a 71-1/2" spring center. The item # 8327816 axle would stick out an additional 1/4" on either side and you would be able to relocate the spring seats using the item # TRSS300. These fit a 3" diameter axle. What kind of trailer do you have?
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• Looking For 5,200 lb Axle With 86.5" Hub Face And 69.5" Spring Center
  Hello Travis, thanks for reaching out. We do have a 5,200 lb axle that measures 86.5" hub to hub. Take a look at the Dexter Trailer Axle # 8327816-EB. This comes completely loaded with electric brake assemblies and 6 on 5-1/5" hub/drum assemblies. The only drawback of this axle is the spring seats come pre-welded at 71-1/2". You will have to cut those off and have new spring seats, part # TRSS300 attached at 69.5". Aside from that, this axle matches all of your specs and comes with everything...
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• Looking To Replace Dexter Axle Part 288025-1 H84X70
  Hello Craig, thanks for reaching out. The part number you provided indicates an axle with a 84" hub face and 70" spring center. The tag should also indicate the weight capacity which is something we will need to confirm. I will tell you up front that we do not offer a direct replacement for your axle. Our closest option is an 86-1/2" long axle rated for either 5,200 # 8327816 or 6,000 lbs # 8327826. This may potentially work for your trailer depending on the weight, but it is not a direct...
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• Replacement Axle For A 2005 Crossroads Paradise Point 5th Wheel Trailer
  Hey Mark, Since you no longer have the axle tag to look up what you have you'll need to take a few measurements and determine the axle capacity to find the correct replacement. Starting with the capacity you can measure the diameter of the axle tube and check the hubs for part numbers stamped into the face to get a general idea of the capacity. What's the GVWR or model number for your 5th Wheel so that I can look up the GVWR? The next step would be to measure from hub face to hub face...
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• What Info Is Needed to Pick Out Replacement Axles for a Trailer
  Hey Mark, so unfortunately we don't have every axle configuration so what will be your best option will be to find a local trailer shop who can order in custom axles and get them exactly what you'll need. What you'll need to give them is the distance from hub face to hub face, spring seat center to spring seat center, and the capacity of your axle.
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