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Dexter Trailer Axle Beam with Standard Spindles - 60" Long - 2,000 lbs
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Dexter Trailer Axle Beam with Standard Spindles - 60" Long - 2,000 lbs

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Round trailer axle beam measures 60" from hub face to hub face (when hubs - sold separately - are mounted) and 48" from spring center to spring center. Great Prices for the best trailer axles from Dexter. Dexter Trailer Axle Beam with Standard Spindles - 60" Long - 2,000 lbs part number T20BTR-6048 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Dexter Trailer Axles

  • 2000 lbs
  • 60 Inch Hub Face
  • Spindles Only
  • 48 Inch Spring Center
  • No Drop or Lift
  • No Hubs
  • Leaf Spring Suspension
  • Dexter
  • Standard Spindles

Round trailer axle beam measures 60" from hub face to hub face (when hubs - sold separately - are mounted) and 48" from spring center to spring center.


Features:

  • Round axle beam acts as part of your trailer's suspension system
    • Replace an axle on your trailer
    • Fabricate a suspension to fit your application
  • High-strength steel construction
  • Bend in axle creates zero camber angle for even road-to-tread contact across the width of your trailer's tires
    • Best for straight-line acceleration and steady, controlled towing
  • Underslung design - spring seats welded to underside of axle for mounting leaf springs (sold separately)
    • Low ride height makes it easier to load and unload your trailer
  • Straight spindles - no drop
    • Standard grease application
  • Spring seats and spindles are welded on
  • Limited 2-year warranty


Specs:

  • Weight capacity: 2,000 lbs
  • Hub-face-to-hub-face length: 60"
  • Spring-center-to-spring-center length: 48"
  • Tubing outer diameter: 1-3/4"
  • Spindle size: 1-1/16"
  • Bearings (sold separately):
    • Inner bearing: L44649
    • Outer bearing: L44649
  • Seal RG06-020 (sold separately):
    • Inner diameter: 1.5"
    • Outer diameter: 1.987"


Axle Dimensions

Hub Face and Spring Center Measurements on Standard Trailer Axle

There are multiple ways to measure the length of an axle beam, but the hub-face-to-hub-face and spring-center-to-spring-center lengths are the most accurate. Hub face (A) refers to the length of the axle measured from the base of one wheel stud to the base of the wheel stud on the opposite side of the axle (when hubs are mounted on the beam).


The spring center (B) is the approximate width of your trailer. It is measured from the center of the spring seat on one side of the axle to the center of the seat on the other. This axle beam comes with the spring seats welded on.


If you are replacing your trailer's axle, you should be able to figure out which type you need by determining your trailer's capacity, the bolt pattern of your wheels, the brake type and the aforementioned lengths.


Dexters

Dexters are made of high-strength steel and come with spindles and spring seats welded on. The spring seats are attached to the underside of the axle so that the leaf springs (sold separately) can mount beneath the axle. The result of this underslung design is a trailer that rides a bit lower for quick and easy loading and unloading.


Each axle is manufactured to create a certain camber angle. This ensures that the angle of the wheels is correct for your towing needs. Because the primary concern when towing is maintaining controlled, in-line movement, each axle is made so that your trailer's tires will run along the pavement evenly, with contact across the width of the tread. The result is excellent straight-line acceleration for steady, in-line tracking. You might notice the bend near the center of the axle; this is what ensures the proper camber angle. Having the center ride a bit higher and the sides of the axle bent lower allows the axle to give just enough to compensate for the load.



7899448 Dexter Replacement Axle Beam - 60" Hub Face - 48" Spring Center - 2,000 lbs

Replaces T20BTR-6048

Item # T20BTR-6048






Customer Reviews

Dexter Trailer Axle Beam with Standard Spindles - 60" Long - 2,000 lbs - T20BTR-6048

Average Customer Rating:  4.8 out of 5 stars   (142 Customer Reviews)

Round trailer axle beam measures 60" from hub face to hub face (when hubs - sold separately - are mounted) and 48" from spring center to spring center.

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very nice .handled well. I didn't like the position of the mount box ... I thought it should be on both sides. For me, since I created a custom trailer for a dinghy. The mounts when installed properly, sat to low. So, it worked for on the reverse but that meant the cam was reverse.



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Stacy of etrailer was fantastic. I did not know much about trailer repair parts but Stacy walked me through explaining the parts names and usage for the items I needed and when I checked other sites they did not have my products nor did they ship for free. Great experience!



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I had a busy day so I diden't think i would be able to install the axel' but started on it any way went without a hitch job done shipped fast no hassle with axel thank's once again etrailer.



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Bolted right in.
Slightly different
than original but fit.
Recommend that shackles be changed at same time.



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Great product. Excellent customer service. Fast shipping. Good price. What more could you ask for.



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Haven’t put it on but it’s longer overall but shorter spring center so it will be tricky to get it done correctly and so that it is angled or crooked.



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Very nice product



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Outstanding customer service and very good products at good prices. Shipping was super fast



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I am happy for the promopt delivery and packaging. The price was my deciding factor on buying these to fix my worn outdated axles



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Excellent price and service



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I replaced both axles and tough lock and I also put a Jack on my trailer i purchased theses parts from etrailer they were a perfect fit i really like the parts it was easy to order from etrailer the people i dealt with were really helpful if i had any questions i will use etrailer in the future for my trailer needs I would suggest to anyone working on a trailer weather it is yours or not use etariler for your patrs



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Great replacement axel for my home built trailer! Very knowledgeable sales staff, great help.



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Unbelievable how much a different changing to this axle has made with my 12 utility trailer. Rolls better than when it was new. Great product from a great company to do business with.



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The axle did not quit line up with the leaf spring had to use a come along to pull the spring together to get them to line up



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It fit right in no issue



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It was a perfect replacement for my trailer. The axle bolted right up to my springs and the brakes even bolted up without problems.



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I needed to replace a bent axle on my 16 ft dual axle utility trailer. The axle from etrailer.com was OEM and was a perfect fit. I've bought from etrailer.com before and will continue to do so. They offer great products at competitive price points with fast shipping and great customer service.



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Good product. Installed easily and fit perfect. I was amazed how fast the axle was delivered. Made it easy to get my trailer back on the road.
Thanks for your fast service and great product.



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Fit as expected. Good quality



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Part was shipped and delivered in a very timely manner. Axle was an exact replacement for what I needed. Great service, quality product. Will definitely use etrailer again when the need arises.



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The axle was great, but I SCREWED UP the leaf springs.They understood my deli ma and sent out the springs I should have ordered. Most pleasant people I have ever dealt with.
Everything ships quick



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Axles are great. The perches were welded 3/4 inch to narrow than what I ordered.


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