Do Trailer Axle Spring Seats Weld to Axles

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Does the axle seat or saddle need to be welded to the axle ? Is it required or just suggested ? Thank you . #3500 axle #3300 springs each springs on top of axle.

asked by: Joe

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Expert Reply:

You need to weld the spring seats like the part # TRSS238 that you referenced to the axle tubes.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The 3,500 lb capacity Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes #e45SR has spring centers that are 80 inches apart so it wouldn't work as-is with 81 inch spring centers. You could use it but you'd have have its spring centers removed and new Spring…

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Answer 2

Yes we can get over or under slung axles. It would be very similar to the Dexter Idler Trailer Axle w/ Hubs - EZ-Lube - 5 on 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 60" Long - 2,200 lbs part #20545I-EZ-60-10 but you would have them custom make it with the spring…

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Answer 3

Is your axle actually bent or are you just seeing the bow that is supposed to be in the axle? A beam style trailer axle has a bow in it so the center of the axle is higher than either of the ends. When weight is on the axle it straightens out. This…

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Answer 4

The best option we have for you is going to be with the Dexter Trailer Axle Beam with 4" Drop E-Z Lube Spindles part #7685269 which has a 3,500 lb weight capacity. This will allow the tires to extend out past your load and will provide you with…

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Answer 5

All of our 3,500LB, 4" drop axles with 95" hub face like our etrailer Axle #e45SR you found are going to have a 80" spring center. As we do not offer custom axles you can easily have the springs seats removed and 2 new Seats #TRSS238…

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Answer 6

If by spring pads you mean spring seats, then no we do not sell axles without spring seats. We do sell spring seats separately in varying sizes depending on your axle diameter. I have linked our entire selection below. The Dexter Trailer Axle w/…

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Answer 7

I have a solution for you and a great axle but it is going to require you to move your spring seats. It is the Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes item #e45SR. This axle has spring seats mounted at 80". It has a 4" drop with hubs that have a 5…

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Answer 8

Thanks for the information! Based on the information you provided my contact at Dexter was able to confirm that you have a 3500lb axle with a 94.5" hub face to hub face measurement and an 81" spring center to spring center measurement. For…

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Answer 9

With your axle being a 2-1/2" diameter it sounds like you will need either our etrailer Axle #e45SR or the Dexter #7685269-EB. Both of these are 3,500lb axles with the 4" drop a 95" hub face and electric brakes included. You will only…

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Answer 10

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 11

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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Answer 12

Hi Paul, you’re definitely on the right track here, and I can help you narrow this down with confidence. With your tandem 3,500 lb Dexter axles and 33 inch spacing, both the Dexter EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 and the Lippert Road Armor part #LC53CK are…

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