Recommended Axles, Brakes, Hubs And Drums For 1998 Fourwinns 20 Foot Horizon Boat

Updated 11/15/2016 | Published 11/14/2016

Products Featured in This Question

Dexter Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes - 5 on 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 89" Long - 3,500 lbs

(227)

$587.53

Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 5,200-lb E-Z Lube Axles - 12" - 6 on 5-1/2

(589)

$171.96

Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - Self-Adjusting - 12" - Left Hand - 5,200 lbs to 7,000 lbs

(373)

$66.59

Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - Self-Adjusting - 12" - Right Hand - 5,200 lbs to 7,000 lbs

(351)

$71.59

Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension - Standard Duty - 4" Drop - 5 Bolt Flange - 5,200 lbs

(124)

$1470.81

Provider ST225/75R15 Trailer Tire with Silver Mod Wheel - 6 on 5-1/2

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$271.69

Question:

I have a 1998 Fourwinns 20foot Horizon boat. Open bow, volva penta 5.7 engine Do they make a 4,ooo lb capacity trailer axle from Dexter. The boat itself weighs 3050 lbs and then add toys and other things and we exceed the 3500 lb limit quickly. thanks,

asked by: Jon B

Expert Reply:

Dexter does make a 4,000 lb axle, but unfortunately we do not carry them. I do have another option for you though. I recommend the Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension System, # ASR5200S04. This axle-less system has a built in suspension and brake flange. The deflection or suspension travel is 2-3/4 inches. This axle-less system is nice in that it gives you more clearance in-between your wheels.

For this system, I recommend the Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 5,200-lb Axles - 6 on 5-1/2 - E-Z Lube, # 8-201-5UC3-EZ. We would install these hubs over the Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - Self-Adjusting - 12" - Right Hand - 5,200 lbs to 7,000 lbs, # AKEBRK-7R-SA and the Left Hand Assembly # AKEBRK-7L-SA. These self-adjusting brake assemblies install easily and require no periodic adjustments.

Moving up to a larger axle means that drum bolt pattern changed, so we will also need new wheels. I recommend using radial tires on these wheels to give you better highway driving and traction. For this application I suggest the Contender ST225/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire w/ 15" White Spoke Wheel - 6 on 5-1/2 - Load Range D, # TA57VR. These tires have a speed rating of M which is up to 81 mph.