Proper Spacing Between the Hub Face and Spring Center Locations for 7,000-lb Triple Axles  

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When you replace the axles on a trailer you will look at the (A) hub-face-to-hub-face and the (B) spring-center-to-spring-center measurements and choose an axle that has the same measurements that your current axle does.

Since you are wanting to add new axles to a trailer bed that has never had axles installed before you will need to make sure that the hub face is not too far away from the spring centers (as you mentioned). Your can adjust the spring seats on your 7,000-lb axles by having a professional welder do the work for you as long as the difference between the hub face and spring center measurements are no less than 13" and no more than 18". If the adjustments that need to be made put this measurement outside of the 13" - 18" range then you will need to look at getting new axles that are the correct length for your new trailer bed.

If you are planning on using all 3 axles for the trailer you will need to make sure that you have the following equipment:

6 - Double-eye springs
2 - Front hangers
4 - Center hangers
2 - Rear hangers
4 - Equalizers
16 - Shackle straps
24 - Shackle bolts
6 - Spring seats (if needed)
6 - U-bolt sets (12 U-bolts)
6 - U-bolt plates

You can find all of this equipment on our website - you will just need to choose the appropriate sizes and lengths for your application.

expert reply by: Jon G

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