Replacement Trailer Axle for a 5x10 Utility Trailer

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Great thank you, can you also recommend the leaf springs and u bolts to go with that axle? 52 inches bolt to bolt and 2 1/2” wide,

asked by: Jason

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Unfortunately, we do not have any hubs that match the dimensions you provided. The only other option I have for you at this time would be to replace the axle. If you can provide me with the hub face to hub face and spring center to spring center measurement, I can go about trying to find a replacement axle for you.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Jason

3/14/2018

Hub face is 74” and Spring ctr is 59” it is a 5 x 10

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Conner L.

3/14/2018

For your 5x10 utility trailer, I recommend the Dexter Trailer Axle part # 20545I-ST-72-15 which has a 72" hub face to hub face and 58" spring center to spring center measurement. It has a 2,000 lbs capacity and comes with the correct hubs for your wheel/tire combo part # TTWA14RWS. I have attached a review video of the above axle for you as well.

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Jason

3/15/2018

Great thank you, can you also recommend the leaf springs and u bolts to go with that axle? 52 inches bolt to bolt and 2 1/2” wide,

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Conner L.

3/15/2018

A 52" long leaf spring is quite unheard of especially on a single axle 5x10 utility trailer. In order to replace the leaf springs you are also going to have to get new hangers which will not be a huge deal since you are already replacing the axle. For this, I recommend using part # SP-169275 for the leaf springs (2), part # APS4 for the hanger kit, and part # APUBR-10 for the u-bolts. I am sure this was much more work than you were expecting but you will have a completely brand new suspension once completed.

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Gerald R.

4/6/2020

Im trying to build a 5 by 10 utility trailer..need help

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Chris R.

4/7/2020

That's why we're here! Where are you at in the process? Is there anything in particular you have questions with?

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Answer 1

The Dexter Trailer Idler Axle w/ Hubs - EZ-Lube - 5 on 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 60" Long - 2,200 lbs #20545I-EZ-60-15 is a great starting point to upgrade your trailer. This will give you a standard size axle with good bearings, hubs, and EZ-lube…

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Answer 2

With a 25-1/4 inch leaf spring using a single axle hanger kit like the part #APS4 the correct hanger spacing would be 24-7/8 inches.

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Answer 3

For a single axle trailer, you want the shackle strap to be able to move so that you have the spring deflection needed for your suspension. Angled like the photo or even almost vertical is fine you just don't want the shackle strap to bind and…

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Answer 4

The trailer hub part #8-258-5UC1 that you referenced is an exact fit for the spindle you have on your trailer based on the bearing numbers you listed and the wheel bolt pattern. To jump up to a 3,500 lb axle would require more info from you. I'd…

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Answer 5

If you are getting a 1/4 inch of movement in and out then something is not correct on that hub. Whether it be a bearing, race, the hub itself, something is not right because there should be no where near that much movement in a hub. I think the best…

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Answer 6

In order to mount the round 2,000 pound axle under your trailer's leaf springs, we will need to piece together an over-under kit for the 1-3/4 inch outer diameter of the axle. The Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kits that you…

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Answer 7

The replacement you would need for your trailer axle that measures out to be 72 inches from hub face to hub face and is 60-1/2 inches from spring center to spring center you will need is The Trailer Axle with Idler Hubs - 5 on 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 72…

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Answer 8

I may have a solution for you, but the dimensions you've mentioned would require a custom built axle because of the 61" spring seat center on center; there are stock axles that are 72" hub face to hub face but the spring seat…

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Answer 9

We have an option to replace your axle, but not with a standard through-axle as there isn't one with a 62 inch hub face to hub face measurement. There are 60 and 72 inch lengths, but those would be too short and long, respectively. What you can…

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Answer 10

Hey Jake. You can email that picture to me directly by replying to the address you receive this response from.

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