Can Spring Seat of Axle be Moved a Couple Inches to Allow Axle to Fit on Trailer
Published 11/18/2019
Question:
I have an existing trailer frame that I want to upgrade the axles on. From hub face to hub face is 90, but I think I can make 89inch work. The spring centers are 75.5. Can the 74inch centers on the axle be moved out 3/4inch on each side and not effect anything
asked by: Sandy A
Expert Reply:
You can move spring seats by having them cut off and rewelded in the correct location so the Dexter axle part # 8327812-EB that you referenced would work for you as long as you'd be willing to do that step. With this axle being 1 inch shorter in length than what you have now you'd have 1/2 an inch less clearance from the inside of the tire sidewall to the frame of the trailer.
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Dexter Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes - 4" Drop - E-Z Lube - 5 on 4-1/2 - 89" - 3.5K
- Trailer Axles
- Leaf Spring Suspension
- Standard Grade
- Electric Brakes
- 3500 lbs
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- 74 Inch Spring Center
- 89 Inch Hub Face
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Dexter
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