Recommended 2000lb Trailer Axle That Measures 53" Spring Center To Spring Center

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I use Dexter brake parts on my existing pop up camper. Do you have a 2000 lb easy lube axle with a 53 from spring center to spring center measurement?

asked by: Roger G

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Expert Reply:

I may have an option that works for your trailer, but we do not currently offer a 2000lb axle that measures 53" from spring center to spring center.

You can have the current spring seats removed and new ones welded in the correct space for your pop up camper, but you will need to know the hub face to hub face measurement of your current axle as that is something that cannot be changed.

The Dexter Trailer Axle w/ Idler Hubs - EZ-Lube - 5 on 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 72" Long - 2,000 lbs # 20545I-EZ-72-15 has the EZ-lube spindles and 2000lb axle rating you are looking for, but measures 72" hub face to hub face and 58" spring center to spring center.

If your current axle has the same hub face to hub face measurement this axle would be a great choice and you could weld on the Spring Seat # TRSS175 to give you the 53" spring center to spring center you need. You would also need to have an axle shop weld on the Brake Mount Flange # 4-34 to allow you to mount trailer brakes.

If your current axle has a different hub face to hub face measurement, you may be interested in the Timbren Heavy-Duty Axle-Less Trailer Suspension - Straight Spindle - Regular Tires - 2,000 lbs # ASR2KHDS01 which bolts to the frame of your trailer to replace a standard axle and will also replace your leaf spring suspension due to the built in AEON progressive main spring and rebound spring.

This option already has the brake mounting flange, but uses 3500lb Electric Trailer Brake Assemblies # AKEBRK-35-SA and Hub and Drum Assembly # AKHD-545-35-EZ-K.

I included videos for each of the products mentioned for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Samuel C

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Answer 1

The BTR and BT8 denotations refer to the spindle, not the trailer hub. The difference between a BTR and BT8 spindle is that the BTR spindle uses a 1.063" diameter L44649 bearing and the BT8 spindle uses a 0.99" diameter L44643 bearing. In…

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Answer 2

BTR and BT8 are the reference numbers for a standard trailer spindle size. When picking out a hub for a trailer you have to make sure that the hub is designed to fit the spindle. What you will need to do is measure spindles on your trailer where the…

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Answer 3

You are correct about needing to have a brake mounting flange like #4-34 welded on correctly. Because it needs to be just right it should be installed by a qualified professional in a shop that works on trailers. We do not have specific instructions…

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Answer 4

We can definitely get you all the parts needed to add brakes to your trailer, but it is going to be an extensive list since there currently isn't anything on the axle. I did include an article regarding just this kind of situation, but lets get…

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Answer 5

I can help you out here, and there are a couple of things you'll need to know to determine the fit of 2,000 lb electric trailer brakes. First, you'll need to make sure you have the correct brake mounting flange on your axle, one that has hole…

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Answer 6

What you will want to do is purchase the part #4-34 as this is a brake mounting flange designed for 2.2k axles, provided your axle is a 1-3/4" round tube. The brake mounting flange needs to be welded on perfectly square and concentric and if it…

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Answer 7

Buongiorno! We do carry Replacement Magnet Kit for 7" Electric Trailer Brake Assemblies - 2,000 lbs Item #AKBRKR-M7. However, it looks like the center mounting hole on yours is round, whereas ours uses a square/rectangular hole. It doesn't…

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Answer 8

The axles we offer are available in 3 lengths. They are 60 inch, 72 inch, and 89 inches hub-face to hub-face, but I may have a solution for you. We do offer axle-less systems that are either bolted or welded to the trailer frame. This would replace…

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Answer 9

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 10

Trailer wheel bearings are specific to the spindle that is installed on the axle that is on your trailer. You will need to safely support the trailer, remove the wheel and tire, remove the grease cap, remove the cotter pin and washer that secures the…

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Answer 11

To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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Answer 12

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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