Replacing A 3,500lb Axle With A 5K or 6K Axle

Updated 01/04/2022 | Published 01/03/2022

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Dexter Trailer Axle Beam with E-Z Lube Spindles - 95" Long - 6,000 lbs

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$441.82

Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 5,200-lb and 6,000-lb Axles - 6 on 5-1/2 - Pre Greased

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$299.49

etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes - 12" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 5,200 lbs to 7,000 lbs

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$135.16

Karrier ST225/75R15 Radial Tire with 15" White Spoke Wheel - 6 on 5-1/2" - Load Range E

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Question:

i currently have 3500lb dexter axles with a 5x5 wheel bolt pattern and 80 spring center and 95 wheel face. What im wondering is if you sell a 5000 0r 6000 pound axle that ill work with my backing plates, drums, and wheels or just my wheels? thank you

asked by: Matthew D

Expert Reply:

When you go from 3,500lb axles to 5K or 6K axles you're going to need to replace the brakes and wheels as well to the appropriate capacities. We carry the Dexter Trailer Axle Beam with E-Z Lube Spindles - 95" Long - 6,000lbs # 7461121 which would match your 95" hub face and 80" spring center, but will require new hubs, drums, and wheels.

For the hub and drum assemblies I recommend the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 5,200-lb and 6,000-lb E-Z Lube Axles - 12" - 6 on 5-1/2 # 8-201-9UC3-EZ.

This hub assembly has a 6 on 5-1/2 bolt pattern so it will fit wheels like # AM32680. I've also attached a link to all of our other tire and wheel assemblies that fit a 6 on 5-1/2 bolt pattern below.

For the brakes I recommend the etrailer Electric Trailer Brake Kit - 12" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 5,200 lbs to 7,000 lbs # AKEBRK-6.

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