Leaf Spring for Dexter Axle with 7k Weight Capacity

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What springs do I need for two Dexter Trailer Axle Beam with 4 E-Z Lube Spindles - 95 Long - 7,000 lbs - 8327860 axles?

asked by: John S

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For 7k axle leaf springs like what the Dexter axle part # 8327860 you referenced is designed to fit you'd want the part # DX74XR which is for a 8k axle like what you almost have but would work great still even though it's a little more capacity than you'd need.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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I do have an option for you, but we do not carry the Dexter 072-027-00 you mentioned. However we do have the etrailer Double-Eye Spring for 7,000-lb Trailer Axles - 24-7/8" Long #e64SR which will be 3/8" shorter but that is still close…

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Answer 2

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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Hi Paul, you’re definitely on the right track here, and I can help you narrow this down with confidence. With your tandem 3,500 lb Dexter axles and 33 inch spacing, both the Dexter EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 and the Lippert Road Armor part #LC53CK are…

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You can use leaf springs that are rated higher than the axle without any issues as long as they measure the correct measurement for your trailer. For example the 6-leaf double eye spring for 7,000 lb axles part #e64SR measures 24-7/8" eye to…

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Hi Calvin! All of the pre-greased hubs/drums, like the Terran Industries Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 3.5K Axles - 10" Diameter - 5 on 4-1/2 #TX68VJ, come with bearings made overseas and are all basically the same quality. At least that I…

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Hey Ian, great to hear from you again! The differences between the MORryde CRE3000 #MR87ZR and AllTrek 4000 #MR89DR that fit a 33" wheelbase is the height between the hanger and equalizer bolts, and the amount of travel the suspension style will…

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The Dexter Nev-R-Adjust electric trailer brakes can be manually adjusted. There are a couple teeth of the adjustment wheel that are exposed just under the lever that you referenced. I have attached a photo showing the teeth. You will likely need a…

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Hey JT! Sorry to hear about your trouble with the leaf springs. Hopefully there wasn't a lot of damage and everyone stayed safe. From what I have found the 26E-3500 is the same as the Dexter 072-027-00. This is the 6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for…

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Hey Victor, yes the Long U-Bolt Kit part #RM33KT is a Roadmaster brand u-bolt kit. This does include nuts and washers as well.

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Answer 10

Hey Eric, welcome back. The 3-1/8" Long Shackle Straps MORryde Suspension Upgrade Kit for Tandem Axle Trailers item #MR76ZR are going to be the longest option I have for a replacement wet bolt kit. They are compatible with Road Armour equalizers…

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Hi Travis; those look pretty flat so I don't think 26" would do it either. The 25-1/4" long #EM86RB you ordered will be a better fit. Completely flat these would have a similar measurement at just over 26" which is in line with…

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Answer 12

The determine the correct replacement leaf spring on your 2021 Coachmen 259FKDS you'll need to lift your trailer frame so the spring is hanging freely and then measure from center-eye to center-eye, then for the equalizer you need to measure…

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