Can I Upgrade 3,500 lb Axles to 5,200 lb Axles on a Budget
Updated 06/06/2024 | Published 09/10/2022
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hello, I have a question, my trailer is double axle, it has 3,500 per axle, they are bad and I want to put 5,200, my question is the components that my axles have, they work in the 5200 axle or they dont work and I have to buy the 3500 axle, I dont have much money for it spend and I want to know if I buy the 5200 pound axle alone or the 3500 axle alone, putting the components of my old axle on it I put a photo that is the same as the one of my trailer that has 4 holes and your 5200 pound one has 5 screws. My axle diameter is 7inch circumference like the guy in the video
asked by: Anthony O
Expert Reply:
Thank you for reaching out!
The best thing for your situation is to go with the 3,500 lb Dexter Axle # T3584F-8974 you are looking at. While you can upgrade your axles to the 5,200 lb # e55GR, you won't really see a benefit from it unless you also upgrade your trailer suspension and then reinforce the frame so it can safely handle the extra weight of your cargo.
When you toss in the fact that you're wanting to use the same equipment from your old axles that also helps clear things up since the brake mounting flange has a different mounting hole pattern and then the spindles are different sizes so you'd have to get new hubs and brakes (if you run with brakes on your trailer).
Just be sure the 74" spring center and 89" hub face measurements match with your current axles and you'll be good to go with the newer 3,500 lb axle!
Attached are some videos for you to check out.
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Trailer Axle Beam with Easy Grease Spindles - 89" Long - 5,200 lbs
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- Leaf Spring Suspension
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- 5200 lbs
- Spindles Only
- 74 Inch Spring Center
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