Axle Thickness of Dexter 5,200 lbs and 6,000 lbs Axles
Updated 03/07/2023 | Published 03/04/2023
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Question:
Is the wall thickness the same on the Dexter 6000# axle and the 5200# Dexter axle? My main reason for going to 6000# from 5200# is to have a stronger tube so I dont need alignments every couple years. The 5200# axles from dexter seem a little soft.
asked by: DAMON M
Expert Reply:
The 6,000 lbs Dexter Axle item # 8327826 has a thickness of .16"
The 5,200 lbs Dexter Axle item # 8327816 has a thickness of .18"
The thickness of the axle won't affect you needing an alignment, unless you're bending the axles by overloading the trailer. You will want to focus more on your suspension components if you are having issues with alignment.
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Dexter Trailer Axle Beam with E-Z Lube Spindles - 86-1/2" Long - 6,000 lbs
- Trailer Axles
- Leaf Spring Suspension
- Standard Grade
- No Hubs
- 6000 lbs
- Spindles Only
- 71-1/2 Inch Spring Center
- 86-1/2 Inch Hub Face
- No Drop or Lift
- Dexter
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