Recommended Replacement Leaf Spring for a Dexter 072-078-00

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Looking for a Dexter 2200lb leaf spring. Dexter p/n 072-078-00. Do you have a direct replacement? Thanks

asked by: Joe J

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For your Dexter 072-078-00 axle, I recommend going with the 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 5,000-lb Trailer Axles # e44SR.

These leaf springs are the same length as your current springs but are going to have a higher capacity at 5,000 lbs.

expert reply by: Bryce D

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The closest match we have for a Dexter Trailer Leaf Spring 072-099-00 is the 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 4,000-lb Trailer Axles part #e22YR which will be an exact fit. The only difference being a slightly higher capacity of 4,000 lbs compared to the…

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Answer 2

The hangers will vary depending on the exact suspension set up from the manufacturer. With different spring combinations and number of axles used this will cause different parts to be required. These spring hangers are designed specifically for the…

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Answer 3

The Dexter 072-078-00 is a 2,200 lb capacity leaf spring. You can use a higher capacity leaf spring, however it won't increase the capacity of your trailer as the axle is still rated for that max capacity of 4,400 lbs. My recommendation for a…

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I checked your order notes and the leaf springs you bought last year were the part #e28SR which are for 5k axles. Since this is over the capacity of your axle failure would not have been caused by over loading the trailer assuming you stayed under…

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The 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring #e44SR is our closest leaf spring to the Dexter 072-078-00 which we do not carry. Each of these springs is the same 25-1/4" from eye to eye but are rated for 2,500lbs per spring versus the 2,200lbs you are needing.

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Answer 6

The 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring part #e44SR is what I recommend using to replace your Dexter Leaf Spring 072-078-00. It's the same length but a slightly higher capacity, 4,400 lbs vs. 5,000 lbs which is not much so it won't really affect the…

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Answer 7

Hello Jody, thanks for the picture. Your Dexter 13-122 equalizer is 7-3/4" long and 2-7/8" tall. The replacement equalizer must be identical in size to the original. The best upgraded equalizer to replace this is the Dexter E-Z Flex…

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We do have a compatible grease seal for your 168255TC oil seal, however, we do not carry rubber coated seals in this size. The 168255TC oil seal was designed to work with oil bath hubs on a 3,500 lb axle. For the most part, axle manufacturers have…

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Answer 9

I pulled 3 different wheels from our warehouse and weighed them on our scale for you. The Aluminum HWT Mod Trailer Wheel, part #AM22646 weighs 15.8 lbs. This has a pilot hole that measures 4.25 inches. I pulled a couple steel wheels as well. The…

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Answer 10

I attached a picture of where you'll find the brake controller install wiring on your 2021 Chevy Suburban that you can use to install a controller like the Brake EVN #TK63VR.

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Answer 11

For your 2020 Chevy Suburban the brake controller solution I recommend is the Curt Echo Mobile part #C51180 as this is the easiest to install controller available that also works extremely well. To install it you just have to plug it into the 7-way…

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The Dexstar Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel #AM20422 weighs 19lbs by itself. The same wheel mounted with a Karrier ST205/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire with 15" White Spoke Wheel #AM32395 weighs 44lbs which includes the tire valve as well. Trailer tires…

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