Can Spring Seats Be Positioned at 70-1/4" on the Dexter Trailer Axle Beam # 8327812-I?

Updated 02/24/2024 | Published 02/23/2024

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Dexter Trailer Axle Beam w/ Idler Hubs - 4" Drop - E-Z Lube - 5 on 4-1/2 - 89" Long - 3.5K

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Question:

my axel is 4 inches to long for spring center to spring center I need same type axle but 4 inches shorter and with spring center to spring center at 70 1/4 inches is this posiable

asked by: William C

Expert Reply:

On an axle like the Dexter Trailer Axle Beam # 8327812-I with it being 89" long and having a 4" drop the maximum allowable overhang is 18". This means the smallest spring center to spring center measurement allowed by Dexter would be 71". While we do not carry this size you can have 2 new Spring Seats # TRSS238 welded on at that distance. This would require you to move your leaf springs since you cannot position the springs where you need. You could possibly special order a narrower axle depending if your hubs can be closer than 89" on center.

expert reply by: Bud M