Can 4 inch Drop Axle be Replaced with Straight Axle

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I need to replace a 3500 4” axle in my enclosed trailer. Can I install a straight axle instead? Thanks

asked by: Jaime C

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If you happened to have enough ground clearance you could go with a straight axle but you would be losing about 4 inches of clearance between the tires. I attached a link to both styles of 3,500 lb axles we carry as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Hey Brian. I recommend using the Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit item #K71-384-00. We've had quite a few customers over the years make this change their trailers with lots of success. Doing this will give you a lift equal to the…

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Answer 2

The 175/80-13 tire that you have now is 24" diameter x 6.9" wide and the new 225/75-15 tire is 28.3" diameter x 8.9" wide. Therefore, the new tire size will be 4.3" larger in overall diameter and 2" larger in overall…

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Answer 3

I am sorry Mike but we do not sell custom fit fenders for your Forest River R-Pod. The absolute closest thing I could offer would be the CE Smith Single Axle Trailer Fender item #CE17100ATB. It measures 10" Wide x 32" long x 16" tall…

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Answer 4

Hey Alex, if you don't mind swapping your drop axle to a straight axle that would be a great way to gain the additional height over using an over under kit. That would be a lot more expensive than a over under kit part #K71-384-00 so keep that in…

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Answer 5

There isn't a rebuild kit, but you can definitely replace your TDE LP7000 brake actuator with one of the following, depending on if you have disc or drum brakes: - Drum Brakes: Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator #DX33FR - Disc Brakes: Dexter…

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Answer 6

Hey Dale! From what we have found, the pins on the replacement inner members like #DX97FR won't line up correctly on the old TDE LP7000. Since they're no longer around, a complete replacement is the best option. I recommend using the Dexter…

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Answer 7

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 8

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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Answer 9

Hey Bryan, that's a good question. The pricing can definitely be misleading, but I wouldn't use it to judge the quality of the tire. A lot of that comes down to promotions, inventory, and whether you're looking at a tire by itself or…

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Answer 10

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 11

The 5.30-12 tires, being wider, are going to make more contact with the road. This means that the noise, and heat build up will be higher than a 4.80-12 tire but the rolling resistance will actually be less because the tire is larger diameter. The…

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Answer 12

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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