Will Fender Clearance Be an Issue if Replacing Axle with 4 inch Drop Axle on Trailer
Updated 10/30/2025 | Published 02/01/2025
Question:
Would there be a wheel to fender clearance if I replace the axle with the standard height axle? My trailer has the standard height axles on it.
asked by: Donnie
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Expert Reply:
Hey Donnie, if you were to replace your standard axles with 4 inch drop axles like the part # E95SR that you referenced you'd lose 4 inches of fender clearance. Typically you want a minimum of 3 inches of fender clearance so you'd need to have at least 7 inches currently to go to the drop axle.
expert reply by:
Jameson C
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Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes - 4" Drop - 5 on 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 89" Long - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Axles
- Leaf Spring Suspension
- Standard Grade
- Electric Brakes
- 3500 lbs
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- 74 Inch Spring Center
- 89 Inch Hub Face
- Drop - 4 Inch
- etrailer
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Jameson C.
10/30/2025
Hey Donnie, how did things work out after checking your fender clearance for the drop axle? Knowing whether the 4-inch drop left enough space could help others thinking about the same swap. Your update could make it easier for the next person with the same issue.