Looking For Replacement Axles With Brakes For Enclosed Trailer

Updated 08/05/2026 | Published 07/31/2026

Question:

Looking to replace both of the axles on my 8.5 x 16 trailer with electric brakes. This is a basic enclosed trailer. What lift or do you recommend?

asked by: Devin W

Expert Reply:

Hey Devin, thanks for reaching out. We may have an axle for you, but I'll need more information from you to say for sure. Here is what I'll need to know:

The weight capacity of each axle
The hub face (HF) length of the axle
The spring center (SC) length of the axle

For newer axles, there should be a sticker on the axle tube that has all this info. If no sticker is present, you can measure the HF and SC length. Then if you can provide the casting number from one of your hubs, I should be able to use that to look up the weight capacity.

Shoot me that info when you get a chance and I'm happy to look into it and make a recommendation.

expert reply by: Jesse M