How to Determine which Dexter Axle is on a Trailer
Updated 08/07/2014 | Published 08/06/2014
Question:
Hello, trying to detrmine which Dexter axle size that I have. 5K , 6K or 7K ? Looked at drum and found 12x 2D stamped, 6K PR GG 2005 dual axle Keystone Montana Mountaineer Fifth Wheel trailer 3108 BHS model 16x6 6 5.5 wheels thank You
asked by: Jerry B
Expert Reply:
It sounds like the 6K might be referring to 6,000 pounds although I cannot be 100 percent sure on that. I could tell you for sure if you could tell me the inner and outer bearing numbers stamped in to the bearings.
A 7K axle will use inner bearing 25580 or 28580 and outer bearing 14125A, 15123, or 25580.
A 6K axle will use inner bearing 25580 or 501349 and outer bearing 14125A, 15123, 506849, or LM67048.
A 5200 pound axle will use inner bearing 25580 and outer bearing 14125A, 15213, or LM67048.
You can see there is a lot of overlap there. Also a 12 x 2 inch drum is common on all 3 sizes. Check the axle itself for a plate or something stamped into it. Dexter axles will have information on them somewhere.
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