Can I just upgrade to 5200 pound axles ?
OK...example; I have a trailer frame with dual axles rated at 4400 each. The frame design is well built with a tubular frame. So lets say the axles are rated for 4400 each now and I have 15 inch E rat...
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On a Titanium that I had with 5200 lb suspension/axles I found that the only difference to a 6000 lb suspension was the spring pack. The hubs, brakes and bearings were the same for both axle ratings. Generally, 5000/5200 and 6000 lb axles have a 6 stud wheel and 7000/8000 lb axles have 8 lug wheels. It sounds to me like your trailer springs were down graded from 5200 to 4400 lbs just like my Titanium was downgraded from 6000 to 5200 lbs. They save a little weight and can put cheaper, smaller tires on the trailers. It's like my current trailer with 7000lb axle rating. The only difference to make them 8000lb is the tires. It came with LT235/75/16 E load range tires and all it would have taken to get an 8000lb rating would have been to use 'G' load rated tires. There is a big cost difference between 'E' and 'G' rated tires.
It really comes down to what you expect to need for the weight you will be running with. Assuming the frame is adequate for that weight, pick a suspension package that will comfortably carry and stop your unit.
It really comes down to what you expect to need for the weight you will be running with. Assuming the frame is adequate for that weight, pick a suspension package that will comfortably carry and stop your unit.
