Dexter Axle upgrade 3500 to 5200
I have Dexter neverlube 3500 pound axles on my 6400 pound TT, D rated tires and 6 lug rims. I have had one bearing failure and now it is almost time to replace the cartridge bearings again. The bearin...
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I made a few calls today. I can get 5200 pound axles with brakes and springs. They will bolt right up and my 6x 5.5 rims will also bolt up to them. E-Z flex system also stays. Cost would be about $900. To R&R my never lube bearings when due will be about $400. I will go with the standard bearings next time.
With my TT at 6400 bare total, add water and gear it will be close to 7500. 700 on the hitch leaves a good 6700 or more on two 3500 axles. Add a little shock load or other load adding things and we easy go over the limit. 5200 axles will put me at about 65% loaded limit. Plus bigger brakes. Outdoor RV uses 5200 on all their TT's. Sunnybrook!!! what were you thinking. It didn't save you enough money to keep from being eaten by Winny.
With my TT at 6400 bare total, add water and gear it will be close to 7500. 700 on the hitch leaves a good 6700 or more on two 3500 axles. Add a little shock load or other load adding things and we easy go over the limit. 5200 axles will put me at about 65% loaded limit. Plus bigger brakes. Outdoor RV uses 5200 on all their TT's. Sunnybrook!!! what were you thinking. It didn't save you enough money to keep from being eaten by Winny.
