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kyle86
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Apr 27, 2016

Question about axle capacity - hub face to spring centr spec

I decided to upgrade and I just ordered a couple dexter 5200 axles for my trailer. While surfing the catalog I found that this particular axle's distance between hub face and spring center should be minimum 13" and maximum 15". My distance Hf to spring center is 16.5". Is this something to be concerned about?

Edit: oh yea I was planning on using less than rated springs (2400 lb each) a better ride anyway so already would be a little less capacity than the full 10400. My loaded axle weight on the scale was 6700 lbs
  • I called dexter and they got it straightened out. Thanks yall!
  • You can order your axles to your specifications, measure your face to face on the hubs and center to center on the springs. They will build to your sizes.
  • Contact Dexter and find out


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