New Trailer Axles

[kenmac]

Up grading the axles on my trailer

Does $750.00 sound like a good price for 2 - 5200# 6 lug axles brakes on both axles with springs sound ok ?

 

[Diamondpilot]

Seems right but is the trailer upto the task and the spring hangers in the right spot?

Chris

 

[Misfire]

Up grading the axles on my trailer

Does $750.00 sound like a good price for 2 - 5200# 6 lug axles brakes on both axles with springs sound ok ?

Not if they are what I think they are. I don't remember the brand name off the top of my head, but they have crap brakes and originate in NC.

Where did these things come from?

 

[kenmac]

Seems right but is the trailer upto the task and the spring hangers in the right spot?

Chris

Spring hangers will work with new springs. Trailer has had more weight than that on it. I usually over load it as is. That's why I'm upgrading. Trailer is 5'' channel all steel trailer. Just can't decide on tires. Rims will be 6 lug. Just trying to deside on the tire sizes 225-75-16 (8 ply) or 235-85-16 (10 ply)

 

[kenmac]

Not if they are what I think they are. I don't remember the brand name off the top of my head, but they have crap brakes and originate in NC.

Where did these things come from?

Guy at local trailer supply place tells me they are dexter axles. I said local. They have several large warehouses. They sell rims for large turuck and parts for large trailers

 

[Misfire]

Guy at local trailer supply place tells me they are dexter axles. I said local. They have several large warehouses. They sell rims for large turuck and parts for large trailers

Dexter makes great axles. I would look for the maker's tag on the bottom of the axle or wherever Dexter places theirs to verify they really are from that company. They have have good support available on their website.

 

[mikehaugen]

If I remember correctly dexter stamps the drums at the very least. That seems like an excellent price from what I have seen. Cheapest I have seen is usually 400-450 an axle if you want brakes and springs. I guess I haven't searched all that much though. Also not sure if they were dexter's.

 

[WD40]

If it were me I would go with the P 235-85-R16 (10 ply They are easy to come by.
Doug

 

[kenmac]

Not if they are what I think they are. I don't remember the brand name off the top of my head, but they have crap brakes and originate in NC.

Where did these things come from?

Just an update.... I picked up my axles today and they are stamped Dexter axle 2 -5200 # axles with brakes & springs for $750.00. Hope I got a deal

 

[MillWeld]

I hope I didn't but crap but I spent $300 for 2 ALKO 5200 lb axles with drums and little-worn brakes but withOUT springs. I put them on my 4 ton trailer and have been satisfied so far. (My truck can't pull and stop with 4 tons so I limit cargo to 2 tons). Misfire, Yeah, I bought them in NC. Why does that make them crap?

Bob

 

[saltbranch]

Just an update.... I picked up my axles today and they are stamped Dexter axle 2 -5200 # axles with brakes & springs for $750.00. Hope I got a deal

Those axles alone run 600.00/ pair here in so. Tx, seems you got a fair price with springs and all. I would go the the 7.50-16 or 235/85/16 10 plys. One thing you will need to consider is your fender highth vs. tire size. Assuming they were setup for the 15 tailer tire size. You will love the 16" 10 plys vs the 15" tires when on the road loaded heavy.

 

[kenmac]

Those axles alone run 600.00/ pair here in so. Tx, seems you got a fair price with springs and all. I would go the the 7.50-16 or 235/85/16 10 plys. One thing you will need to consider is your fender highth vs. tire size. Assuming they were setup for the 15 tailer tire size. You will love the 16" 10 plys vs the 15" tires when on the road loaded heavy.

Just got back in town. I intend to replace the old fenders . They are all bent up. I'll adjust the height to the new tires

 

[Misfire]

I hope I didn't but crap but I spent $300 for 2 ALKO 5200 lb axles with drums and little-worn brakes but withOUT springs. I put them on my 4 ton trailer and have been satisfied so far. (My truck can't pull and stop with 4 tons so I limit cargo to 2 tons). Misfire, Yeah, I bought them in NC. Why does that make them crap?

Bob

There is a 5,200 lb axle made in NC (not by Dexter) that really sucks in my opinion. As I recall they are out of Lexington. I don't remember the brand name of the top of my head. If your brakes work well, you probably don't have them.

 

[Bird]

Up grading the axles on my trailer

Does $750.00 sound like a good price for 2 - 5200# 6 lug axles brakes on both axles with springs sound ok ?

I went to the Dexter factory in Elkhart in August, 1990, to upgrade the suspension on our 32' fifth-wheel and they custom made me two 5200# axles with the optional 6000# tubes (3" x .250" thickness), 12" brakes, springs, spring shackles and made for 6 lug wheels. I replaced everything from the frame down to the ground, and got all but the tires and wheels from Dexter for $729.97 which was supposedly dealer cost at the time. I got the five load range D Goodyear Marathon tires (ST225-75R15) elsewhere. And since this was 22 years ago, I'd say your price is very good.

 

[Rara Avis]

I hope I didn't but crap but I spent $300 for 2 ALKO 5200 lb axles with drums and little-worn brakes but withOUT springs. I put them on my 4 ton trailer and have been satisfied so far. (My truck can't pull and stop with 4 tons so I limit cargo to 2 tons). Misfire, Yeah, I bought them in NC. Why does that make them crap?

Bob

Al-Ko makes good axles...

AL-KO Kober - full line axle and brake manufacturer