Description
The Dexter® Trailer Axle 8,000 lb. 4″ Drop Standard Spring is a genuine Dexter drop axle beam designed for heavy-duty tandem axle trailers that require additional ground clearance or a lower ride height. This 4″ drop axle provides a lower center of gravity for improved stability while maintaining the strong 8,000 lb. capacity.
Key Features
- Capacity: 8,000 lb.
- Drop: 4″ Drop
- Tube: 3.5″ diameter x 1/4″ wall round tubing
- Spindles: Type 42 with an inner journal dimension of 1 3/4″ and an outer journal dimension of 1 1/4″
- Brake Flanges: Included (ready for brake installation)
- Design: Straight axle (not cambered), standard spring
- Finish: Black painted for corrosion protection
- Brand: Genuine Dexter Axle
Trailer axle: 3.5″ diameter x 1/4″ wall, round tubing. Uses electric or hydraulic brake sold separately: 12″ x 3 3/8″ electric. Uses hub/drum sold separately: Hub or hub/drums available in 8-6.5″ in a 9/16″ or 5/8″ stud. Uses bearings 25580 inner and 02475 outer. Lubrication: Grease or Oil. Spindle: Type 42 with an inner journal dimension of 1 3/4″ and an outer journal dimension of 1 1/4″. Includes four-hole brake flange. Trailer axles are available in different lengths or hub faces. Trailer axle price does not include springs, hangers, or U-bolts sold separately. Maximum Overhang = 19″ Minimum Overhang = 18″ Overhang is the difference between the spring center and the hub face. Exceeding the maximum overhang will result in reduced axle capacity. Minimum Overhang dimensions are based on zero offset wheels and physical clearances; and are determined by suspension type, wheel and tire combination. Axles are straight axles, not cambered. Coated with standard black paint.
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