Description
The Dexter® 10,000 lb. Capacity Bare Trailer Axle Beam (74″ Track Width / 46″ Spring Center) is a genuine heavy-duty replacement axle tube built for commercial trailers, flatbeds, and heavy equipment haulers. Designed with a 74″ tubing width and 46″ spring centers, this robust 5″ outer-diameter steel beam provides a direct-fit replacement for swapping out a bent or stressed axle housing while keeping your existing brake assemblies and hub units.
Key Features & Specifications
- Axle Rating: 10,000 lbs. capacity bare beam
- Tubing Width (TW): 74 Inches
- Spring Center (SC): 46 Inches
- Tube Dimensions: 5.00″ OD x 0.25″ Wall Thickness high-strength steel tubing
- Mounting Setup: Underslung (spring perches welded underneath the axle tube)
- Spring Compatibility: Accepts 2.50″ wide leaf springs
- Spindle Configuration: Engineered for standard grease bearing configurations
- Includes: Raw axle beam with pre-welded brake flanges and spring seats (no hubs, brakes, or leaf springs)
- Manufacturer: Genuine Dexter® Axle
This underslung bare beam features factory-welded perches for 2.5″ wide springs and pre-installed flanges designed for standard grease-lubricated bearing setups. It enables repair shops and fleet owners to bolt on their current 12-1/4″ x 3-3/8″ brake backing plates, grease hubs, and suspension hardware—restoring proper alignment and tire wear without purchasing an expensive, fully dressed axle assembly.
Need confirmation on measuring your track or calculating hub face spacing for your frame? Call our trailer axle team at 1-800-866-3336 for expert fitment assistance.
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Cost-Effective Commercial Axle Repair
Replacing a bent axle beam instead of buying a complete assembly is the most economical way to fix tracking issues caused by overloading or road debris. By transferring your existing hub-drums, bearings, and brake components onto a new 5″ Dexter 10k beam, you protect your tire investment and maintain full heavy-haul capacity at a fraction of the cost.
