LEAF SPRING AXLES
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Options Available On Leaf Spring Axles:
- Axle beam only (axle does not include hub; customer can reuse current hub)
- Axle with idler hubs (includes hubs used on trailers without brakes)
- Axle with brake drums & electric assemblies
- Drop Axle Option (4″ drop is most common)
For Custom Built Axles, we only accept Interac e-Transfer, Direct Wire Transfer and Mail Bank Draft as payment methods.
To Request an Axle Quote Click Here
In Order For You To Obtain A Quote, We Need The Following Information:
Please Note That Axle Dimentsions Are Not NECESSARY To Obtain a Quote
- If you are replacing axles on an existing trailer or building a trailer
- The weight carrying capacity of the axle you are replacing
- If building a trailer, the net weight of the cargo you want to haul
How to Determine Axle Weight Carrying Capacity:
Common Axles Ranging From 2,000lb to 7,000lb (Single Wheel)
- The number of wheels studs on the hub (4, 5*, 6, or 8) and diameter of the wheel stud**
- The inside & outside wheel bearing numbers (if unable to read the numbers, measure the inside diameter with a caliper)
- The diameter of the axle tube
- The inside diameter of the axle brake drum***
*5 bolt wheel bolt pattern (Most common is 5 on 4 1/2″)
**Wheel studs on 7,000lb axles can be either 1/2″ or 9/16″ diameter
***In rare cases, a 6 bolt hub/drum the brake shoe may be 2 1/4″ x 10″ instead of 12″ x 2″
Determining the Dimensions of Spring Axle
Click the button above for instructional video
- Hub face to hub face measurement
- Spring center to spring center measurement
- With 5-bolt hub, check bolt pattern (download template from our website* or consult a tire shop technician)
- Whether springs are underslung (below the axle) or overslung (on top of the axle)
- Whether the axle is straight or a drop axle (4″ Drop most common)
*Bolt pattern checker available for download from Resources
2,000lb
| PART NUMBER | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| DX00203 | Straight Trailer Spring Axle, Beam Only |
| DX00204 | Straight Trailer Spring Axle, Includes 4 on 4″ Idler Hubs |
| DX00205 | Straight Trailer Spring Axle, Includes 5 on 4 1/2″ Idler Hubs |
3,500lb
| PART NUMBER | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| DX00353 | Straight Trailer Spring Axle, Beam Only |
| DX00354 | Straight Trailer Spring Axle, Includes 5 on 4 1/2″ Idler Hubs |
| DX00355GC | Straight Trailer Spring Axle, Includes 5 on 4 1/2″ Brake Hubs & Electric Brake Assemblies |
| DX00357 | 4” Drop Trailer Spring Axle, Includes 5 On 4 ½” Idler Hubs |
| DX00358GCHD | 4” Drop Trailer Spring Axle, Includes 5 On 4 ½” Brake Hubs & Electric Brake Assemblies |
5,200lb & 6,000lb
| PART NUMBER | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| DX00523 | Straight Trailer Spring Axle, Beam Only |
| DX00524 | Straight Trailer Spring Axle, Includes 6 on 5 1/2″ Idler Hubs |
| DX00525GC | Straight Trailer Spring Axle, Includes 6 on 5 1/2″ Brake Hubs & Electric Brake Assemblies* |
| DX00527 | 4” Drop Trailer Spring Axle, Includes 6 On 5 ½” Idler Hubs |
| DX00528GC | 4” Drop Trailer Spring Axle, Includes 6 On 5 ½” Brake Hubs & Electric Brake Assemblies* |
*5.2k axles are typically paired with 6-bolt 15” wheels and tires; tire size is usually ST225/75R15.
7,000lb
| PART NUMBER | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| DX00703 | Straight Trailer Spring Axle, Beam Only |
| DX00704 | Straight Trailer Spring Axle, Includes 6 on 5 1/2″ Brake Hubs & Electric Brake Assemblies |
| DX00705GC | Straight Trailer Spring Axle, Includes 8 On 6 ½” Brake Hubs & Electric Brake Assemblies |
| DX00707 | 4” Drop Trailer Spring Axle, Includes 8 On 6 ½” Idler Hubs |
| DX00708GC | 4” Drop Trailer Spring Axle, Includes 8 On 6 ½” Brake Hubs & Electric Brake Assemblies |
8,000lb
| PART NUMBER | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| DX00805GC | Straight Trailer Spring Axle, Includes 8 on 6 1/2″ Brake Hubs & Electric Brake Assemblies |
10,000lb – 16,000lbs
How to Identify Axles with Dual Wheels
(10,000lbs – 16,000lb Capacity)
- The name of the axle manufacturer; the easiest way is to read the axle’s oil cap
- The inside and outisde wheel bearing numbers
- The number of wheel studs, along with the diameter of said wheel studs
- Whether it is a one-piece or two-piece hub & drum
- If the drum has an armature plate
- The pilot diameter of the wheel
| PART NUMBER | |
| 10GD865E-NOSPR | Dexter 10K General Duty Trailer Spring Axle, 8 on 6 1/2″ Bolt Pattern, 4.75″ Pilot Diameter |
Suspension Kits for Common Axle Configurations
| PART NUMBER | |
| DX00201 | Single Suspension Kit for 2,000lb Spring Axles |
| DX00351 | Single Suspension Kit for 3,500lb Spring Axles |
| DX00352 | Tandem Suspension Kit for 3,500lb Spring Axles |
| DX00522-DE | Tandem Suspension Kit for 5,200lb/6,000lb Spring Axles Using Double-Eye Springs |
| DX00522 | Tandem Suspension Kit for 5,200lb/6,000lb Spring Axles Using Slipper Springs |
| DX00702 | Tandem Suspension Kit for 7,000lb Spring Axles |
| DX00702-TRI | Triple Suspension Kit for 7,000lb Spring Axles |
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SHIPPING DISCLAIMER
Once an item has been shipped, Trailer Canada is not responsible for any damage, delays, or losses incurred during the shipping process.
The customer is responsible for pursuing any issues incured during the shipping process such as damage, delays or losses. The customer is also responsible for ensuring that the shipping information they provided, such as a delivery address, is accurate and will result in a successful delivery.
TRANSPORTATION AND DELIVERY OF AXLES
All Axles must be delivered by common carrier if delivery is requested.
For axle delivery across Canada we can reduce the cost of transportation by shipping the axle(s) to the nearest Carrier Depot or Truck Terminal where possible. Customer then drives to the Terminal to pick up the axles.
Customers may pickup at St. Paul, AB (Main Store) location if they wish. An estimate of time needed for manufacture and delivery of axles and components will be given to the Customer at time of order. We can estimate when the axles will be ready for pickup upon ordering the axles. We will call you when your axles are being delivered or ready for pickup.