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Hello everybody. This is Jeff at etrailer.com. Today, we're gonna take a look at this Dexter 12 1/4 inch by 2 1/2 inch left-hand, driver's side self-adjusting electric trailer brake assembly for 8,000 pound axles. Now, electric brakes are easier to install. They offer more user control than hydraulic brakes. Basically, they'll require only an electric brake controller, which we do sell separately… see more >
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As you may have already found, 5200 lb, 6000 lb and 7000 lb axles can all use the same components including inner/outer bearings, hubs and brakes. Here are some other things they share in common: Dexter 5200 lb Regular Duty Axle - 0.180 inch tube…
view full answer...Typically a Dexter 7k axle will have a diameter of 3 inches and an 8k axle will have a diameter of 3-1/2 inches. The thicker the axle the more weight it can handle. There really isn't an advantage to going with higher capacity leaf springs than…
view full answer...Disc brakes have to have a hydraulic element to activate them which means there isn't strictly an electric only option. What you'll want is an electric over hydraulic setup which gives you the adjustability of electric brakes but also the…
view full answer...The main reasons why trailer tires blow out is heat generated from under inflated tires and overloading the tires. Trailer tires should be inflated to the maximum psi indicated on the tire. A tire in the same size but with a higher ply rating would…
view full answer...The thickness of the tube is not any different as they are both 3 inch diameter, and the spindles are also the same utilizing the same inner diameter bearings, hubs, and seals. The difference in capacity is in the custom bend in the axle that creates…
view full answer...We only carry the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assemblies Left #DX25QR and Right #DX52QR for your Dexter axle. We do not carry the replacement lever, magnet or hardware separately for these brake assemblies.
view full answer...You can use a hand pump to bleed your trailer's brake lines or you can use 12V power input to the actuator from a charged 12V battery to power the actuator so you can clear the system of air. The HydraStar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator #HBA16…
view full answer...For a general-purpose safety chain for a standard gooseneck trailer we offer #337BSC3842 from Buyers Products. This is a 42-inch chain with 3/8-inch clevis. The chain is rated for 15,000 pounds. This is sold as a single chain, not a pair. The 36-inch…
view full answer...Since you found low voltage when testing the right side signal light pin on the vehicle connector, you have at least isolated the issue to the truck. If all the wires appear to be in good condition, then the issue is likely either a weak ground like…
view full answer...In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.
view full answer...According to Dexter Axle, the attachment bolts for a 12 x 2 brake assembly should be torqued to 25-50 foot/lbs. If you don't have a torque wrench handy, if you tighten the bolts until the lock washers flatten out, you'll be pretty darn close…
view full answer...What you have is a slipper spring setup on your 2015 Kaufman car trailer. So what you need for a triple axle hanger kit then is the part #APTT6SE which comes with everything needed. If you need new leaf springs too you'd want the 7k rated part…
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