Does Drop Spindle Add Clearance?

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Since this lowers the axle relative to the wheel center, how does this improve ground clearance? Wouldnt it lower the trailer, reducing ground clearance?

asked by: Mike

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You are correct, the Dexter Trailer Axle Beam with 4" Drop E-Z Lube Spindles # 7685269 does lower the trailer. The clearance is the clearance of the spindle from the axle, as you can see in the accompanying photo.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

Hello Francis. Thanks for sending in the pictures. With the axle being 3" diameter tells me that they are 5,200-7,000 lbs. I have a solution for you, but you probably aren't going to get too excited about it. Your best bet is to replace…

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Answer 2

The Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver #75521 you were looking at is confirmed to fit your 2001 Chevrolet Silverado as long as it is a 1500 or 2500 Light Duty with the OEM rear bumper and brackets. This hitch fits vehicles with 42" wide frames…

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Answer 3

The Curt hitch part #13332 was designed to specifically fit your 2000 Chevy Silverado so the great news you do not need to measure anything on your truck to know it will fit. I attached a link to an install video for the hitch on a 1999 Silverado…

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Answer 4

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 5

Hey Donald, the best Blue Ox weight distribution would be the pat #BXW0550 as it has a perfect tongue weight range for your 450 lb tongue weight trailer.

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Answer 6

Yes, you are correct. In order to correctly take this measurement you will need to measure from the center of the spindle to the center of the main axle tube. I have included a picture for reference.

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Answer 7

Hello again, James. We will need to consider a different approach here because the Timbren Silent Ride Suspension like part #TSR3500S05 cannot be used with torsion axles. In order to use the Silent Ride you would need to completely replace both…

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Answer 8

Sorry Frank but we have no standard axles that match the dimensions you are needing. We're a couple of inches off on the hub face for the closest one item #e93GR. The only alternative I have is to offer you an axle-less solution which is a set of…

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Answer 9

Hey Dan, The info you provided does tell us a bit about the axle but isn't enough to look up what components go with with it. With it being a 3,500lb axle it's probably a generic 3,500lb kit for the bearings and seals but I'd hate to not…

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Answer 10

That does make sense. We don't have an exact replacement for your application but if you check out the Dexter Trailer Axle Beam with 4" Drop E-Z Lube Spindles #7685269 you can see that it has 95" hub-face and 80" spring-center…

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Answer 11

Dexter is a great company and provide a made in the USA product. It really depends on your preference and how long you plan on keeping the trailer. I am a build it right the first time kinda guy so I would go with 2 Dexter Axle #7685269, 4 Hubs…

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Answer 12

Andy, while I do like your Axle #e95SR and U-Bolt Kit #CE23002 selection of which you will need 2 of each I do have another recommendation for the suspension kit. The Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit #APT3 you found has longer equalizers designed for a…

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