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Utility Trailers
Parts, Kits & Accessories for Utility Trailers
Keep your utility trailer ready for any job with durable, high-quality parts. We’ve got the components you need for quick repairs and lasting performance.
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General Utility — Overview
Since 1960, Dexter has produced over 60 million axles and is the leader in high-quality utility trailer parts. Whether it's an open-air, gooseneck, or angle iron utility trailer, Dexter’s trailer axle capacities range from 2,000 lbs – 16,000 lbs. These can be built to specifications for your specific trailer design. Dexter's products are designed, tested, and proven to last longer than other trailer products.
Common Applications
Landscaping & lawncare — mowers, trimmers, baggers
Home improvement & construction materials
ATV/UTV & powersports hauling
Debris removal, moving & general hauling
Farm & ranch — feed, fencing, small equipment
How to Measure Your Axle
The most common industry measurement is Hub Face, which is the measurement from the wheel mounting surface on one hub to the wheel mounting surface of the opposite hub.
Spring centers are the centerline measurement of the spring mounting pads on the axle.
Lighting & Wiring Tips
Use tinned copper connectors & heat-shrink
Protect runs with loom & grommets
Verify grounds — most lighting issues start there
Bearing Maintenance Tips
Along with bearing adjustment, proper lubrication is essential to the proper function and reliability of your trailer axle. Bearings should be lubricated every 12 months or 12,000 miles.
Utility Trailer FAQs
What is a Torsion Axle?
The torsion axle is designed as a completely self-contained axle and suspension system. This trailing arm-type torsion axle employs natural rubber cords supporting heat-treated inner bars of solid steel. Press-fitted and welded to the ends of these independently floating bars are the steel torsion arm/spindle assemblies. These arms can be specified to a range of starting angles, which allow the designer to tailor the running height of the vehicle. Dexter can provide you with all the Torsion products and options you and your customers need.
What is a Tube Axle?
Leaf Spring axles utilize steel spindles welded to tubing to form an axle beam. Depending on the capacity rating of the axle, spindles are usually available in either a straight or drop design to help designers establish the desired frame height or ground clearance. Leaf springs are attached to the axle using U-bolts and can be positioned either under or over the tube. Use under-mounted springs (underslung) to lower the frame height and over-mounted springs (overslung) to raise the frame. The designer can choose stamped steel hangers of varying heights to allow additional control of the vehicle height. Dexter has all the products and attachment accessories you need for leaf spring axles.
What are the Types of Leaf Springs?
There are two basic types of springs to choose from: Double Eye or Slipper Springs. Double Eye Springs are used with the shackle-type suspensions. Slipper Springs are the heavy-duty springs used with slipper-type suspensions. Complete sets of springs and U-Bolt kits can be ordered with axles.
How do you Determine Bolt Pattern?
To determine the bolt circle on hubs with an even number of studs, measure center-to-center on studs directly across from each other on the diameter. Example: 8 on 6 1/2 would mean 8 bolt holes with 6 1/2" center-to-center diameter. On hubs with an odd number of studs, measure any stud center to the point halfway between studs on the diameter. Example: 5 on 4 1/2 would mean 5 bolt holes with 4 1/2" measure to a point halfway between the opposite studs. Another way to measure the odd number bolt pattern is by measuring the center of a stud to the center of the next stud.
How do you tell the difference between left and right hand brakes?
To determine the right- or left-side electric brake assembly, position the brake with the magnet at the bottom. On electric brakes, the actuating arm will always curve from the pivot pin to the magnet, toward the left for left-hand brakes and toward the right for right-hand brakes. To determine the right- or left-side hydraulic brake assembly, position the brake with the wheel cylinder at the top. On 10" and 12" brakes the input port will be at the rear of the brake. On all sizes of brakes the primary (shorter) brake shoe will be to the front of the brake.
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