huntindog
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This is what I have so far. Am I missing or misunderstanding anything regarding this?
REPAIR - 3,500lb
Spindle: https://www.ebay.com/itm/292806391674
- HD 3" tube
- $237 (two needed)
- $60 shipping (two needed)
Bearing and seal kit: https://www.ebay.com/itm/351380741008
- $44 (one needed)
Springs: https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Leaf-Springs/etrailer/e22YR.html
- $65 (four needed)
Suspension kit: https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Leaf-Spring-Suspension/Dexter/K71-449-00.html
- $244 (one needed)
U-bolts 3": https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Leaf-Spring-Suspension/Dexter/SP01-060.html
- $27 (two needed)
Total: $1,196
UPGRADE - 6000lb
Complete axle: https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Axles/etrailer/e73SR.html
- $486 (two needed)
- 6 on 5.5
Conversion kit: https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Leaf-Spring-Suspension/Dexter/K71-384-00.html
- $64 (two needed)
Springs: https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Leaf-Springs/etrailer/e94SR.html
- $75 (four needed)
Suspension kit: https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Leaf-Spring-Suspension/Dexter/K71-449-00.html
- $244 (one needed)
Wheels: https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Tires-and-Wheels/Americana/AM33NR.html
- $118 (four needed)
Total: $2,116
The upgrade will also need welding for the spring mounts and moving tires over to the new wheels. Maybe I can sell the old Lionshead wheels? Not sure if they are worth anything though. No damage on them.
I would like the Dexter EZ-Flex but they are a bit pricey for me right now. :/
I would go with the 6K upgrade. with 6 lug wheels you could then upgrade to 16" wheels and run LT tires. This opens up a HUGE selection of quality LT tires. The cheapest LT tire is better than any ST tire. (3500# axles generally have 5 lugs and 6 lug 16" wheels are not mass produced)
P.S.You can get steel white spoke wheels a lot cheaper.
I personally think they are better. A road hazard can crack an aluminum wheel which ruins it. Steel wheels bend. A bent wheel can often be bent back with a hammer good enough to be servicable. I have done this, and seen others do it.
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