The 6.2" dimension is the measurement from the outside hub face to the inside of the swing arm. The 6.5" dimension is the minimum overhang with a standard spindle. The 6.0" dimension is the minimum overhang with a smaller spindle.
The 6.2" dimension is the measurement from the outside hub face to the inside of the swing arm. The 6.5" dimension is the minimum overhang with a standard spindle. The 6.0" dimension is the minimum overhang with a smaller spindle.
Fred
The Dexter #9 torsion axle I bought years ago (2007) was custom made with 6" long "short" spindles, brake hubs for electric brakes, and electric brakes. I also bought the optional mounting bracket.
I like that. It looks like it will make (later) adding electric brakes easier for new Dexter torflex axles with removable spindles, too, if all the new removable spindles come with a brake flange as shown in the video. Wonder if they have different length removable spindles?
Edit: I cannot find replacement spindles when I searched for them on Dexter's web site. I even used "spindle" in the parts search box with no results. Frustrating.
2nd edit: I called Dexter. I was told the change is so new that they do not offer replacement spindles on their web site. A new web site is in the works and the removable spindles in their parts department may be made available then. The replaceable spindles will not fit older axles with welded on spindles. They will only fit new axles
When you order a new axle you (may) have three choices: An axle with no brakes. An axle with optional brake flanges installed, so brakes can easily be added in the future. An axle with factory installed brakes on the new axle.
If you choose to defer the expense to add electric brakes when you buy a new Dexter #9 Torflex axle or an Axis 500-2200 lb. torsion axle that you order with an optional brake flanges installed it will cost nearly $250.00 (Sept.2013 prices) to buy the parts later that are needed to add brakes. The cost would be similar for a Flexiride axle with brake flanges. Prices for the estimate are from etrailer.com etrailer.com.
My original post was done years ago. It seems that Dexter torsion axles prices have skyrocketed in the meantime.
I see you're in BC, Canada. You might consider contacting Timbren (a Canadian company) about their Axle-Less trailer suspensions: http://timbren.com/axle-less/
Flexiride torsion axles from Southwest Wheel southwestwheel.com/p-2311-2000-lb-flexiride-torsion-axle.aspx are a good, often more affordable, alternative to Dexter torsion axles. They come with a brake flange. Southwest Wheel sells brake parts too. Or they may custom build a flexiride axle with electric brakes already installed for you, or other buyers.
There may be Canadian flexiride axle suppliers that would be more affordable and/or easier for you to work with.
Flexiride axle information: http://www.theuniversalgroup.com/flexiride/ They license and supply parts to a sizeable number of manufacturers of Flexiride axles in the USA and Canada.
Kind of off topic. Old college friends of mine live in Lund and Powell River, BC. I'd really enjoy visiting them again in the future, on a trip with my teardrop trailer.
Esteban wrote:My original post was done years ago. It seems that Dexter torsion axles prices have skyrocketed in the meantime.
I see you're in BC, Canada. You might consider contacting Timbren (a Canadian company) about their Axle-Less trailer suspensions: http://timbren.com/axle-less/
Flexiride torsion axles from Southwest Wheel southwestwheel.com/p-2311-2000-lb-flexiride-torsion-axle.aspx are a good, often more affordable, alternative to Dexter torsion axles. They come with a brake flange. Southwest Wheel sells brake parts too. Or they may custom build a flexiride axle with electric brakes already installed for you, or other buyers.
There may be Canadian flexiride axle suppliers that would be more affordable and/or easier for you to work with.
Flexiride axle information: http://www.theuniversalgroup.com/flexiride/ They license and supply parts to a sizeable number of manufacturers of Flexiride axles in the USA and Canada.
Kind of off topic. Old college friends of mine live in Lund and Powell River, BC. I'd really enjoy visiting them again in the future, on a trip with my teardrop trailer.
Thanks for the information...now I have something else to consider. :-)