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Dexter 7,000 lb Electric Brake Trailer Axle Kits


Build, repair, or upgrade your trailer with genuine Dexter 7,000 lb electric brake trailer axle kits engineered for equipment, cargo, utility, landscape, dump, agricultural, and car hauler trailer applications. Available in Axle Only, Suspension Kit, Build Kit, and Running Gear Kit configurations with multiple hub face and spring center sizes to match your trailer setup.

Features include a Dexter D70 electric brake axle with pre-installed 12″ x 2″ electric brakes, 8 on 6.5″ hub and drum assemblies, Dexter E-Z Lube spindles, a heavy-duty 3″ cambered axle tube, double-eye leaf springs on applicable kit levels, and optional 16″ wheels with ST235/80R16 radial trailer tires. Designed for dependable braking performance, simplified maintenance, and long-term towing reliability.

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Price range: $895.00 through $1,400.00

Dexter 7,000 lb Electric Brake Trailer Axle Kits

The Dexter 7,000 lb Electric Brake Trailer Axle Kits provide a complete solution for trailer axle replacement, repairs, and new trailer construction. Designed for equipment trailers, car haulers, dump trailers, cargo trailers, utility trailers, landscape trailers, agricultural trailers, and other heavy-duty applications, these kits feature genuine Dexter components engineered for dependable braking performance and long service life.

Each kit includes a genuine Dexter D70 7,000 lb electric brake trailer axle with pre-installed 12″ x 2″ electric brake assemblies, 8 on 6.5″ hub and drum assemblies, Dexter E-Z Lube spindles, and a heavy-duty cambered 3″ round axle tube. Available in four kit configurations and three hub face and spring center sizes, you can select the package that best fits your trailer build or repair project.

Free shipping in the lower 48 states.


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Select the trailer axle package that best matches your trailer repair, replacement, or new trailer build requirements.

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Included Components Axle Only Suspension Kit Build Kit Running Gear Kit
Dexter 7,000 lb Electric Brake Axle
Double-Eye Leaf Springs
U-Bolt Kit
Single-Axle Hanger Kit
16″ 8-Lug Wheels
ST235/80R16 Radial Trailer Tires

Axle Only: Includes a genuine Dexter 7,000 lb electric brake trailer axle with pre-installed electric brake assemblies, hub and drum assemblies, and Dexter E-Z Lube spindles for trailer axle replacement applications.

Suspension Kit: Includes the Dexter electric brake axle, heavy-duty double-eye leaf springs, and U-bolt kit for replacing worn suspension and braking components on a single-axle trailer.

Build Kit: Complete trailer suspension package including the Dexter electric brake axle, leaf springs, U-bolt kit, and single-axle hanger kit for new trailer builds and complete running gear replacements.

Running Gear Kit: Complete trailer running gear package including the Dexter electric brake axle, leaf springs, U-bolt kit, hanger kit, 16″ 8-lug wheels, and ST235/80R16 radial trailer tires for a near bolt-on trailer axle solution.

Build Kit and Running Gear Kit configurations are commonly selected for complete trailer builds and major trailer rebuilds, while Axle Only and Suspension Kit options are popular for repairs and partial upgrades.


Choose Your Axle Size (Hub Face / Spring Center)

Select the hub face (HF) and spring center (SC) measurements that match your trailer frame and suspension setup for proper alignment, wheel positioning, tire clearance, and safe towing performance.

Hub face and spring center measurement diagram for trailer axle sizing

85″ Hub Face / 70″ Spring Center – Commonly fits trailers with a 72″ wide frame.

89″ Hub Face / 74″ Spring Center – Commonly fits trailers with a 76″ wide frame.

95″ Hub Face / 80″ Spring Center – Commonly fits trailers with a 82″ wide frame.

Important: Always measure your existing axle before ordering. Do not select an axle based solely on trailer frame width, deck width, or fender spacing.

Not sure which axle size you need? Read our How to Measure a Trailer Axle Guide or contact us, and we’ll help verify your measurements before you order.


Why Choose Dexter?

  • Genuine Dexter D70 trailer axle
  • Made in America
  • 7,000 lb axle capacity
  • 12″ × 2″ electric brakes
  • Heavy-duty 3″ round cambered axle tube
  • Dexter E-Z Lube greaseable spindles
  • 8 on 6.5″ hub and drum assemblies
  • Heavy-duty double-eye suspension components
  • 5-Year Limited Warranty

Common Applications

  • Equipment Trailers
  • Car Hauler Trailers
  • Dump Trailers
  • Cargo Trailers
  • Utility Trailers
  • Landscape Trailers
  • Agricultural Trailers
  • Commercial Trailers
  • Custom Trailer Builds

Need Help?

Need help selecting the correct hub face, spring center, or kit configuration? Our knowledgeable team is happy to help verify fitment before you order.

Call or Text: (602) 292-9690
Email: sales@johnsontrailerparts.com

Verify your trailer axle specifications below to help ensure proper fitment, bearing compatibility, suspension alignment, wheel clearance, and towing performance.

Brand Dexter
Axle Model D70
Axle Capacity 7,000 lbs GAWR
Axle Type Complete Electric Brake Trailer Axle
Brake Type Electric Brakes
Brake Size 12″ x 2″
Available Configurations Axle Only, Suspension Kit, Build Kit, or Running Gear Kit
Bolt Pattern 8 on 6.5″
Hub Type Hub & Drum
Lubrication System Dexter E-Z Lube Greaseable Spindles
Spindle Type Straight Spindles
Axle Beam 3″ Round Cambered Steel Axle Tube
Beam Finish Painted Black
Camber Yes
Leaf Spring Type Heavy-Duty Double-Eye Trailer Leaf Springs
Spring Pads Underslung, Pre-Welded Spring Seats
Available Hub Face (HF) 85″, 89″, or 95″ depending on selected option
Available Spring Center (SC) 70″, 74″, or 80″ depending on selected option
Axle Size Options 85″ HF / 70″ SC, 89″ HF / 74″ SC, or 95″ HF / 80″ SC
Common Trailer Frame Widths Approximately 72″, 76″, or 82″ depending on selected axle size; always verify actual measurements before ordering
Suspension Kit Includes Electric Brake Axle, (2) Heavy-Duty Double-Eye Leaf Springs, and U-Bolt Kit
Leaf Spring Part Number PR6
U-Bolt Kit Part Number APUBR-9
Includes Hanger Kit Included with Build Kit and Running Gear Kit configurations
Hanger Kit Part Number APS4
Wheel & Tire Package Included with Running Gear Kit configurations
Wheel & Tire Quantity (2) Wheel and Tire Assemblies with Running Gear Kit
Wheel Size 16″ 8-Lug Trailer Wheels
Tire Size ST235/80R16
Tire Type Radial Trailer Tires
Wheel & Tire Part Number 916-865-112
Country of Origin Made in America
Warranty Limited 5-Year Dexter Warranty
Common Applications Equipment Trailers, Dump Trailers, Car Haulers, Cargo Trailers, Utility Trailers, Landscape Trailers, Agricultural Trailers, Commercial Trailers, and Custom Trailer Builds

The 7,000 lb axle rating does not determine the trailer’s payload or GVWR by itself. Final trailer capacity is limited by the lowest-rated component, including the frame, suspension, wheels, tires, brakes, coupler, and other running gear components.