Custom Hauler (trailer axles, hubs, brakes, and suspensions)

If you are building a trailer, replacing an axle, or customizing one you already have, start here. These guides walk through how to measure for a custom-built Dexter trailer axle, how to choose between a custom-built and a pre-configured axle, and how to match capacity, brakes, springs, and hangers before you order.

If you need dimensions, begin with How to Measure for a Custom-Built Dexter Trailer Axle. If you are deciding how to order, read Custom Built vs Pre-Configured Dexter Axles: Which to Order, then use the Custom Built Dexter Axle Order Checklist: Before You Submit. Other articles cover drop versus straight axles, hanger spacing, leaf-spring style, Dexter Torflex rubber torsion axles, equalizers, and how to choose a DeeMaxx disc brake kit or a TruRyde drum brake kit.