2014 4000 elite axles

[Subdrv]

Looking at the brochure the 4000 come with 3 6000# axles. I think the 2014 cyclones use Dexter axles. When I go to the dexter site it doesn't show a 6k axle with 8 lugs. The 7k and above have 8 lugs. So does this mean that they are puting 7k axles on the 5th wheel and still saying 18k max load. I talked to the service department and he agreed with me as to he 7k on 8 lug. But since I don't have the trailer yet(due to deliver next week) I can't look at the sticker on the axle. Has anyone looked at thier axles on a 2014?

 

[danemayer]

So does this mean that they are puting 7k axles on the 5th wheel and still saying 18k max load.

Hi Subdrv,

I don't know if the axles are now 7K, but even so, upgrading one of many components won't change the GVWR. There are likely other constraints.

 

[scottyb]

I ran into the same issue on my rig. Heartland orders these axles to their specs, and not necessarily what's in Dexter's catalogue. I have the Axle Configuration Sheet from HL, showing everything the way they were ordered. They are 6K with 8-6.50" configuration. The 7K axles are optional. If I was ordering one, I would try to get 8K w/ 17.5" wheels and tires and hydraulic disk brakes.

 

[Subdrv]

Scottyb/Dan

Thanks for the replys.

Robbie

 

[mattpopp]

Call HL customer service with your trailers VIN#. They will email you the build sheet on your axles. It will list every part used to assembly those axles including all of the dexter part numbers.


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[Ray LeTourneau]

Both 6K and 7K spindles are the same dimensions and I believe uses the same 12" X 2" hub/drum. The difference in the axle is the tube thickness.

 

[mattpopp]

Both 6K and 7K spindles are the same dimensions and I believe uses the same 12" X 2" hub/drum. The difference in the axle is the tube thickness.

8k spindle is the same as the 7k as well. Same inner bearing but larger OD out bearing.


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[Subdrv]

Thanks for the replies. 6k axles with 8 lug hubs so if I wanted to upgrade axles I only need the axle and not the hub to hub conversion