
This system was rated at 6k, had larger bearings more expensive and not as prevalent in the market place as the MHA. LOADSTAR 8-14.5″ LT Heavy Duty Tire, Load Range GĪnd matches with the Demountable Brake DrumĭEXTER 12″x2″ 5-Spoke Wheel-Drum Kit: Demountable 6k UTG Axlesĭexter Axle also developed a more flexible system called the MHU (mobile home utility) that allowed users to change to standard drums and wheels and used replaceable Brake assemblies. The wheel that is used is called the “Demountable” rim. Timken® 1-3/8″ Bearing Cup & Cone Set #17 The springs were a low quality mono-leaf and can be replaced with a 25.25” double eye leaf spring.Ģ5-1/4″ Double Eye Trailer Leaf Spring (4 leaves) #US-1067 Brake rebuild parts can still be ordered directly from Dexter. The brake assembly backing plates were welded to the spindle and they could be rebuilt but not replaced. Even though the axle could be rated at 6000lb, the spindle, bearings and hub de-rated it to 4500 lb. This suspension consisted of an axle with drum brakes and springs. Unfortunately, opportunists would salvage these suspensions and re-use them on old trailers and even new trailers. the tires are all new from moving my home 3 years ago onto the current property. They are 1981 vintage if that means anything. The 5' brake bands are used on Carter Brothers Go Karts with 4. It was called the MHA (Mobile Home Axle) and was supposed to be disposable. &0183 &32 parts for mobile axles Howdy Howdy are parts for mobile axles still easy to find I have 4, under my house and would like to make use of them at some time. The Part 4316, 4' band fits 4-3/16' brake drums and are used on Yerf Dog Go Karts, Kartco Go Karts, ThunderKarts, Ken-Bar Go Karts and many other brands with 4-3/16' brake drums. This system was not approved by DOT, but approved by HUD (Housing and Urban Development). Dexter 12' x 2' Rim Clamp Style Mobile Home Brake Drum - 5 on 9.4' with 1 3/8' x 1 1/4' Bearings (L68149 & LM67048) - 9/16' Studs 184. Dexter developed a suspension that was accepted and was in wide use during the heyday of the mobile home. to develop a low cost suspension system for limited use only for the transport of the mobile homes of the day. A little history: when mobile homes were first being introduced, some of the builders asked the Dexter Axle Co. Here, at the Trailer Parts Superstore, we often get calls from frustrated customers who have found out that their trailer has been outfitted with a suspension salvaged from a mobile home transport. Posted Under: Trailer Axles, Hubs & Springs This post was written by ghoj on August 8, 2011
