3500 pound versus 5200 pound axles on a LE2

[rich.dev]

15 minutes ago, John Dorrer said:

They have #1290, late 2022 or more likely a 2023 trailer. Our #1045 is a 2022. He needs to look at the label more closely, as it should say 052 capacity, rated 3500 (Due to 4-leaf springs).

Yup, I  just saw a previous post by @John and Debbie stating he saw the 3500lbs on the label and assumed that was for the axle. 

[jd1923]

If label is missing or hard to read, look at the backside of the wheels. If the drum brakes backing plate shows it is bolted on in a 4-bolt square pattern, you have 3500# axles and 10” brakes. If you see 5 bolts in a pentagon pattern, you have 5200# axles with 12” brakes. Good to check, just to be sure, in case of mis-labeling! 

Edited Saturday at 11:24 PM by jd1923

[John and Debbie]

8 hours ago, Trailblazers said:

i'm curious, approximately how much does the 5200 swap-out run?

Lew wrote back that it's 916.83 for each axle.

John

[Trailblazers]

15 minutes ago, John and Debbie said:

Lew wrote back that it's 916.83 for each axle.

John

Great, thank you! 

[jd1923]

57 minutes ago, John and Debbie said:

Lew wrote back that it's 916.83 for each axle.

John

If that’s left to right, new 12” brakes, bearings everything… that’s decent.

If that includes their installation labor that’s a very good price! 😂