Product Description
Carter 8K Tandem Axle Trailer Kit with Slipper Springs and 16” black Mod Wheels
Upgrade your trailer with this heavy-duty 8,000 lb Carter tandem axle trailer kit, featuring your choice of tire and spring setup. This complete kit is designed for easy installation and includes two electric brake axles, four slipper springs, two U-bolt kit, tandem hanger kit, and four 16” mounted tire and wheel combos.
Whether you’re hauling equipment, cargo, or building a new trailer, this kit provides the strength, compatibility, and reliability you need—fully interchangeable with Dexter parts.
Kit Includes:
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(2) 8,000 lb Carter Electric Brake Axle – Pre-Wired, Auto-Adjust, Oil Bath
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(4) Slipper Springs – Choose between 6-leaf (29-1/2”) or 7-leaf (27”)
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(2) U-Bolt Kit – Includes (8) U-bolts, (4) tie plates, (16) nuts
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(1) Tandem Hanger Kit – THK2WSS
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(4) 16” Tire and Wheel Assemblies – Mounted on black Mod Wheels
Tire & Wheel Combo Options:
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ST235/80R16 10-Ply Radial – black Mod 8-Lug Wheel – Load Range E
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ST235/85R16 14-Ply All-Steel – black Mod 8-Lug Wheel – Load Range G
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ST235/85R16 16-Ply All-Steel – black Mod 8-Lug Wheel – Load Range H
Axle Specifications:
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Brand: Carter
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Type: 8,000 lb Electric Brake Axle
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Brake Size: 12-1/4” x 3-3/8” – Auto-Adjusting
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Axle Tube: 3-1/2” Diameter, 3/8” Wall
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Bolt Pattern: 8 on 6.5
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Stud Size: 5/8”
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Pilot Diameter: 4.75”
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Lubrication: Oil Bath with Forged Aluminum Cap
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Finish: Powder-Coated Black
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Pre-Wired for Easy Brake Connection
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Compatible With: Dexter, Lippert, and other major brands
Leaf Spring Options:
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6 Leaf Spring: 2” wide x 29-1/2” long (eye to slipper end)
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7 Leaf Spring: 2” wide x 27” long (eye to slipper end)
U-Bolt Kit (1 per Axle):
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Includes: (4) U-bolts, (2) tie plates, (8) nuts
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Designed for 3-1/2” axle tubes
Tandem Hanger Kit (Slipper Spring):
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(2) 3-3/4" Front Hangers
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(2) 5-1/6" Rear Hangers
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(2) 12” long equalizers
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(2) 7/8 “ equalizer bolts
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(2) ⅞” equalizer nuts
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(8) 3-1/2" Shackle Bolts
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(8) 9/16” Locknuts
Key Features:
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8,000 lb Capacity – Built for heavy-duty use
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Electric Brakes – Self-adjusting for consistent performance
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Dexter Compatible – Easy drop-in replacement
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All parts and components are fully interchangeable with dexter axles making finding replacement parts easy nationwide!
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Oil Bath Hubs – With aluminum caps for enhanced heat control
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Pre-Wired Axle – For fast installation
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Choose Your Suspension – Customize with spring length and tire options
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Powder-Coated Finish – Protects against corrosion
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Fully Assembled – Ready to install out of the box
How to measure your trailer axle:
Spring Center:
Measure from the center of one spring to the center of the other spring on the same axle. If you are alone and have no friends like myself, you can hook the tape measure of the outside of one spring and pull down the axle to the inside of the other spring on the same axle
Hub Face:
You can measure from center tire to center tire to get a pretty good idea of your hub face measurement.
You can take the tires off the axle and measure from one hub where the studs protrude out from the hub to the other hub on the same axle.
***Note: the hub face measurement can vary a little bit but the spring center measurement needs to be exact or you will have a difficult time installing the trailer axles.
***We also sell the axles with the spring pads not welded on so you can put them wherever you want.
