Dexter, headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, employs over 3,800 people in the U.S. and Canada, operates 18 manufacturing facilities, and distributes trailer parts and accessories through over 30 company-owned distribution locations.

The combination of these great companies will provide unparalleled service to the trailer industry, and will further enhance the ability to satisfy the needs of Dexter’s valued customers.

If you need replacement parts for any Dexter products, see our Dexter parts page. If you’d like to purchase Dexter trailer or suspension parts, fill out a quote request form, and we will get back to you as soon as possible!

• Light-Duty
• Medium-Duty
• Heavy-Duty
• Rockwell American – Spring Axles

From 1000 Lbs to 27000 Lbs, Dexter leaf spring axles are the benchmark of the trailer industry. Each capacity is tested to meet the specific needs of each application.

Dexter offers both straight and drop spindles for most capacities 8000 Lbs and below, while straight spindles are considered standard for products rated above 9000 Lbs. Leaf springs are offered in both double eye and slipper spring configurations, and can be mounted in either underslung and overslung configurations. In many cases, Dexter has multiple tube and spindle solutions to safely handle the overhang customers desire. Leaf spring axles are offered with several lubrication options, depending on the capacity, including E-Z Lube, standard grease, and oil.

Dexter is committed to providing its customers with the most durable, highest level quality and performance leaf spring axle on the market.

• Steer Axles
• Non-Steer Rigid Axles
• Suspension Systems
• Auxiliary Suspension Solutions

Welcome to Dexter Heavy Duty, where better performance, safer hauling, improved fuel efficiency, and longer tire life begin. With over 60 years of experience supplying axles to the heavy trucking industry, Dexter excels in the areas of engineering, performance, and customer service.

Dexter produces a complete line of lightweight, versatile, high-performance axles and braking systems including their SMART-STEER axle technology which has revolutionized the transportation industry. Pair this with a full line of air ride and mechanical suspensions and you have a complete one-stop-shop.

• TORFLEX Light-Duty
• TORFLEX Medium-Duty
• Eliminator
• Rockwell American – Torsion Axles

Dexter offers a full line of torsion axle options. Independent suspension provides a smoother and quieter ride with a torsion axle under your unit, backed by an industry-leading warranty. 

Dexter is committed to providing its customers with the most durable, highest level quality, and performance torsion axle on the market. All axles go through rigorous safety and quality testing.

• Electric/Hydraulic Actuation
• Surge Actuators
• Couplers
• Actuator Parts

From Electrically Controlled Hydraulic Brake Actuation to a complete line of Hydraulic Surge Actuators, Dexter offers a complete line of brake Actuation Devices. With years of expertise and manufacturing capability, you can be assured Dexter will provide precise braking every time. When it comes to your trailer’s braking system, demand better. Demand Dexter.

• Drum Brakes
• Disc Brakes
• Brake Components

Dexter is proud to provide the most extensive line of electric drum, hydraulic drum or hydraulic disc trailer brakes available. Dexter has spent years developing and honing its product line into today’s industry-leading designs. Dexter proudly manufactures nearly all brake components and friction materials in Albion, IN.

• Hub-Drum
• Hub-Rotor
• Idler Hubs
• Grease & Oil Caps
• Hub Components

Dexter is proud to provide the most extensive line of hub, drums, and rotors available. Product capacities range from 2000 Lbs to 27500 Lbs per axle rating. Dexter has spent years developing and honing its product line into today’s industry-leading designs. Dexter’s strong manufacturing culture and an ISO 9001 registration continue to provide the groundwork for the highest level of quality and performance. Dexter is proud to domestically produce the majority of its hub, drums, and rotors.

• Leaf Spring
• Torsion

Dexter is proud to provide a full line of suspension components to complement its complete line of axles. Suspension designs range from Sprung to Torflex to Air Ride, and an overall capacity range from 2000 Lbs to 27000 Lbs per axle. Dexter has spent years developing and honing its product line into today’s industry-leading designs. Dexter’s strong manufacturing culture and an ISO 9001 registration continue to provide the groundwork for the highest level of quality and performance. Dexter is proud to offer a multitude of suspension configurations; each one specifically designed to fit your needs.

• Travel Trailer And 5th Wheel Doors
• RV And Motorhome Doors
• Cargo Trailer Doors
• Outswing Utility Doors

Dexter has the only door that comes standard with a galvanneal steel inside for added strength, is ISO 9001 certified for quality, with customer service second to none. This makes Dexter the number one choice in doors. The door’s outer frame is delivered pre-squared and ready for installation; doors include extruded hinges with stainless steel bushings, a full-length hinge pin, a strong extruded aluminum core surround to protect the core edge from damage.

• Exterior Venting
• Range Hoods
• Roof Vents
• Residential Bath Fans

Dexter is the largest supplier in both the Housing and Recreational Vehicle industry providing dependable venting products that are manufactured in Bristol, Indiana. Dexter offers a full range of dependable, feature-packed venting products from range hoods and bath fans to Ventadomes.

An expansive distribution network throughout the United States and Canada ensures prompt delivery to the manufactured housing and RV manufacturing locations, as well as supporting customers through distribution centers.

Dexter has built their reputation on being Fast, Friendly, and Flexible. That dedication extends to their in-house manufactured products.

Fast – Dexter now has four fender manufacturing sites in the US, giving Dexter the speed that none of their competitors can touch.

Friendly – Dexter’s lead fender manufacturing facility in Azle, Texas is the only ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer of trailer fenders out there. They also offer several customization options to trailer builders to have your logo etched or stamped into your fenders.

Flexible – Dexter manufactures a wide range of fenders from rounded and Jeep-style singles to triples for utility, marine, and other open trailer applications, fender flares for enclosed trailers plus a complete line of transport fenders for tank trailers. Material options include smooth- and tread-style steel and aluminum, with stainless steel transport fenders also available.

Dexter is a leading provider of leaf springs for the light, medium, and heavy-duty trailer market, also specializing in custom spring applications including off-road recreational & utility vehicles, and construction equipment. Located in Seagoville, Texas (approximately 15 miles east of downtown Dallas), a 78,000 square foot facility houses equipment specifically designed to manufacture a wide range of standard and custom single-leaf, multi-leaf, and tapered springs fresh off the Dexter line.

As a leading OEM supplier, Dexter partners with customers to design, test, and manufacture leaf springs that improve the quality and safety of their end product. By running a lean manufacturing facility, implementing an ISO 9001: 2015 Quality Management System, and ensuring on-time delivery, Dexter strives to help companies of all sizes realize significant productivity gains and cost reductions.

This was only a small overview of the available manufacturers and varying types of products that Dexter has to offer. For a complete display of details on each section or product line, check out Dexter’s selection of catalogues.