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The brake mounting bolt pattern for the #84 E-Z Lube Spindle w/ Brake Flange for 3,500-lb Trailer Axles #TRU87FR is 2-13/16" and then the section that fits into the axle tube is 2" and it tapers out to…
view full answer...The BTR and BT8 denotations refer to the spindle, not the trailer hub. The difference between a BTR and BT8 spindle is that the BTR spindle uses a 1.063" diameter L44649 bearing and the BT8 spindle uses a 0.99"…
view full answer...Unless you want to completely clean out every bit of grease you will need to stick to a LMX red grease like item #L11390 that comes with the CE Smith Trailer Idler Hub Assembly item #CE13515. You can use your blue marine grease but you…
view full answer...A BT8 spindle would have a diameter of .99 of an inch where the bearings would both install and would have a diameter of 1.24 where the great seal would ride. That would require a hub part #AKIHUB-440-2-1K for an idler hub. A BTR spindle would have…
view full answer...In order to verify the spindle dimensions so that you can pick out the correct hub/drum you have to get exact dimensions. For that you need to use a digital caliper like part #PTW80157. For how old your trailer is this is especially important as…
view full answer...No, they're welded. You assumed correctly. The spindles listed below that I referenced in your previous question all have to be welded on. There are no thread on spindles. #84 Spindle for 3,500-lb Trailer Axles - 2" Diameter…
view full answer...I would be happy to! To flat tow your 2021 Chevy Tahoe Premiere you will need the following parts: Tow Bar and Safety Chains - Roadmaster Sterling Tow Bar item #RM-576 Base Plate Kit - Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms item…
view full answer...For your application there really is only going to be a weld on solution that's reasonable like the part #UF48-979022 that you referenced. The frame dimensions are unknown so a weld solution would be better since that really…
view full answer...The chips and the burn mark on your trailer spindle is an indication that the inner bearing overheated. That is definitely enough damage that you need to seriously consider replacing the spindle otherwise that damage could then chip and damage any…
view full answer...To remove a hub from an axle, you will need to first remove the grease cap on the end of the hub. This will expose the end of the spindle. Once at this point, you will need to see if you have an EZ-Lube spindle, like #TRU77FR, or a standard…
view full answer...To replace your NOK AD2527E seal you can use #168233. It has an inner diameter of 1.688 inches and an outer diameter of 2.332 inches. Based on what I could find on the NOK AD2527E the inner diameter is the same and the outer diameter is 2.328…
view full answer...Either way is correct. It depends on if you want to keep the semi-style 7-Way (if you need to tow that type of trailer) or if you will never be towing a semi-trailer. If you need to keep the 7-Way semi active on the truck, then you would need to…
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