Number 42 Spindle Recommendation for Mounting Trailer Hub for Spare

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It needs a number 42 spindle

asked by: Greg

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If you can get me more info on the hub I can see which spindle it would fit. If you know the bearing numbers of the hub that would work, or there is a casting number on the hub like what Dexter does that would work. Axle capacity of the trailer will work as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Greg

6/22/2018

It needs a number 42 spindle

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Jameson C.

6/22/2018

We have the EZ Lube Spindle # TRU37FR which is a number 42 spindle like you need and would work well.

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Answer 1

There are usually only a few small difference between a 5,200 lb and a 7,000 lb trailer axle but not every two are the same even with the same capacity as different manufacturers make them to different specs. The actual axle thickness can play a role…

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Answer 2

Acccrding to TruRyde, the #TRU37FR for 5.2 to 7K capacity trailer axles is constructed of cold rolled 1045 steel bar stock. The spindle is compatible with a #25580 inner wheel bearing, the outer bearing used will depend on the capacity of the axle.

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Answer 3

I went out to the warehouse to take some measurements of trailer spindle #TRU37FR for you. The stub is actually 3-3/8 inches from the end to the brake flange. It is 3 inches from the end to where the weld is for the brake flange. The brake flange…

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Answer 4

Great question. The trailer spindles #TRU37FR (along with just about every other spindle we carry) are made from 1045 hot rolled steel.

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Answer 5

Technically yes, you can use the 95" hub face and 80" spring center Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes #e35SR to replace your 93" hub face, 78" spring center axle. You would need to have new spring seats welded on though, part…

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Answer 6

The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

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Answer 7

Based on my research, the Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 8,000-lb E-Z Lube Axles #AKHD-865-8-EZ-K will be a replacement for the 90865 Rockwell hub and drum. Both of these hub and drum assemblies are 12-1/4" diameter, have an 8,000 lb capacity,…

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Answer 8

If the trailer wheels scrubbed (dragged and scrapped the ground instead of rolling) when jack knifed then it could have thrown something out of alignment or damaged something. First, inspect the suspension. Look for any elongated holes where…

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Answer 9

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 10

For your enclosed trailer application I have several suggestions for adding interior lighting that you can control directly via a switch. Since your current 4-pole trailer wiring does NOT include a 12V auxiliary power feed that could power inside…

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Answer 11

The number you provided, "7753400" is a patent number which corelates to the Equalizer for E-Z Flex Suspension part #013-144-03. This is for a single equalizer but if you need the entire kit it's the Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit part…

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Answer 12

The only way you could power interior dome lights on a trailer without it being connected to a tow vehicle would be to power the lights with a battery like a breakaway battery. How you choose to wire up the batteries will in the end be up to you, but…

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