Are Chinese Bearings Safe to Use on Trailers

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Hey... Im looking for high quality wheel bearings for my trailer. All all bearing made in China? Thanks...

asked by: Michael N

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The vast majority of bearings that are used on trailers are manufactured in China. I know that there is a looming mentality that anything from China is cheap and will break easily, but in the case of bearings, like the popular # L44649, you will get a standard lifespan out of it and you don't need to worry about it wearing out prematurely.

One note I'd like to make about bearings is that their lifespan is partly dependent upon how well they are maintained and used. For example, if you don't grease them routinely and you're typically driving over the speed rating for your tires (so they heat up a LOT) then any bearing regardless of where it is made will wear down quicker.

I am attaching a link to our selection of bearings that you can check out.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

The correct torque for installing lug nuts on your 5 X 8 trailer's 5-lug wheels will depend on the size of the lugs. For a 1/2-inch lug the torque spec ranges from 75- to 85-ft-lbs. For a 9/16-inch lug the torque spec ranges from 135- to…

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If the race is fine you are totally okay to just replace the bearings. In most situations just replacing the bearing is all that's needed.

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Answer 3

The manufacturer of the TruRyde bearing and seals we carry like what come in the kit #BK2-100 is TRP International.

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Since your spindle is 1-1/16" where the outer bearing rides you will need the #L44649 as the correct replacement. It is a good idea to go ahead and check the inner bearings, but since you mentioned your spindle is tapered you will need to…

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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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If your current springs have 5 leaves then going to a 7 leaf spring will increase the height of the trailer a little and make the trailer more susceptible to sway. Regarding capacity if you go with springs rated higher than what is required it will…

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If you are needing the hub and drum assembly then you will want to go with the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #8-201-5UC3-EZ but if you are just looking for an idler hub then you will want part #8-213-5UC1 instead. These come with the correct…

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The 40 amp fuse for your 2006 Chevrolet Silverado tow package is used for the 12 volt battery charge circuit. This fuse is located toward the front of the underhood fuse box closest to the front auxiliary positive post (see photo). There may be a…

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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 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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To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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The old version of the #HBA-CAM used 4 wires, but the product was updated awhile back and now uses only two wires as shown in the photo on the product description page. The white wire from the HBA-CAM would tap into the white ground wire and the blue…

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