Why Are There Holes in the DeeMaxx 10" Hub-and-Rotor Assembly

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What's with the holes in this?

asked by: Teri

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The holes in the DeeMaxx 10" Hub-and-Rotor Assembly # DE49VR are designed to avoid water pooling into that part of the assembly. I wouldn't say that pooling what is a massive issue, but just the fact that DeeMaxx built this in and is making a subtle change to help maximize the life of their kit goes to show the thought and care that went into the design of their products.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Holes in Side of DeeMaxx 10" Hub-and-Rotor Assembly
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Answer 1

Yes, the DeeMaxx Disc Brake Kit #DE66YR will allow you to use 14" trailer wheels.

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Answer 2

Both races you mentioned are related to the same bearing, #L68149. The difference in the races is the outer diameter. The outer diameter is important for the hub that the race fits so because the hub bore in the rotors is different than the hubs you…

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Answer 3

Trailer brake actuators like the Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator w Electric Lockout #DX56FR you're looking at are rated more for the brake type and not necessarily a specific amount of axles since it has to do with the amount of pressure the…

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Answer 4

There really isn't a particular maximum trailer weight that is used to determine when brakes need to be added to both axles of a tandem axle setup. While I do still recommend checking your local laws, I am also not aware of any general laws that…

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Answer 5

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 6

Since you have a wheelbase/axle spacing of 38 inches the correct hanger kit for slipper springs would be the part #HAP-105-205-01. And then for a 7k trailer axle the u-bolt kit you'd want would be the part #APUBR-8. I attached the diagram to use…

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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

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 9

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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Answer 10

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 11

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 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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