Today we're going to be showing you how to replace the axles and suspension components on a common utility trailer. With our trailer on jacks we'll begin by removing the wheels. Now this application that we're going to be taking apart . here's our idler axle with no braking and our front axle with braking. Both of these axles will have the easy lube hubs, which means they're greasable without… see more >
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The LED Trailer Tail Light w/ Reflector #DG52720PB comes as just one tail light so you would need 1 for each side of your trailer.
view full answer...Easiest way to explain the wiring colors of the Hopkins harness part #HM20041 is for me to just list what the wires color functions are as follows. White: ground wire Yellow: left turn/brake light Green: right turn/brake light Brown: tail lights…
view full answer...If you remove the hub and wipe away the grease on the spindle you can check to see if it is damaged. Look for an scarring, gouges, discoloration, or scoring on the spindle. If the spindle is damaged then the bearings won't ride properly and…
view full answer...Replacement of a spindle on a trailer axle is best left to a professional installer. This is not a do-it-yourself type of project. We urge you to use a professional welder experienced in axle fabrication. Proper alignment and welding are critical to…
view full answer...To replace a spindle, the old one would need to be cut off, and the new one welded into place. This is NOT a job for the do-it-yourselfer. The new spindle must be absolutely square with the axle in order to prevent premature tire wear and wheel…
view full answer...Based on the axle and bearing measurements it looks like your trailer was using a Dexter 22834 hub. The Outer Bearing #1779 has an ID of .938" and the Inner Bearing #2788 has an ID of 1.50". The outer bearing is slightly off but that may be…
view full answer...Yes, I would recommend keeping the bolts of the #AP233 lubricated. An easy way to do this is to use wet bolts like part #126B2 which have a zerk fitting that allows for easy application of grease to them.
view full answer...All the measurements we provide for double-eye springs like the double-eye #e54SR are when they are unloaded. I also included a diagram showing the dimensions needed when replacing double-eye springs, informative article and video review for you.
view full answer...To determine what the correct replacement leaf spring is for your boat trailer we first need to find the weight capacity of your trailer axle and the length of it. The length of a leaf spring is measured form the center of one eye to the center of…
view full answer...We don't have a way to look up the length of your leaf springs as that's not something that a record was kept for. But I can say that nearly every 3,500 lb axle spring out there needs the 25-1/8 inch replacement like the part #e54SR so while…
view full answer...Though the length of the leaf springs is important, the capacity is more so. The 4 Leaf #e54SR will get you to 25 1/8 inches from eye to eye and a capacity of 3,500 pounds per axle. We do also have a heavier option with the #SP-222275. This will be…
view full answer...There is usually two capacities listed on a leaf spring. The spring capacity and the axle capacity. For the 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring #e54SR that you referenced it has a spring capacity of 1,750 lbs meaning that the individual spring can handle 1,750…
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