#84 E-Z Lube Spindle w/ Brake Flange for 3,500-lb Trailer Axle - 1-3/4" Diameter

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• Distance From End of Spindle to Face of Brake Flange
  The distance from the end of the spindle to the face of the brake flange on the #84 E-Z Lube Spindle w/ Brake Flange # TRU74FR is 5-3/8". See the diagram below which shows this measurement.
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• How to Determine Correct Replacement Trailer Hub and Spindle
  We can get your trailer rolling again, and to get the correct replacement hub and spindle, you will just need to take a look at a couple things and get some measurements. You will need to take apart your current hub assembly and look at the bearings themselves; wipe away the grease and you should be able to see the part number stamped directly on them. If you are unable to find them, you need to use digital caliper and measure your spindle to the thousandths of an inch where the bearings...
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• How to Find Replacement Bearing Info For Older Trailer
  The best way to find the correct replacement bearings is to get the numbers stamped onto the metal of the inner and outer bearings that are currently on the trailer. With those you will be able to find the correct replacement bearings, races, and seals. Another option is to measure the spindle of your trailer with a micrometer to get the diameter of it where the seal, inner, and outer bearings ride. See picture.I have included a link to a video on inspecting trailer bearings that should...
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• Grease Coming Out of EZ Lube Trailer Spindle
  There are only 3 ways that grease will come out on an EZ Lube axle. 1) You pump it in and it oozes out of the hole in the shaft to lubricate the bearings (normal operation). But you wouldn't see it because the hub/drum would be installed 2) It comes out the back of the hub meaning you blew a seal (seal needs to be replaced, use double lip seals) 3) It comes out where you are pumping it in because the hub/drum is full (if you see new grease then you are good to go) When adding grease...
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• Which is Better an EZ Lube Spindle or a Bearing Buddy Setup
  An EZ lube spindle will be better because it allows you to insert grease from inside the spindle where the bearings are and push out the old grease whereas with a Bearing Buddy you basically just get to push grease through the front of the hub. I attached a link to a page that has all of the EZ lube spindles we carry. The advantage to a Bearing Buddy would be that it would be much easier to install since they basically just replace the grease cap whereas with a new spindle you have to...
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• How to Pick Out Replacement Axle for Older Trailer
  We don't have a way to look up what axle/hubs your trailer needs by the VIN but we can help you determine what you'd need. The first thing you need is the capacity of the axle. You'll also need to know the axle length. I've attached a photo showing where to measure your axle for the correct length. I've also included a link to our axle product listings. Once you know your measurements, you can use the filters on the left side of the page to choose the correct axle. Or, if you'd like, you...
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• Greasing E-Z Lube Spindles on Trailer
  It sounds like your you have E-Z Lube spindles on your trailer that feature grease zerk fittings at the ends of the spindle. Adding grease to the spindle and bearings is just a matter of using a grease gun like what it sounds like you have done. The spindle will have a hole in it so that it fills the hub components from the back of the inner bearing with grease as you pump grease into the fitting. You will want pump the grease slowly while occasionally rotating the hub so as to prevent...
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• Inner Bearing to Brake Flange Dimension of # 84 Spindle TRU74FR
  The distance from the end of where the inner bearing sits to the brake mounting flange is 1-1/4 inches, as shown in the provided photo. I've linked to a product description video for the spindle you inquired about.
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• Is it Normal for Grease to Leak Out of EZ Lube Grease Cap
  One of the big issues that EZ lube spindles create is that it's too easy to put too much grease into them which then either causes the seal to blow out or the cap to leak like what you have found. This oftentimes happens after that first trip like what happened to you. I don't actually recommend using the EZ lube fitting to add grease and instead recommend just packing it all by hand and leaving it as-is. In your case I would recommend pulling the hubs off and making sure the seal is in...
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• Replacing a Spindle on an Enclosed Trailer Axle
  When replacing the spindle on your trailer with a EZ Lube Spindle, part # TRU74FR, you will need to cut off the existing spindle and weld a new one in place. I strongly recommend you take it to a qualified machine shop to have the appropriate welds done.
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• Does EZ Lube Spindle # TRU74FR Have Brake Flange
  Actually the part # TRU74FR that you referenced actually has a brake flange on it.
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• Replacement Spindles for Featherlite Horse Trailer
  We do offer replacement trailer spindles, and all are shown on the linked page. These include agricultural, EZ Lube and standard types. Your trailer VIN will not tell us which spindles you need but you can select the right one based on your axle's weight rating and measurements of the current spindle. You'll need a digital caliper like to measure precisely. Note that new spindles should be welded on only by a professional welder who has experience and the correct jigs for installing spindles...
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• Will Overheating a Trailer Hub Damage the Spindle
  If the spindles were overheated due to a bearing malfunction then you will need to replace them or the axle. The spindles are already heat treated for strength but you will lose that strength if heated beyond a certain point after the fact. If there are any discolorations on the spindle (usually blueish) then that would indicate heat damage. If you can let me know what size axle you have and the shape I would be glad to see about getting you replacement spindles if applicable but most cases...
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• How to Pick Out Replacement Axles for Snowmobile Trailer
  You are going to need to measure your current axles in a few places to get the correct one as we don't have a way to look up what you might need. You will need to measure from hub face to hub face and then from the spring seat centers. You will also need to know what bolt pattern you have on your current hubs. I attached a help article on how to determine this as well. I also attached a link to a page with all of the axles we carry. If you don't see the size you'd need you may need to...
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• Replacement Spindle For a Lippert LCI35 Diamond Torsion Axle On a 2021 Forest River R-Pod 196
  The #84 E-Z Lube Spindle # TRU74FR is the same size spindle uses on your Lippert Torsion Axle. The stub is 1-3/4" diameter and 4-1/4" long. You will need to compare this to the size used on your 2021 Forest River R-Pod 196 to determine if any modification will be needed.
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• Where To Measure the Axle To Determine the Weight Capacity
  In regards to determining axle capacity, the portion of the axle that will be measured is the cross beam, or rather the tube that connects the two sides together. If you were to measure where each bearings ride on the spindle that would then give you a much more exact weight capacity but for a general capacity, the diameter of the axle tube is sufficient. If you did however want to measure the spindle you would need to do so to the thousandth of an inch with a digital caliper. Typical...
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• Troubleshooting Slight Amount of Grease Leaking from E-Z Lube Spindle
  Any grease on the back of the wheel could be from the grease working its way out from having slightly too much or it could be from a grease cap or grease seal that is not fitting properly. The grease cap and seal should be keeping any excessive grease off the wheel unless the parts are failing. I recommend pulling the rubber plug to see if there is grease inside and if so just clean the wheel and keep your eye on it for more. If it keeps happening, something is not working correctly...
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• Recommended Hub for a 2016 Yacht Club WC112 Trailer
  You will need to confirm your bearing numbers and wheel bolt pattern to make sure the correct parts are ordered. Unfortunately we do not have a way to look up the VIN on a trailer, but if you contact the manufacturer of the trailer, they should be able to tell you exactly which inner and outer bearings you have and the bolt pattern of your wheels. If for some reason they can't, you will need to pull off one of the hubs. Once it is off, you will need to measure the inner diameters of both...
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• Can Oil Bath Trailer Hub Easily be Converted to Grease
  It's totally fine to replace the oil in an oil bath hub with grease without changing anything else. The bearings will be properly lubricated and the seals will work just fine. I actually prefer grease to oil bath hubs mainly because if for some reason the seal of the hub goes out an oil bath hub is immediately done since all of the lubrication drains and by the time you notice the bearings have gotten way too hot, whereas with grease (since it's not a liquid) you can normally get home easily...
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• Length of Inner Part of #84 Spindle
  Of course! From the threads back to where the rise sits for the grease seal location on the #84 E-Z Lube Spindle # TRU74FR we have about 3-1/8" of spacing. Attached is a review video for you to check out as well as a photo showing this dimension.
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• Replacement Spindle Recommendation for a 1988 Tandem Axle Shorelanr Boat Trailer
  Since the diameter of the spindle where the outer bearing rides is 1-1/16 inches most likely you have a number 84 spindle. You will need to verify that where the inner bearing rides is 1.38 inches and where the seal rides is 1.73 to be sure though. If so, the correct spindle would be the part # TRU74FR.
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• How To Determine If Trailer Brakes Could Be Added?
  The link you provided did not work, unfortunately. However, in order to determine what brakes you can add to your trailer, you'll want to first verify if your trailer has brake mounting flanges like # TRU74FR. If your trailer does not have brake mounting flanges, then you will need to have them precisely welded on by a professional, however it is much easier to have the entire axle replaced with one that does have a brake flange already welded. If your trailer does have a brake flange...
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• Can Manual Adjust Brake Assemblies be Replaced with Self-Adjusting Assemblies?
  Yes, you can replace a set of manual adjust brake assemblies with self-adjusting ones. You would just need to know the size of the brakes that you have now, the axle capacity, and what bolt pattern mounting flange it has so that you can pick out the correct assemblies. Very common sizes are 10 by 2-1/4 inch and 12 by 2 inch. Once you know what size you have you can check out the link I attached that has all of the self-adjusting assemblies we offer. I also attached a picture that shows...
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• 3,500 lb Spindle Recommendation for Boat Trailer
  We do not have the axle you are looking for, but we do have 3,500 lb spindles that may be just what you need. The part # TRU74FR is an EZ lube spindle with a 3,500 lb capacity. This would fit standard 3,500 lb hubs as well. Trailer spindles should only be installed by a qualified fabricator with trailer axle experience who has the necessary equipment to square up a trailer spindle. It's not a project for someone who's pretty good at welding since if the spindle is off by just a little...
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