Expert Answers about Chevrolet Trailer Axles

• Do Timbren Axles Need To Go In The Same Place As The Existing Axles?
• When replacing regular axles with a Timbren Axle-Less system, you will absolutely want the Timbren axles to go in the same place as the existing axles. Axle placement is critical to the weight distribution and ride quality of the trailer. Trailers are designed around a specific axle placement. Moving the axles farther forward or backward can lead to issues with sway and/or ride quality. Also, a lot of times the tires will need to fit inside the existing fender area or wheel well, so there...
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• Will Standard Axle Give Trailer 4" Lift if Trailer Currently Has 4" Drop Axles
• Hey Karl, you are correct with your line of thinking. The Over-Under Conversion Kits like part # K71-384-00 for a 2-3/8" diameter axle is normally my go-to for increasing trailer height when the axle is above the leaf springs, but since you have a 4" drop axle the lower part of the axle will still be hanging pretty low. By changing to a standard axle like the 3.5K Dexter Axle # 7359765 you were looking at will naturally life your trailer 4" as well as increase the clearance for your axles...
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• Determining If Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension Will Work With Brake And Wheel Assmeblies
• Hi John, Increasing the axle capacity will not increase the load that the trailer can haul because you're still limited to capacity of the trailer's frame. Swapping up to a higher weight class can also give you a stiffer ride and uneven tire wear because the suspension isn't being loaded enough to compress the suspension and have the tires sit straight without camber. There's also a lot of legal hoops to jump through when it comes to altering the GVWR of the trailer. If it's not a crazy...
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• Using Fulton Single Axle Trailer Fender # F008594-2 On A McClaine Galvanized Boat Trailer
• The Fulton Single Axle Trailer Fender # F008594-2 does have a 4-1/8" wide mounting bracket slot, so they will fit nicely with the 4" wide brackets on your McClaine trailer. The mounting holes on the fender are 3-3/4" apart though, so you would have to put a new hole in the current fender bracket, but as long as you are comfortable doing that it will work nicely. The Fulton Single Axle Trailer Fender # F008594-2 is 42-5/8" long overall and 12-3/4" tall so we would want to make sure that...
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• Can 3,500 lb Axle Trailer Leaf Spring 25-1/4 inch get Replaced with 5k Rated Spring
• Hey Jaime, yes you can replace your 25-1/4 inch 3,500 lb axle leaf springs with a 5k rated axle spring like the part # e44SR. This will increase the suspension's weight capacity and might make the ride quality a little rougher but it would fit and work just fine.
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• Will The Dexter Heavy Duty Suspension Upgrade Kit # K71-358-00 Work On a 2,500LB Axle?
• Yes, the Dexter Heavy Duty Suspension Upgrade Kit # K71-358-00 will fit your single axle trailer with a 2,500lb axle. This kit is a standard universal size which is designed for double eye springs. We do have it listed for 3,500lb-7,000lb axles but it will still work on lighter axles.
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• Determining The Correct Replacement Equalizers For A Tandem Axle Trailer With 5,200lb Axles
• Hey Mike, To determine if the MORryde Rubber Equalizers for Tandem Axle Trailers # MR87ZR would be a compatible fit you'll first want to measure the bolt hole spacing on your current equalizers. The # MR87ZR has a 6-1/2" center to center spacing for the shackle strap bolt holes and a 3-1/4" height from the hanger bolt hole down to the center of the shackle strap holes. Changing the spacing can alter the way the suspension travels and could potentially cause a bind so we always recommend...
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• Recommended Hubs And Brakes For A Lippert 7,000 lb Axle
• Hello Chad. The Lippert 7,000 lb axles use standard sizing for all the bearings, hubs and brakes making them all pretty simple to replace. For a hub assembly I recommend the Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum for 5.2K to 7K Axles # AKHD-865-7-G-EZ-K. This is a galvanized steel hub with a 12" drum and an 8 on 6-1/2" bolt pattern, all of which are standard for the 7K axles. This hub comes with bearings, seals, races, lug nuts and a grease cap. For your brake assemblies I recommend the TruRyde...
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• Will The 42866UC3-EZ Hub Fit My Lippert 7K Axle 24398
• Hello George. I can confirm that yes, the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly # 42866UC3-EZ will indeed fit your Lippert 7K axle. I was able to get ahold of Lippert and they confirmed the following specs for your axle: 7K Inner race - 25520 Inner bearing - 25580 Outer race - 14276 Outer bearing - 14125A Grease seal - 2.250 Inch I.D. - 3.376 Inch O.D.
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• Equalizer Upgrade Recommendation for Tandem 3,500 lb Dexter Axles
• Hey David, thanks for reaching out! I recommend replacing your current equalizers with the E-Z Flex Equalizers # K71-655-00 which are compatible with up to 8K axles. These are a great step up to standard equalizers and while they aren't crazy high-end upgrades, you will be able to tell a significant different in the towing performance of your trailer with these installed.
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• Can a Bearing Buddy Bearing Protector Be Used On a 7,000LB Lippert Axle With EZ Lube Grease Zerk
• With your 7,000LB Lippert axles already having a zerk fitting on the end they are designed to use the Grease Cap # TRU66FR to easily access the grease zerk. While the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors 1.98" # BB1980A are to small for your hub we do have the 2.717" # BB27SR for your hub size. This will generally require you to remove the grease zerk from the end of your spindle to use.
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• Recommended Brakes and Hubs for a Timbren 1.2K Axle-Less System
• Hey Drew, for the Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension # ASR1200S04 you can use the etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes # AKEBRK-35-SA for brakes, and # AKHD-545-35-EZ-K for a hub and drum assembly.
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• Electric Trailer Brakes For Keystone Bullet Ultra Lite With 3,500 lb Tandem Axles
• Hi Ron, In regards to your first question, the difference is those are just different models of the trailer. As for your Keystone Bullet Ultra Lite with tandem 3,500 lb axles, there honestly is very little difference in the trailer brakes that fit, which are the following: - etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes - Self-Adjusting # AKEBRK-35-SA - Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brakes # 23-468-469 The biggest difference is price, as the Dexter's name brand makes it more premium in terms...
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• Parts Needed to Power Electric Brakes on Triple Towed Motorcycle Trailer
• You will need a little more than just the adapter but that is off to a good start. The Curt Trailer Connector Adapter # C57672 will connect to the 5th wheel 4-way so the signal power will carry over to the 7-way connector. However, you will still need to run wire to connect to the brake output circuit. Voltage drop is a definitely a concern so I recommend replacing the brake output wire on your entire setup with 6 gauge wire. So you will be replacing it starting at the brake controller...
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• What Type of Grease is Used in etrailer Brand Trailer Axle Hubs
• The etrailer brand axle # e32GR is pre-greased using a lithium complex multi-purpose grease like the # DX64TR.
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• Which 6 Lug Hubs Fit a Axle w/ 1.37" Inner Bearing and 1.25" Outer Bearing
• There is only one 6 lug hub that fits those bearing sizes. It is the Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly item # 8-407-5UC3-EZ. It uses an inner bearing item # L68149 with an I.D. of 1.378", and outer bearing item # LM67048 with an I.D. of 1.25". This hub and drum assembly is designed for 10" braking assemblies like item # K23-462-463-00.
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• Replacement Brake Assemblies For A 2016 Keystone Sprinter
• Hi Ross, When replacing trailer brakes the best piece of information is going to be the axle capacity since this can narrow down the compatible options very quickly. From there we can measure the inside of the drum to determine the correct fit. 5.2K - 7k axles will usually have a 12" diameter x 2" wide brake assembly while 3,500lb and 4,400lb axles will typically have 10" diameter x 2-1/4" wide brake assemblies. You can look at the axle for a white sticker to see if you can find the...
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• MORryde CRE3000 Cushioned Equalizers For a 2021 Grand Design XLS 22MLE Travel Trailer
• Unfortunately Larry, the never fail bushings were discontinued a few years ago which is why you are unable to find them on our site. As for the MORryde CRE3000 Rubber Equalizers # MR87ZR you can use them on your 2021 Grand Design Imagine XLS 22MLE travel trailer with the 3,500lb axles. You will want to pair this with their Shackle Kit # MR46ZR.
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• Can Tang Washer Be Switched to Something Easier for 3,500 lb Axle
• Thanks for reaching out, Don! Your Kodiak 10" Hub-and-Rotor Assembly # KHR10D fits on a #84 Spindle like part # TRU74FR. You can swap over to the Spindle Nut Kit for EZ Lube Axles # RG05-100 which is a much more simple design. A lot of people have complained about the tang washer setup so you're definitely not alone in your feelings towards it!
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• Does MORryde Shackle Kit Fir With Equa-Flex System
• Yes, the MORryde Suspension Upgrade Kit for Tandem Axle Trailers - 3-1/8" Long Shackle Straps # MR76ZR will fit with the Equa-Flex system on your Grand Design.
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