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  • Can Synthetic Rope Be Installed on Fulton Single Speed Trailer Winch # F142201?
  • I have linked the instructions for the Fulton Single Speed Trailer Winch # F142201 near the bottom of the page below the products which is very helpful. This will show you exactly how to run the synthetic line through the holes in the side of the drum. You will need to remove the nut and bolt used in the drum for the strap before you install the synthetic line.
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  • Does Install of Grease Seal in Hub Require Greasing Hub Bore
  • Hey Yves, it is not necessary to grease the hub where the seal installs before installing them. That said grease won't hurt anything either so I wouldn't stress about it either way.
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  • Bearings, Races and Grease Seal For a TDE 46845 Hub On a 5 Starr Boat Trailer
  • We have found your TDE46845 hub uses a Inner Bearing # L68149, Outer Bearing # L44649 and Grease Seal # 168255TB. While we do not have these in a specific kit you can order 4 of each to work on your trailer. Do be sure to change out the Inner Race # L68111 and Outer Race # L44610 when you change the bearings. We have the Seal Puller # PTW1219 and Install Kit # PTW83020 which will make removal and installation of the seals and races easier. We also have the Grease # L11390 that I recommend...
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  • Torque Spec for Axle Nut and Lug Nuts
  • There is no specific torque setting for the axle nut with the # AKIHUB-440-2-G-EZ-1K. Check out the installation video below starting at the 13 minute mark. The hub is overtightened at first to make sure everything is seated. Then he backs off the castle nut until it is loose. After that, tighten it back until you get a little bit of pressure and make sure there is no play. Then you will check your holes for your cotter pin. For the lug nuts you're going to have 8-14" wheels and this has...
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  • Are There 7K Trailer Axles The Same Width as a Ford F-250?
  • We are only going to have a 94" # 8327864 and 95" # 8327834 width for a 7,000lb axle beam. If you are wanting a solid axle beam like this the same width as your F-250 it would have to be special ordered from a local dealer. Otherwise we do offer the Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension # TASR7KS01 which will allow you to customize the width of the axle based on the mounts. Each hub face will sit 6-1/4" from the frame rail it is mounted to. This system has its own suspension setup built...
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