Expert Answers about Tire Repair Tools

• Where To Find Bearing, Grease Seal, & Race Information For Replacement Parts
• The bearing, race, and grease seal information can be easily be found by removing any wheel from your trailer and taking down the part numbers from the inner and outer bearings to determine the correct replacement parts for your spindles. I've shown this in the attached image so you can get a better visualization. From here you should be able to find the corresponding replacement parts needed. Additionally, to get your lug and bolt pattern information you are going to want to measure...
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• Slime Inner Tube for Hand Truck Tires
• We don't have a tube for a hand truck tire. You can use the slime # SLM10011 on your current tires if desired.
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• Replacement Wheels and Tires For Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer
• Yes. You can get the tire # Y8880282 you referenced and inner tube # Y8880283 if you want the spare parts but you can also replace a complete wheel with the Spare Tire with 5 Spoke Rim for Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer # Y08121. A 2 pack of these wheels is available with part # 8880157 and they will be compatible with the older Rack and Roll trailers. You don't need to buy the complete wheel and tire and the mounting process is similar to that of a bicycle or motorcycle tire. If you're...
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• Does Axle Need To Be Replaced If Inner Race From A Blown Bearing Is Attached To Welded On Spindle
• Many times a new axle is the way to go if you have reason to replace one of the spindles. You may find that since you have the axle out of the trailer, or have to have someone remove it and repair it, that the cost will be about the same or just slightly more to replace the axle with a new one. When replacing the axle you will want to make sure and get the axle with the correct weight capacity for the trailer it is going on. Replacing the spindle on your axle will require cutting the...
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• Can RockyMounts MonoRail Solo Bike Rack be Upgraded to Tool-Free Anti-Rattle System
• The RockyMounts MonoRail Solo Bike Rack for 1 Bike # RKY10007 is only compatible with the anti-rattle bolt like what you were referring to. If you don't already have the MonoRail then I recommend going with the Inno Tire Hold 1 Bike Platform Rack # INH110 instead as it has a tool-free anti-rattle system and nearly the exact same specs. The biggest difference between these 2 racks is that the MonoRail can carry bikes with up to a 5" wide tire while the Tire Hold is compatible with up to...
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• Can I Upgrade the 4.80-12 Wheels and Tires on a Northern Tool Ironton Trailer
• I'll start out by saying that we don't have specific specs on a Northern Tool Ironton trailer but I was able to locate a photo and because of the fenders, I don't believe you'll be able to go up to a larger wheel and tire; your current 4.80-12 tire is roughly 20.63" in diameter. The smallest available 13 inch tire is an ST175/80-13 like the one that comes on the Loadstar ST175/80D13 Bias Trailer Tire with 13" Galvanized Wheel - 4 on 4 - Load Range C # AM3S130, which is 24" tall. You typically...
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• Performance Tool Wheel Dolly for Moving Trailer into a Garage
• I have a solution for you that will make moving your trailer a lot easier. We do not have any 8 " rims with a 6 lug pattern. We do have the Performance Tool Wheel Dolly - Qty 2 item # PTW54013. These wheel dollies have a 1,000 lbs capacity per dolly, are 5-1/2" tall and accept tires up to 14" wide.
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• Recommended Bike Rack For Fat Bike With Fenders
• The Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2 inch Hitches - Wheel Mount # TH83JV will hold your 4 inch fat bike tire with fenders. The carrier has ratcheting hooks that hold your bikes securely by the front wheels and have no frame contact. The rack has a maximum tire width of 5 inches and can carry 60 pounds per bike. The rack is made from a durable steel construction and has a black powder coat which is rust resistant. It has a quick and easy installation with AutoAttach System with...
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• Can Air Tank be Added to Firestone Air Compressor
• If you already have a compressor like the # F2097 you can add an air tank like the # F9245. This could be used for inflating tires or your air horn. However, none of the 12V compressors are going to have the CFM to run your typical air tools. If you're looking for a compressor and air tank, I recommend the # F2549. This comes with a 2 gallon tank and the compressor will put out 0.94 CFM at 100psi. This is also a dual path system so you can inflate your air springs independently or equally.
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• Recommended Jack to Lift a Trailer to Change a Tire
• Trailer stabilizer jacks like # TJSCHD-24 are not designed to be used to lift a trailer and hold it up for maintenance. Their purpose is to stabilize the trailer while it's parked and no more. What you're looking for is a jack to hold the trailer in the same fashion one would hold your car to change the tire. For this we have several options like the Performance Tool Electric Car Jack # PTW1609 which has a maximum lift of 14 inches and can support up to 4,000 pounds. If you need an option...
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• Parts Needed to Add Electric Brakes to a 5x8 Aluminum Northern Tool Trailer
• To add brakes to a trailer there are a handful of things that you need but it all depends on what kind of braking system you're wanting to add. If you've never messed with trailer brakes before then I recommend going with an electric brake system simply because it is easier to install and maintain. For this you need the following: Brake Mounting Flange Spindle (will already be on the axle) Brake Assembly Hub-and-Drum Assembly Trailer Wiring Breakaway Kit Brake Controller (for controlling...
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• How to Choose the Correct Hub and Wheel for a Trailer with a 4.80-8 Tire
• To make sure we choose the correct wheel and hub for your trailer, we are going to need a little more information about the spindle on your trailer. I assume the 1.250 shaft that you mention is the spindle on your trailer. Most trailer spindles are tapered and the spindle does not usually have the same diameter the entire length of the spindle. To make sure we choose the correct hub for you, we will need a few measurements from your spindle. We will need the diameters for the inner and...
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• Locking Lug Nuts Needed to Work with Kenda Aluminum Wheels
• Part # RG01-150 is a 1/2 inch locking lug nut designed for 1/2 inch wheel studs. 1/2 inch wheel studs are the lug nuts you need and Lionshead # LHLR103 is a good option for your trailer. The wheel lock kit comes with a special tool you will use to install and remove the lug nuts.
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• How to Determine the Correct Bearing Buddy for a 2013 Carry-On Trailer
• There are a few ways to determine which Bearing Buddies will fit your 2013 carry on trailer. The easiest way may be to find the manufacturer and model number of the hubs on your trailer. Since it is new, the trailer dealer or manufacturer may be able to give you this information. I did some research on the Carry-On trailers and found that they do use two different brands of axles and hubs, depending on where the trailer was manufactured. If the trailer manufacturer cannot provide this...
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• How To Measure Hub Covers For A Trailer
• When measuring your pilot hole you will need to use a precise measurement tool like a dial caliper to best determine the exact measurement of the pilot hole. With your trailer wheel has a 4-3/4 inch pilot hole then we would not carry a hub cap for your tire. If you could measure your pilot hole and get the proper measurement we can see what we can find for you. The Trailer Wheel Cap # 482EZ has a pilot diameter of 4.82 inches. It has a stainless steel construction and is durable and...
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• Recommended Air Compressor System for Firestone Air Bags on 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4
• To go with your Firestone Ride-Rite # F2609 I recommend using the Firestone Air Command II - Analog - Heavy Duty Compressor & Air Tank - Dual Function - 150 psi # F2168. This is a heavy duty compressor with an analog gauge that will allow you to keep your air bags inflated from the comfort of your truck. It also comes with an air chuck to allow you to use the compressor to fill tires or other inflatables, so it's a great tool to have on hand at camp sites or the work site. I've linked...
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• Which Bottle Jack for 2018 Coachmen Apex Nano 193BHS Travel Trailer
• I have a solution for you, but I don't believe the Powerbuilt # ALL640405 is going to provide the needed length of piston to lift a trailer that's already 22" from the ground; this unit is only capable of lifting up 12" and you won't want to stack up multiple boards under and on the bottle it to make it work. The best available solution would be the Powerbuilt Unijack Bottle Jack with Built-In Jack Stand - 21" Lift - 6,000 lbs # ALL620471, which can extend to 21" tall and has a 6000-lbs...
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• 1998 Haulmark 24 Snowmobile trailer - Tires and Axles
• You can confirm your axle capacity by pulling one of your hubs and looking at the reference numbers on the side of the bearing cages. A 3500 lb axle typically has an L68149 inner/L44649 outer bearing. Torsion axles do indeed wear over time which is almost certainly what's happened in your case. As you mentioned 3-4 inches is what you typically want to see as far as fender/ wheel well clearance goes. At this juncture changing the tire size to a 185/80-13 will only provide you a bit above...
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• Is it Advisable to Replace Both Boat Trailer Hubs on Venture Single-Axle Boat Trailer
• Primarily for safety reasons, we always recommend replacing both sides of trailer axle components, whether brake assemblies, bearings, races, hubs or all of the above. This will ensure even performance. It will also provide a similar future working lifespan for both sides of the axle, which will avoid the potential need to have to soon repeat the dis-assembly/repair process. Venture offers both single- and tandem-axle boat trailers. Based on your description I presume you have a single-axle...
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• Hitch, Wiring and Transmission Cooler Recommendations for 2014 Ford F-150
• The hitch I recommend for your 2014 Ford F-150 is the 2-inch Curt Class IV hitch # C14002. This offers the highest capacity of any available option and the hitch installs without drilling using included hardware. You'll just need basic tools and a torque wrench like # ALL944001 to secure the fasteners to the manufacturer's specs. Temporary lowering of the spare tire will simplify the install. If you have a Tekonsha brake controller like their excellent P3 # 90195 then you can use your...
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