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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...A BT8 spindle would have a diameter of .99 of an inch where the bearings would both install and would have a diameter of 1.24 where the great seal would ride. That would require a hub part #AKIHUB-440-2-1K for an idler hub. A BTR spindle would have…
view full answer...In order to verify the spindle dimensions so that you can pick out the correct hub/drum you have to get exact dimensions. For that you need to use a digital caliper like part #PTW80157. For how old your trailer is this is especially important as…
view full answer...If you take a look at the provided photo, you can see the pertinent dimensions of the #TRU37FR spindle.
view full answer...The BTR and BT8 denotations refer to the spindle, not the trailer hub. The difference between a BTR and BT8 spindle is that the BTR spindle uses a 1.063" diameter L44649 bearing and the BT8 spindle uses a 0.99" diameter L44643…
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...The brake mounting bolt pattern for the #84 E-Z Lube Spindle w/ Brake Flange for 3,500-lb Trailer Axles #TRU87FR is 2-13/16" and then the section that fits into the axle tube is 2" and it tapers out to 2-3/8". Attached are…
view full answer...We do carry the #84 spindle #TRU77FR which is designed to accept a 3" axle beam. The spindle itself has an overall length of 6-1/8". This is the only #84 spindle we have for a 3" tube. All of the others would be a #42…
view full answer...Looks like you are in need of a number 42 spindle like the part #TRU37FR. The numbers you listed aren't part numbers but judging by the shape of what you sent in a picture of this is a match. You still might verify this though by measuring…
view full answer...The #99 trailer spindle is typically found on 9,000 lb and 10,000 lb axles. This is not a spindle that we carry at this time, but I did find some of the measurements. I have attached a diagram showing the dimensions of a #99 spindle for you to…
view full answer...Trailer spindles are welded directly to the axle so to remove one it just needs to be cut off completely using a torch or saw. Then to replace the spindle such as with the EZ Lube #TRU37FR that you were looking at it's extremely important…
view full answer...The spindles can be replaced. However, they will need to be welded by a certified welder. They use special jigs so that it is concentric and square on the axle or it can cause problems with uneven tire wear and wheel tracking. I've linked…
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