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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...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…
view full answer...If you take a look at the provided photo, you can see the important dimensions of the #TRU37FR spindle.
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…
view full answer...The #42 E-Z Lube 4" Drop Spindle w/ Flange for 5.2K to 7K Trailer Axles - 3" Diameter #TRU39FR you were looking at is designed to fit snugly…
view full answer...The Grease Seal part #168233 has a double lip so it can be used on a boat trailer and be submersed under water, yes. This is also the correct replacement for the NOK AD2527E Grease Seal that you have now.
view full answer...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…
view full answer...There typically aren't any part numbers stamped onto the trailer spindle that can be used for identification. There are however numbers stamped onto the hub most times which can be used for…
view full answer...To determine the size of the hub assembly you need to purchase you have to determine which bearings are in the old assembly. If the old assembly has L44649 inner bearings, you would use the hub you chose #8-258-5UC1. If the inner bearings are…
view full answer...In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.
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…
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