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Trailer wheel bearings are specific to the spindle that is installed on the axle that is on your trailer. You will need to safely support the trailer, remove the wheel and tire, remove the grease cap, remove the cotter pin and washer that secures…

Your air bag mounting location will determine compatibility with the Gooseneck trailer hitch #BWGNRK1313. The side plates of the gooseneck trailer hitch #BWGNRK1313 will mount on the outside of each frame rail. See diagram to the right and video…

The side plates of the B&W gooseneck trailer hitch #BWGNRK1313 will mount on the outside of each frame rail of your 2004 Dodge 2500 8-foot bed. See the B&W video I included at the 7 min and 30 second mark. If your Firestone air bags like…

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.

The Never Fail Bushings like part #TRBU11566 and the Bronze Bushings like part #D014-077-00 are designed for 1-3/4" wide double eye leaf springs. There is not a version of these which are an upgrade over the factory nylon bushings for 2"…

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…

Hey Roy, The only U-bolt kit we currently only offer for 1-1/2" square axles is part #CE23102, which only has a 3-3/8" length so it likely wouldn't be the best option for you. Instead you'll want to order the 1-1/2" Square…

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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 the…

The biggest difference between the servo styles that you'll notice is between free backing plates and the others. The free-backing plates will allow your trailer to back up without having the brakes lock up. With surge brakes typically when you…

You can use leaf springs that are rated higher than the axle without any issues as long as they measure the correct measurement for your trailer. For example the 6-leaf double eye spring for 7,000 lb axles part #e64SR measures 24-7/8" eye to…

It looks like the slipper springs for 7,000 pound axles are 2 inches wide which is good because that is a very common size for slipper springs so there will be options available. We have a 3-5/16 inch long wet bolt in a 9/16 inch, #126B2, but I do…