Replacement # LM48548 and # L44649 Bearing Recommendation for a Trailer

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I resently purchased a Dexstar vintage rim 15x6 4h9.44 and am hoping to find the bearings and also the leaf spring shackle bushings. The bearing numbers are, Inner bearing number is LM 48548-N and the outer number is 4T- L44649. The leaf spring width is 1 3/4 inches. Thanks for your time,

asked by: Bob G

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We have the bearings you are looking for. You would want part # LM48548 and # L44649.

For the leaf spring bushings you will need to take a coupler more measurements to pick out the correct one. You will need to measure the inner and outer diameter of the bushing to be able to determine which one you would need. Check out the link I attached to see all of the ones we carry ones you get those measurements.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

There is a way to determine the right replacement hubs for your older trailer, but I wasn't able to cross-reference your Hadco assemblies to another model using the 394 stamped onto the hub. Your best option is going to be to pull one of the hubs…

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I may have a solution for you, but we do not have any hubs that are compatible with the #LM48548 inner bearing that you've currently got in your hubs. Additionally the #84556UC3 is not going to fit your spindle because the #L68149 outer bearing…

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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.

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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…

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Answer 5

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 marked…

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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…

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To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that…

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You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 9

To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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Answer 10

Hey Richard, thanks for reaching out! The Dexter DX7.5 Drop-N-Go Brake Actuator #099-175-00 is a great option for a replacement actuator because it's a direct replacement for the common Model 60 actuators that were popular in the '90s.…

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Answer 11

Depending on how the trailer was made, there will be a few spots you can check to identify the axle. First, if the trailer was pre-made by a specific company, you may be able to find this information in either the paperwork or on a placard somewhere…

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Answer 12

After you've packed the bearings and assembled everything, carefully slide the hub assembly onto the spindle and install the outer bearing. Install the spindle and tang washer and run the spindle nut down finger tight, then rotate the hub back…

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