Who Can Replace a Trailer Spindle

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do you have a how to video or at least some written instructions on how to replace a spindle on a trailer?

asked by: Dennis K

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Trailer spindles should only be installed by a qualified fabricator with trailer axle experience who has the necessary equipment to square up a trailer spindle. It's not a project for someone who's pretty good at welding since if the spindle is off by just a little bit you will have all sorts of alignment issues.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

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…

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Answer 2

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 that it…

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Answer 3

When replacing the spindle on your trailer with a EZ Lube Spindle, part #TRU74FR, you will need to cut off the existing spindle and weld a new one in place. I strongly recommend you take it to a qualified machine shop to have the appropriate welds…

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Answer 4

Removing a damaged spindle is the easy part - it can be cut off with a torch or saw. But welding on a new one is another matter and requires the new spindle be welded exactly straight. It is actually easier to replace the entire axle with a new one…

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Answer 5

Thank you for the pictures! We do offer a trailer brake option that will work with the 10" wheels on your 2014 Shorelander Trailer. Since the trailer will be in water you will want to use the Dexter Hydraulic Trailer Brake Kit #23-398-399 which…

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Answer 6

The Demco Actuator, #DM8509602, does not have a reverse lockout feature so you would need hydraulic free-baking drum brakes on the trailer in order to back up without actuating the brakes. I have included a link to all of the free-backing brakes for…

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Answer 7

Since the diameter of the spindle where the outer bearing rides is 1-1/16 inches most likely you have a number 84 spindle. You will need to verify that where the inner bearing rides is 1.38 inches and where the seal rides is 1.73 to be sure though.…

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Answer 8

Technically yes, if you were replacing idler hubs, as long as the inner/outer bearing, grease seal AND wheel bolt pattern match, there's nothing that prevents you from using a 3,500 lb axle hub, like #84545BX on a 2,000 lb axle. If the bearings…

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Answer 9

Thanks for the feedback, and I am glad that you are finding our website helpful! For your 1989 Trailex CT-7031 all aluminum trailer with the specifications that you provided there are three options for restoring or replacing the brakes for this…

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Answer 10

The 5 on 5-1/2 inch bolt pattern is only available on 10 inch trailer wheels like with the Kenda Loadstar part #AM3H454. The tire on this wheel is a 205/65-10. If this is the size you need it would work great. We also have it as a wheel only with…

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Answer 11

While we don't have any way of knowing what brakes you need on a 1970 Airstream International Land Yacht Trailer, I can tell you how to determine the correct ones. You need to know the size of your drum, which will point you to the correct…

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Answer 12

We offer the Steel Solid Center Trailer Wheel part #AM20053. this has the 5 on 5.5" bolt pattern your are looking for. It is a 10" rim that is 6" wide. Check out the linked video on it. This is the only wheel that we have with that…

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