Bearings, Races and Grease Seals for a 1960 Camper Axle

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Need new Bearing, Bearing Races and Grease Seals for a 1960 Camper Axle. The part numbers for the Bearings are Bower: Inner 2585 and the Outer 1380. The part numbers for the Bearing Races are Timkin: Inner 2523 and outer1329. The Grease Seal part number is National: 6454

asked by: James F

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We do have the inner bearing and race, # 2585 for the bearing and # 2520 for the race. The race is a different number. It will fit the bearing but to determine if it will fit the hub you can look at the outer diameter needed. This race has an outer diameter of 2.615 inches.

The outer race, bearing, and the seal are not items that we have a match for. They are automotive type parts that are still available at auto parts stores. The seal also goes by number 471538.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

The 2x2 inch square axle is likely 3,500 lbs or less capacity. I would need more spindle dimensions or bearing numbers to assist. If you pull a hub and measure at the spindle where the bearings and seal ride using the digital caliper like #PTW80157 I…

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Answer 2

For your 2 inch by 2 inch axles you would want a Redline Spindle for Square Axles #TRU47FR. This is a square spindle designed for 2 inch square axles so it should work for well for you. Check out the review video I attached. The EZ Lube Spindle…

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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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The Grease Seal #1105-100-035 that you referenced is not a confirmed replacement seal for the National #5009. The little bit of information I was able to find on the National #5009 seal was that it was used on very old trailers. In order to find one…

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Answer 5

It looks like that bearing combination was used on 1940's and 1950's trailers. Unfortunately, it is now obsolete with no hubs available. Your best bet would be to replace the axle with spindles using a modern bearing combination. In order to…

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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 8

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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Answer 9

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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Answer 10

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 11

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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Answer 12

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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