Availability of a Replacement Castle Nut for Trailer Spindle

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I NEED THE 2 AXLE NUTS AND WASHERS FOR A 1972 SCOTTIE CAMPER.IVE REPLACED THE BEARINGS.CAN YOU HELP ME? THANKS

asked by: EDDIE C

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We have a few options that could work for you, but you will need to measure the threads of your spindle to determine which would work.

For a 1 inch spindle nut you would need the part # 165686, for a 7/8 inch nut you would need part # 165931. These are the two most popular sizes.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The Trailer Spindle Nut #165686 that you referenced does have a thread count of 14 threads per inch.

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Answer 2

According to our installers you will tighten the trailer spindle nut until it stops by itself. In other words do not torque it down as hard as you can. It just has to be tight. A little play is to be expected. You do not want to torque it down too…

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Answer 3

The spindle nut on a trailer axle should not be difficult to remove, it only requires a very small amount of torque. It should for the most part just turn off by hand after the retainer is removed whether it's a clip or pin. We don't have a…

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I pulled the TruRyde Spindle Nut, #165686, and took some measurements for you. This nut has an inner diameter of .93 inches and and outer diameter of 1.45 inches. This spindle nut is designed to fit all spindles that accept a 1 inch nut. I have…

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Answer 5

I went out in the warehouse and measured the Redline Washer Spindle Tongue #165863. The overall diameter of the washer is 1-3/4 inches. The inner diameter is 1 inch.

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Answer 6

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 7

Yes, the Washer Spindle Tongue part #165863 will work with 7/8" diameter spindles. If you also need the castle nut and cotter pin as well we have these available as part #165931 and part #165649.

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Answer 8

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…

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Answer 9

The washer that would fit the Dexter Trailer Axle Beam with Standard Spindles, part #T20BTR-7258, is part #SW1000. This has a 1 inch inside diameter. I have attached a product review video for this washer.

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Answer 10

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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Answer 11

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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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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