How Does EZ-Lube Spindle Grease Hub Components

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Hell on the Dexter Trailer Axle Beam with EZ-Lube Spindles - 89inch Long - 3,500 lbs you have the grease nipple on the end of the spline when you go and grease it up were does the grease go or come out to grease the bearings.

asked by: Richard

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The EZ-Lube spindles have a hole in the spindle so that it fills the hub components from the back of the inner bearing. This forces air out of the hub area and will disburse the grease toward the outside of the hub on the grease fitting side.

I have attached a photo of an EZ-Lube spindle that shows the hole where the grease exits.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L

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Answer 1

Brake flanges on 3,500 lb axles are going to be the exact same between a Dexter axle and Lippert but sometimes the Al Ko options are different. I believe you are asking about the price difference between the Dexter 3,500 lb axles part #T3584F-8974…

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Answer 2

By switching to one of the Dexter axles with the 89" hub face versus your 88" hub face it will only push the tires out 1/2" on each side. While this is typically not an issue for most trailers you will want to verify that it will not…

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Answer 3

The backing plate is not available separately from the entire assembly for this part number. When the backing plate needs replacing, the other components need replaced as well. The B10EA-21 AxleTek 10" x 2 1/4" LH Self-Adjusting Electric…

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Answer 4

In order to determine which replacement axle is needed for your 1979 Avion Travel Trailer, we will need to know the axle's weight capacity as well as the spring center and hub face measurements. If you plan to reuse your existing hubs, knowing…

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Answer 5

According to our FAQ on slipper springs, linked for referenced, the torque specs are as follows: Torque Ratings 1/2 inch Bolts: 45 ft/lbs - 70 ft/lbs 9/16 inch Bolts: 65 ft/lbs - 95 ft/lbs 5/8 inch Bolts: 100 ft/lbs - 120 ft/lbs The Replacement…

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Answer 6

For trailer axle u-bolts like the part #APUBR-10 the torque rating to use is between 45 and 75 ft lbs.

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Answer 7

Most 3,500 lb trailer axles out there are Dexter axles like the part #T3584F-EZ-8974 that you referenced. Or another very popular brand is Lippert. Most likely you have one of those two and that would mean that your current hub would fit the spindle…

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Answer 8

If the U-bolts are 9/16 inch diameter, the torque specs should be between 65 to 95 foot lbs. If the U-bolts are 3/8 inch diameter, the torque should be between 30 and 50 foot lbs.

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Answer 9

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 10

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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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

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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