How To Install E-Z Lube Axles

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have a smokercraft boat trailer with 5 on 4 1/2 wheels with bearing buddies. can I install an EZ lube hub if so I am not sure what parts I need?

asked by: George N

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Expert Reply:

The E-Z lube feature is located in the spindle not on the hub assembly. The spindle has a grease fitting on the end to allow for easy lubrication. As long as the hub is compatible with your spindle then it will not need to be rated for E-Z lube applications.

If you want to install an E-Z lube setup, you will want to replace your trailer's axles as the bearing buddies are not compatible with E-Z lube in addition to the difficulty of replacing a trailers spindle. In order to recommend a replacement axle, I would need to know the axle capacity of your current trailer.

For a replacement axle with E-Z lube fitting, you would want to use the Dexter Trailer Axle part # 20545I-EZ-72-15 for 2,000 lb. axles, part # 20545I-EZ-60-15 for 2,200 lb. axles with a overall length of 60", part # 20545I-EZ-72-10 for 2,200 lb. axles with an overall length of 72", and part # 35545I-EZ-89 for 3,500 lb. axles with a center to center spring measurement of 74".

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

Both the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit #23-47-48 and the Electric Trailer Brake Kit #AKEBRK-2 are excellent options to replace the brake assemblies on your 2009 Palomino Pony pop-up camper. A lot of the Dexter Axle kit price comes from the name…

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Answer 2

Yes, the Dexter E-Z Lube Axles still require cleaning and repacking of the bearings every 12 months or 12,000 miles. The zerk fittings on the end of the spindle are to add new grease in between maintenance intervals but they are not designed to…

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Answer 3

I reached out to my contact at Dexter Axle and she said that the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit #23-47-48 have a coil resistance of 3.9 ohms per magnet. When it comes to wire size we recommend at least 10 gauge wire like part #10-1-1 (sold by the…

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Answer 4

On an EZ-Lube axle, the grease gets inserted at the end of the spindle through a zerk fitting and comes out of a hole that should be in between the bearings, filling them both. You would not be able to use Bearing Buddies because the zerk fitting at…

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Answer 5

We do not offer replacement parts for Dexter 2,000 lbs brakes only the complete assemblies like item #23-47-48. As far as cleaning goes you will want to wipe out all of the old grease and build up of dirt and any other debris. Getting all of the old…

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Answer 6

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 7

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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