Bearings and Seal for a 3,500 lb Dexter Torflex Axle

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I have a #10, Dexter, Torflex axle, rated at 3,500 lbs., and I need spare bearings/seals. According to the Operators Maintenance Manual, these are the parts I have/need: Inner Bearing/Cup = 68149/68111 Outer Bearing/Cup = 44643/44610 Seal = 171255TB Question: Will your BK2-100 Kit serve my needs? Question: Is there a Bearing Buddy for this hub?

asked by: Walter B

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I took a look at the manual, and the outer bearing for a #10 Torflex Dexter axle would be outer bearing # L44649 and outer race # L44610; inner bearing # L68149 and inner race # L68111; and seal # 58846. That would make bearing kit # BK2-100 the correct choice for your axle and includes each of these parts. For a Bearing Buddy you would want to use # BB1980A.

I have included links to video reviews of each of these products for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

I attached a picture that shows a diagram for how the Spindle Seal Set part #BB60003 would install on a spindle. Installing the shoulder ring first gives the O-ring something to press against so that it can seal better. Reversing the order would…

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Answer 2

The great thing about Bearing Buddy like part #BB1781 is that when you add grease to your system with the included fitting, it will move the spring-loaded piston outward and allow grease to seep around the edges to keep from damaging the seal. You…

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Answer 3

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If your races are #L44610, which they almost certainly are, you will want the following parts: Bearings: Inner bearing: #L44649 Outer bearing: #L44649 Grease seal: #10-9 Outer diameter: 1.987" Inner diameter: 1.5" Grease cap: 1.986"…

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Answer 5

The LMX red grease like the Lubrimatic LMX part #L11390 that you referenced is what I recommend. This is perfectly compatible with the Lithium based grease your hubs have in them now and is considered to be the most heavy duty option available. Using…

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Answer 6

The correct idler hub assembly you're looking for is the Trailer Idler Hub Assembly part #AKIHUB-440-2-G-EZ-1K. This is a complete unit with bearings, races, and seals. They are made of steel with a galvanized finish. I am not aware of any such…

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Answer 7

When it comes to replacing the tires and rims on your Jayco Eagle 8 Popup Camper The Kenda 5.70-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8 inch White Wheel - 4 on 4 - Load Range C #AM30120 will work for you. The wheel/tire capacity is 910 pounds at 75 psi. It has a…

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Answer 8

The #AKIHUB-440-2-G-1K uses a 1/2 inch wheel stud. 90-95 ft lbs of torque is probably about right for the lug nuts. If you check out the lug nut torque chart that I attached you will see that nearly all the torque specs are that and higher. The wheel…

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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

For your 20 lb tanks you want to use the kit #37220BL instead of part #37230BL that you referenced. The only difference between these kits is the length of the threaded rod that the hold down bar and wingnut attached to. The shorter one is used for…

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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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