Replacement Parts for 1970s Camper Frame with Dayton Fayette Axles

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The Lippert Components Heavy-Duty Replacement Shock - Yellow # LC283280 is 8.625 inches compressed and 13.5 inches fully extended. Your current suspension may extend and retract slightly further but the shocks will be a good replacement based on the actual shock absorbing as long as they will fit your brackets. Unfortunately we don't have any info on your axle or hubs, so to help, I will need to get the bearing numbers printed on the face of your inner and outer bearing of one hub. If you can't get those, then the spindle measurements will be important and need to be precise. I recommend using a digital caliper like # PTW80157 in the locations where the bearings and seal rest. I've attached a photo to assist. This will help us get the proper hub/drum as well as brake assemblies for your trailer. When you state the brake lines are cut, are you looking for hydraulic brakes or electric brake replacements? If you are looking for electric brakes, I recommend the Electric Trailer Brake Kit - Self-Adjusting - 10" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 3,500 lbs # AKEBRK-35-SA which are 10x2-1/4 inches and will be less expensive than replacing parts. This will also give you a self-adjusting assembly to keep your brakes at proper working conditions without manual adjustments needed. If you are wanting hydraulic only or electric over hydraulic, let me know. For your trailer wiring, I recommend the Epicord 7-Way Molded Trailer Plug with Junction Box - 10' Long # 277-000141. You can add a 4-way like the Hopkins 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector w/ LED Test Lights - Trailer End - 24" # HM48133 to give you the 4-way connection too, but I don't recommend using a trailer over 3,000 lbs without trailer brakes. For your tires, I recommend the Provider ST225/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range E # TR225LRE. These tires are rated for a load capacity of up to 2830 lbs at 80 psi and speed up to 81 mph. The load rating on these tires is each, so that would give you 5660 per axle which sounds like it will be over your axle capacity and you will be limited on weight to your lowest capacity component. Let's start there and then you can let know what other questions you have.

asked by: Gary

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The Lippert Components Heavy-Duty Replacement Shock - Yellow # LC283280 is 8.625 inches compressed and 13.5 inches fully extended. Your current suspension may extend and retract slightly further but the shocks will be a good replacement based on the actual shock absorbing as long as they will fit your brackets.

Unfortunately we don't have any info on your axle or hubs, so to help, I will need to get the bearing numbers printed on the face of your inner and outer bearing of one hub. If you can't get those, then the spindle measurements will be important and need to be precise. I recommend using a digital caliper like # PTW80157 in the locations where the bearings and seal rest. I've attached a photo to assist. This will help us get the proper hub/drum as well as brake assemblies for your trailer. When you state the brake lines are cut, are you looking for hydraulic brakes or electric brake replacements? If you are looking for electric brakes, I recommend the Electric Trailer Brake Kit - Self-Adjusting - 10" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 3,500 lbs # AKEBRK-35-SA which are 10x2-1/4 inches and will be less expensive than replacing parts. This will also give you a self-adjusting assembly to keep your brakes at proper working conditions without manual adjustments needed. If you are wanting hydraulic only or electric over hydraulic, let me know.

For your trailer wiring, I recommend the 7-Way Molded Trailer Plug with Junction Box # HS381-9000. You can add a 4-way like the Hopkins 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector w/ LED Test Lights - Trailer End - 24" # HM48133 to give you the 4-way connection too, but I don't recommend using a trailer over 3,000 lbs without trailer brakes.

For your tires, I recommend the Provider ST225/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range E # TR225LRE. These tires are rated for a load capacity of up to 2830 lbs at 80 psi and speed up to 81 mph. The load rating on these tires is each, so that would give you 5660 per axle which sounds like it will be over your axle capacity and you will be limited on weight to your lowest capacity component.

Let's start there and then you can let know what other questions you have.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Gary

10/31/2017

The Lippert Components Heavy-Duty Replacement Shock - Yellow # LC283280 is 8.625 inches compressed and 13.5 inches fully extended. Your current suspension may extend and retract slightly further but the shocks will be a good replacement based on the actual shock absorbing as long as they will fit your brackets. Unfortunately we don't have any info on your axle or hubs, so to help, I will need to get the bearing numbers printed on the face of your inner and outer bearing of one hub. If you can't get those, then the spindle measurements will be important and need to be precise. I recommend using a digital caliper like # PTW80157 in the locations where the bearings and seal rest. I've attached a photo to assist. This will help us get the proper hub/drum as well as brake assemblies for your trailer. When you state the brake lines are cut, are you looking for hydraulic brakes or electric brake replacements? If you are looking for electric brakes, I recommend the Electric Trailer Brake Kit - Self-Adjusting - 10" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 3,500 lbs # AKEBRK-35-SA which are 10x2-1/4 inches and will be less expensive than replacing parts. This will also give you a self-adjusting assembly to keep your brakes at proper working conditions without manual adjustments needed. If you are wanting hydraulic only or electric over hydraulic, let me know. For your trailer wiring, I recommend the Epicord 7-Way Molded Trailer Plug with Junction Box - 10' Long # 277-000141. You can add a 4-way like the Hopkins 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector w/ LED Test Lights - Trailer End - 24" # HM48133 to give you the 4-way connection too, but I don't recommend using a trailer over 3,000 lbs without trailer brakes. For your tires, I recommend the Provider ST225/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range E # TR225LRE. These tires are rated for a load capacity of up to 2830 lbs at 80 psi and speed up to 81 mph. The load rating on these tires is each, so that would give you 5660 per axle which sounds like it will be over your axle capacity and you will be limited on weight to your lowest capacity component. Let's start there and then you can let know what other questions you have.

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Jason S.

10/31/2017

The Lippert shock # LC283280 will work well based your 12-1/8 inch measurement between brackets. Your # LM48548 bearings have an inner diameter of 1.375 inches and are mostly used on 2500 lb axles. The # L44649 bearing is 1.063 inches inner diameter and is found on 3500 and 2000 lb axles depending on what inner bearing is used. We already know that your axles are not standard, so I would go with the rating on the larger inner bearing which will give you 2500 lb rating or 5K for your tandem axle trailer. It is not uncommon to have brakes on both axles even though you may only need brakes on one (normally the front). We don't have hubs that fit your size, but we do have the studs if you need to replace them in the hubs. I've linked the page so you can determine length but you most likely have the 1/2 inch diameter. For your brakes, I recommend getting assembly replacements to ensure you have proper braking, but if you just want the parts you will want the Replacement Brake Adjustment Screw Kit for 10" and 12" Electric Trailer Brake Assemblies # AKBRKR-AS-1012 or # AKBRKR-SP. For the brake shoes you will want # AKBRKR-S-10.

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Answer 1

Having a 1.25 spindle, it can be a few bearings that will fit. However, there will not be a hub that uses both an inner and outer bearing of this size. With that said, I highly recommend replacing your axles with something that will use a more common…

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Answer 2

To ensure that you do have the correct lug pattern for your 1974 Apache Mesa Pop-up Camper you will need to measure the pattern on your wheels. As you do have a 5-lug wheel there are a few ways to measure your wheels but I recommend using the lug to…

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Answer 3

Based on the 8-3/4 inch circumference you listed (and a little algebra), I was able to determine that your axle diameter is 2-3/4 inches. Which is an interesting size considering most 2-3/8 inch axles are 3,500 capacity axles and most 3 inch axles…

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Answer 4

If the center to center bolt spacing of your existing wheels is 9.44 inches, and 4-1/2 inch wide wheels with a + 5mm offset would work with your trailer, the #AM20208 wheels would work well for you. Rather than having the wheel mounting pad (surface…

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Answer 5

For a self adjusting electric brake assembly that will work you would want the part #AKEBRK-35L-SA for the left hand side and part #AKEBRK-35R-SA for the right hand side. This is a self adjusting 10 inch by 2-1/4 inch diameter assembly that has the…

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Answer 6

The 7.00-15LT tires you have on your 1978 Avion trailer have a 29.4" diameter, have a load range that should be in the 2,400 lb vicinity and fit wheels that are 5", 5-1/2" and 6". For comparable tires I recommend going with a…

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Answer 7

You can install different hubs with your preferred 5-on-4-1/2-inch bolt pattern on your existing Dexter axles so long as the new hubs use the same bearing set as the originals. This will ensure that the new hubs, such as Dexter #84545UC1-EZ that you…

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Answer 8

We may have a replacement hub for your Dayton Fayette 9254, but the only way to be sure is by determining which bearing combination and grease seal your spindle uses. You will need to remove one of the hubs and look for the bearing numbers stamped in…

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Answer 9

Because it can indeed be a challenge to find replacement parts for trailers like yours that are of a substantial age, your easiest route will likely be to replace the axle along with your hubs/drums/brakes. This way all components will be fresh and…

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Answer 10

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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Answer 11

The trailer will have a plate or sticker on it that will list 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 will list the weight capacity. You can…

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Answer 12

Unfortunately, we do not have the 14” diameter x 2” wide braking assemblies you need for your trailer. I also did some searching online and could not find any replacement parts for you either. The only option I can offer you would be to replace with…

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