Troubleshooting Different Spindles on 1994 StarCraft Tent Trailer
Question:
How come my 1994 Starcraft tent trailer has two different spindles One side is straight and the other side is tapered. Both had 8-258 Dexter Hubs. I asked the original owner brother in law and he said he never had an work done to the axles or spindles
asked by: Tom
Expert Reply:
I honestly can't tell you. It sounds like the manufacturer just put two separate parts together. It is not normal to find this on the same axle but if you have a tandem axle that is more common. If it is on the same axle, as long as it is functional with the same hubs, you will just need to get the correct bearings for each spindle to make things continue to function properly. The Dexter Hubs like # 8-258BTUC1 can have different bearings and races on the inside. With one straight spindle and the other tapered, they should not have the same bearings.
I would reach out to the manufacturer to see if they have record of this.
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Dexter Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 2,000-lb Axles - 5 on 4-1/2
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
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- Standard
- L44643
- L44643
- For 2000 lbs Axles
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- 13 Inch Wheel
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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