Which is Better Single or Double Lip Seal

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Do I need single or double lip seals for use with bearing L44649?

asked by: Adam C

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Double lip seals are better in every way than single lip seals so we always recommend them. For example, the part # RG06-050 is the correct double lip for use on a 3,500 lb axle where the # L44649 is normally used.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Actually for a 6k rated Dexter 12x2 brake assembly you would want the part #23-459 for the right hand side and part #23-458 for the left hand side. Then for a 7k rated assembly you would want part #23-465 for the right hand side and part #23-464…

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Answer 2

So long as you have a standard 5-bolt mounting flange on the axle such as the Brake Mounting Flange for 3" Round Axle #4-44-1 you can use the 6,000 lb Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit with Parking Brakes #23-112-113. You will also need to…

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Answer 3

The Dexter 6K and 7K axles are very similar to each other, so it can be difficult to determine their capacity just by looks. Dexter axles typically have a specs plate near the center of the axle, but there is a chance that it could have come off. The…

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Answer 4

A drop axle certainly can make it tough to reach the star wheel adjuster on a drum brake. The adjuster spoon tool we offer #W80630 has a 90-degree bend that will often let you get access to the adjuster even on a drop axle. Essentially you will need…

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Answer 5

While we may have an option for you, we do not have the exact specs on your Allis grease seal part number 5013 29772. However, with the 1.6" ID and 2.5" OD measurements you provides, that is very close to our #58846. This particular grease…

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Answer 6

The number you provided, "7753400" is a patent number which corelates to the Equalizer for E-Z Flex Suspension part #013-144-03. This is for a single equalizer but if you need the entire kit it's the Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit part…

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Answer 7

For your enclosed trailer application I have several suggestions for adding interior lighting that you can control directly via a switch. Since your current 4-pole trailer wiring does NOT include a 12V auxiliary power feed that could power inside…

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Answer 8

The only way you could power interior dome lights on a trailer without it being connected to a tow vehicle would be to power the lights with a battery like a breakaway battery. How you choose to wire up the batteries will in the end be up to you, but…

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Answer 9

If your current springs have 5 leaves then going to a 7 leaf spring will increase the height of the trailer a little and make the trailer more susceptible to sway. Regarding capacity if you go with springs rated higher than what is required it will…

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Answer 10

If your old axles have a 5 bolt brake flange the assemblies like Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Left Hand - 6,000 lbs part #23-105 or Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Right Hand - 6,000 lbs part #23-106 will…

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Answer 11

The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

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Answer 12

We have a really great kit that comes with everything you'd need to convert your 2021 Vanleigh Pinecrest 335RLP from tandem 6k drum brakes to electric over hydraulic disc brakes with the HydraStar Disc Brake Kit w/ Actuator for Triple Axle…

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