Availability of Spindle that Would Fit Square Tube Axle

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I have a square axle on a boat trailer and need to replace a spindle, can the spindle be cut to fit in the square tube due the the angle?

asked by: Joe

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New spindles should be welded on only by a professional welder who has experience and the correct jigs for installing spindles perfectly straight and concentric. If not installed correctly the trailer may not track properly and uneven tire wear can occur.

It might be more trouble than it's worth to try and fit a round spindle like the part # TRU24FR in a square tube axle by trimming it. We have a square version of this spindle as part # TRU47FR.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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For your 2 inch by 2 inch axles you would want a Redline Spindle for Square Axles #TRU47FR. This is a square spindle designed for 2 inch square axles so it should work for well for you. Check out the review video I attached. The EZ Lube Spindle…

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Answer 2

I was able to find the dimensional drawing for you of the Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch #DL16003. As you can see, the height of the handle from the base measures 11-3/4 inches. And as for mounting, I checked with Dutton-Lainson, and the #DL16003 is only…

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In order to determine which replacement axles you need, I will need a few measurements. I will need hub face to hub face measurement, spring center to center dimension, inner and outer wheel bearing reference number, and the axle capacity. Take a…

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Replacement of a spindle on a trailer axle is best left to a professional installer. This is not a do-it-yourself type of project. We urge you to use a professional welder experienced in axle fabrication. Proper alignment and welding are critical to…

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We do offer both 3500-lb axle beams and also complete kits that include either idler hubs or hub/drums and electric brakes. Please click on the linked page to view the axles and kits we have. You can click on the filters on the page to match up your…

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Answer 6

To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists 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…

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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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A BT8 spindle would have a diameter of .99 of an inch where the bearings would both install and would have a diameter of 1.24 where the great seal would ride. That would require a hub part #AKIHUB-440-2-1K for an idler hub. A BTR spindle would have…

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Answer 9

Hey Jaime, yes you can replace your 25-1/4 inch 3,500 lb axle leaf springs with a 5k rated axle spring like the part #e44SR. This will increase the suspension's weight capacity and might make the ride quality a little rougher but it would fit 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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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 12

To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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