Replacement Winch Recommendation for Shelby 5404

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Hi: I have a Shelby model 5404 on my drift boat a big row boat trailer. Have had two previous ones fail as the spindle that the tow strap winds around bent. Do the current Shelby models have a stronger spindle? If not is there another model you would recommend that would fit with the same bolt pattern on my trailer? Thanks!

asked by: Will

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Helpful Expert Reply:

The Shelby 5404 winch is a 1,200 lb winch with a 20 foot nylon strap. The Dutton Lainson part # DL14996 is a similarly rated 1,500 lb winch and for a strap you would need the part # DL24249. This setup would be slightly stronger and less likely to bend the shaft like you mentioned.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The BoatBuckle Boat Winch Strap with Hook and Safety Latch part #IMF05848 will be the perfect replacement strap option for a Shelby Trailer Winch 5404. It's a 2" wide strap rated at 1,333 lbs.

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Answer 2

The best option to replace your current Shelby Winch would be to use a winch like the Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch, Single Speed, #DL15303. This winch has a 1,400 lbs horizontal pulling capacity and has the zinc Tuffplate finish for rust and corrosion…

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While we don't have a repair kit for your Shelby 5352 winch we do have a great replacement winch to match what you have since it is a 1,500 lb brake winch. For that you'd want the Dutton Lainson 1,500 lb Winch Part #DL14996 which…

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Yes, the 60-Degree angle of the 1/2"-20 DeeMaxx Trailer Wheel Lug Nut #DE93GR is standard for the vast majority of trailer wheels out there. There are some 90-Degree cone shapes but these are typically for 5/8" and 9/16"…

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Answer 5

A 19 mm socket would be needed to remove the DeeMaxx Lug Nut part #DE93GR.

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Answer 6

Some Shelby winch models used a handle that secured to the winch with an Allen key. If this is the type you have then it is possible that the set screw or the post on the winch the handle attaches to is stripped or worn to the point that the handle…

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Answer 7

From the pictures you sent in it looks like the inner diameter of your Nev-R-Lube bearing is about 2" which means you'd need the 50MM Nev-R-Lube Bearing for 8,000-lb Dexter Axles #31-71-3. Aside from that you're basically just going to…

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Answer 8

I checked with Dexter and they indicate that for hub 008-386-80: "Available for service parts only." Meaning the actual hub assembly is not available but parts for it are such as the 35mm cartridge bearing #31-72-3. There isn't a way to…

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Answer 9

Dexter Nev-R-Lube Bearings such as the 50MM #31-71-3 referenced in your question do not have a specific maintenance or replacement schedule. These are pre-lubricated at the factory, which will make it resistant to contamination, and sealed for life…

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Answer 10

What limits the speed a trailer can go is the tires. Trailer tires are only rated to go 65 miles per hour. If you are traveling fast enough that bearings in good condition begin to damage themselves the trailer tires are probably already in the…

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To secure the stern of your 24 foot pontoon boat, I recommend the BoatBuckle G2 Retractable Transom Tie-Downs #IMF08893. These heavy-duty ratchet straps are easy to hookup and will retract automatically. Their 2,500 pound maximum load (break…

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