How Much Oil Gets Installed into Oil Bath Trailer Hubs

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How much oil do you put in a oil bath axle

asked by: Michael C

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Basically you fill up the hub as much as you can through the hole in the cap like the part # RG04-300 and once the oil level is at the bottom of the cap hole it's as full as it needs to be.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Basically you just want to fill the oil, like part #XLPROLUBE, up to where that center plug will fit on the Oil Cap Kit #RG04-300. When using grease to lubricate a hub you want to fill it up completely but with an oil lubrication kit the oil is still…

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Answer 2

I recommend the Kodiak Synthetic Bearing Oil for Oil Bath Hubs - 8 oz Bottle #XLPROLUBE. It is a 90 weight synthetic oil. Dexter bought out Kodiak so this meets their specifications. I've also attached a photo of Dexter's recommended Oil…

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Answer 3

The black center plug that you see on the plastic cap of the Kodiak XL ProLube Kit for 3500-lb Axles #XLPROLUBE1980KIT that you referenced is the fill hole.

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Answer 4

Are you using double lip grease seals or single lip seals? Is there a metal spring that runs around the seal to hold it tight to the spindle? I'd verify that first but if it's not that it's either a bad spindle or you are using the wrong…

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Answer 5

I have a solution for you but just the blue cap of the Kodiak XL ProLube Kit for 3500-lb Axles Item #XLPROLUBE1980KIT that you referenced is not available. So your best option would be the Kodiak XL ProLube Oil Bath Hub Body and Cap #xlprolube1980…

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Answer 6

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 7

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Answer 8

I can end this debate for you real fast! Trailer tires, which will have an ST in front of the size, should always be inflated to the maximum psi indicated on the tire. Trailer tires usually do not have a recommended and maximum psi indication so I am…

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Answer 9

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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Answer 10

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 11

The two sizes you mentioned are pretty similar and fit many of the same 15 inch wheels. The 205/75-15 fits rim widths of 5 inch to 6-1/2 inch whereas the 225/75-15 fits widths that are 5 inch to 6 inch. The 205 is 27.1 inches tall and the 225 is 28.4…

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Answer 12

Seal 171255UC has an inner diameter of 1.719 inches and outer diameter of 2.565 inches. A seal that has those dimensions would actually be #58846. I've added a link to a video review of this seal for you to take a look at.

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