Replacement Magnets for Dexter 2,900 lb Trailer Axles

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I have a travel trailer 2 axle Dexter PN 153630176 Cap 2900 Mod 10HSLR133. I need 4 magnets,

asked by: Rosa G

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The correct replacement magnets for the Dexter assemblies you have is the part # BP01-110 that you referenced as I was able to determine that with the capacity info you gave.

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Roberto G.

3/20/2020

How can I tell if magnets need to be replace?

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Chris R.

3/22/2020

Great question. We actually have a full article dedicated to this very subject, which I have linked below. It will walk you through how to test and inspect those brake magnets to see if replacements are in order.

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Answer 1

Going to a "more powerful" magnet will not give you additional stopping power. All it will do is make your trailer brakes harder to fine tune as they will want to lock up easier. Your best option would be to stick with the proper rated…

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Answer 2

For your Dexter 10x1-1/2 inch brakes the old magnet style was a round magnet, #BP01-068.

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Answer 3

We won't have a kit, but there's a chance we might have parts to piece something together for you. I'll need to know the inner and outer wheel bearing reference number, the bolt pattern and size of your current wheels. Hopefully,…

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The brake assemblies that I recommend to replace your AL-KO brakes are #AKEBRK-35R and #AKEBRK-35L. Theses are the brake assemblies for both the left and right sides of the axle. I like these brake assemblies over the others we carry for two reasons,…

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Answer 5

The TruRyde double lip grease seal set you referenced, part #RG06-050, is indeed the correct grease seal for use on a number 84 spindle with inner bearing #L68149 and outer bearing #L44649. The reference numbers you gave are the seal part numbers…

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Answer 6

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 7

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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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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Answer 9

Hey Richard, thanks for reaching out! The Dexter DX7.5 Drop-N-Go Brake Actuator #099-175-00 is a great option for a replacement actuator because it's a direct replacement for the common Model 60 actuators that were popular in the '90s.…

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Answer 10

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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Answer 11

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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Answer 12

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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