Availability of Replacement Wheel Studs for AL-KO 8490 Drum

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I have a 2008 KZ Spree, 324BHS sheered the studs off the drum and wondering if I can get replacement studs? Markings on the Drum state Al-Ko 8490, max Diam 10.090 MTA 2 it is 5 lug Axle tag is Model T35 8 316mm 3500lbs

asked by: Dave J

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The studs on your AL-KO drum should have a 1/2" diameter like the Kodiak # K12WB2 but you will need to filter through the attached link of wheel bolts to find the one that matches your stud length. These are filtered by total length but you can click on each individual page to see the length of the threaded portion to match your application.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

Based on what information I could find about AL-KO 8490 hub and drums, it is rated for 3,500 pound axles, has a 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern, and is a 10 by 2-1/4 inch drum. If this is the case, we have several options for you. I have attached a link to…

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Answer 2

You can absolutely upgrade your manual electric trailer brake assemblies on your tandem axle trailer to self-adjusting brakes like the 10 inch #AKEBRK-35-SA or the 12 inch #AKEBRK-7-SA. As long as the assemblies on each axle match you can update your…

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Answer 3

The AL-KO trailer hub part number 8700 that you have is a 3,500 lb trailer hub/drum with a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern. Based on that the #AKHD-545-35-EZ-K is the correct fit and would work great.

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We do carry a range of replacement trailer brake magnets and you can use the link provided at right. The best and easiest way to find replacement bearings and seals is to obtain the part numbers from the original parts. My research on your Al-Ko hub…

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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 6

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

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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 8

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 9

Trailer wheel bearings are specific to the spindle that is installed on the axle that is on your trailer. You will need to safely support the trailer, remove the wheel and tire, remove the grease cap, remove the cotter pin and washer that secures the…

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Answer 10

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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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

There really isn't a particular maximum trailer weight that is used to determine when brakes need to be added to both axles of a tandem axle setup. While I do still recommend checking your local laws, I am also not aware of any general laws that…

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