Spindle Nut for Use with Trailer Hub # AKIHUB-545-2-LF-2K

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Question:

I purchased this hub. How do I get a replacement crown nut for my 1-1/16 spindle?

asked by: Benedict A

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Expert Reply:

For a spindle nut to use with the hub # AKIHUB-545-2-LF-2K that you referenced the part # 165686 would be a great replacement. You'd also need a cotter pin if you didn't have one as well with # 165649.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The BTR and BT8 denotations refer to the spindle, not the trailer hub. The difference between a BTR and BT8 spindle is that the BTR spindle uses a 1.063" diameter L44649 bearing and the BT8 spindle uses a 0.99" diameter L44643 bearing. In…

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Answer 2

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 3

If you are talking about the inner diameter then the only bearing we have with a 1 inch inner diameter is #L44643. The matching race is #L44610 and it has an outer diameter of 1.980 inches. For a 1 inch spindle nut we have #165686. The best way to…

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Answer 4

The inner diameter of bearing #L44649 is 1.063 inches. The inner diameter of bearing #L68149 is 1.378 inches. Both fit on a #84 spindle. The matching race for bearing L44649 is #L44610. And the matching race for bearing L68149 is #L68111. These…

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Answer 5

The Trailer Idler Hub Assembly #AKIHUB-545-2-2K you referenced is compatible with wheel diameters from 8-inches up to 12-inches. It is not usable with your 13s. For a similar idler hub that uses the same bearings (meaning it will fit on the same…

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Answer 6

Trailer hubs have two bearings, one is referred to as the inner bearing, closer to the trailer. The outer bearing is the one furthest from the trailer. If we have both of these bearing numbers we can identify which spindle or hub is needed. So far…

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Answer 7

To find the right replacement hub for a trailer you will need the inner and outer bearing numbers stamped into the sides of the bearings or the measurements of the spindle to 3 decimal places. The measurements have to be as accurate as possible so I…

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Answer 8

For your Dexter axle you will use either the Trailer Idler Hub Assembly #AKIHUB-545-2-LF-2K (for bearing size L44649) or the Trailer Idler Hub Assembly #AKIHUB-545-2-LF-1K (for bearing size L44643). You would just want to pull off your current hub…

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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

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 11

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 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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