How Does Trailer with Oil Bath Hub Convert to Grease

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I have a 2004 ranger tandem axle with the cool oil bath hubs, Im wanting to convert to greasable hubs. It does have a breaking axle. Is there a kit or can you help me find what im needing.

asked by: Nathan

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To convert an oil-bath hub to a grease hub all you really have to do is is remove the oil from the hub and replace it with grease like the LMX Red grease # L11390. The cap, seal, and bearings you have now are perfectly compatible with grease.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Most likely you are in need of a 3,500 lb hub and drum with a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern like the part #AKHD-545-35-EZ-K. If instead you need just the hub without the drum (idler hub) you would want the part #AKIHUB-545-35-EZ-K which is also…

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Answer 2

I can let you know how to determine what disc brakes you need although we do not have any type of database with parts based on year, make and model of trailer and I was unable to find any reference to a model TRSX240. To get the right replacement…

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Yes, you can keep your oil bath hubs and use the Kodiak disc brakes; you mentioned a salt water environment and stainless steel brakes so you have two options, with the all-stainless steel being the best in terms of corrosion resistance, as you can…

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Actually all you really have to do is remove the oil from the hub and then pack the hubs with grease and then get the correct bearing buddy to match the threaded hub bore. You will need to measure the inner diameter of where the old grease cap…

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You'll need to measure the outer diameter of the threaded part of your oil cap and then look in the attached link for Bearing Buddy options to see if anything is available. Please note that the only Bearing Buddy available with a threaded fit is…

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Yes, you will need to replace the inner grease seal when changing from oil baths to the Bearing Buddies. You will also need to make sure that there isn't any grease on the threaded portion of the hubs when installing the Bearing Buddy as this…

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Unitized oil seals such as #10-63 for example are different than regular grease seals. Unitized seals have an inner part that stays fixed to the spindle on the axle and its outer case rotates with the trailer hub. You would remove and reinstall a new…

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The best suspension enhancement for your 2022 Chevy Silverado 3500 is going to be the RoadActive Suspension kit part #RAS3611-CHD which would technically work with your Stableload installed but I would recommend taking that off and just letting the…

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The plate you are referring to in the RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit - Heavy Duty #RAS3611-CHD will replace the upper overload on your suspension if you have it.

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Answer 10

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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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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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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