Correct Replacement Oil Bath Cap for a Dexter 10K Axle

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Hello ... I am looking for a replacement oil cap kit for a Dexter 10,000 axle .... Ser.# 124439009 Looks like a 5 dia. axle Date of trailer mfg ... 04/2005 Cap looks to be 3-15/16 OD on threads ... 4-1/4 OD on o-ring flange ... measured with a tape measure ... Thanks ....

asked by: Michael M

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The Replacement Oil Cap Kit for 9,000-lb to 15,000-lb Dexter Axles part # RG04-270 is a match and what you're looking for.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

That's odd. The part #RG04-270 that you referenced is SUPPOSED to fit all Dexter 10k oil bath hubs manufactured prior to 2009. Is it possible it's a 9k axle? This cap fits the following: 9,000-lb Axles manufactured from October 1989 to July…

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Answer 2

Thank you for the picture! I reached out to my contact at Dexter and your axle is indeed a 10000lb axle, but with the axles age they were unable to confirm the oil seal or bearings used. With that said your axle being a general duty 10000lb axle…

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Answer 3

The spoke with Dexter and the code "D100G" tells me you have two 10,000 lb trailer axles. I have attached some parts you may need for the axle below. Dexter Trailer Hub Drum Assembly (After July 2009) - part #8-430-5UC3 Dexter Trailer Hub…

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Answer 4

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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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

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 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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With the weight of your camper I recommend the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs #AL35FJ. I prefer these as they have the internal jounce bumper which helps to reduce the bounce that is often associated with towing a trailer and…

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Answer 9

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 10

To replace your NOK AD2527E seal you can use #168233. It has an inner diameter of 1.688 inches and an outer diameter of 2.332 inches. Based on what I could find on the NOK AD2527E the inner diameter is the same and the outer diameter is 2.328 inches.…

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Answer 11

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 12

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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