Correct Standard Grease Cap for Dexter 10" Hub for 3,500 Axle

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Can you provide your part # for STANDARD GREASE CAP to fit Dexter 10 X 2 1/4 Drum...5 on 4 1/2 with 1 3/8 X 1 1/16 bearings

asked by: John B

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Helpful Expert Reply:

The Grease Cap - 1.988" Outer Diameter part # F001518 is correct for a Dexter 10" Hub for 3,500 Axle.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

One simple trick to help install the Grease Cap #F001518 from the Timken Bearing Kit #TMK34ZR is to put the cap in the freezer. The extreme cold temperature will actually cause the steel to shrink slightly making it easier to get the cap started. Be…

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Answer 2

We recommend the Red Grease like the LMX part #L11390 as it's the heaviest duty grease available and it's also waterproof.

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Answer 3

Grease caps just pop out and in. The best way to get them out is to pry them with a flat head screw driver or tap them from side to side with a hammer. To install new ones, you simply gently hammer them in. Normally I use a short piece of 2x4, to…

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The Grease Cap #F001518 is a confirmed fit for the hub part #8-91-05UC1 that you have.

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Answer 5

I would recommend to remove and reinstall the complete trailer hub assembly to make sure all of the parts are installed properly. I am including a link to a video of how to remove and reinstall a trailer hub on a boat trailer. This video will show…

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There is basically no difference between dust cap set #RG04-020 and single cap #F001518 other than #F001518 is a single unit and #RG04-020. They otherwise have the same dimensions just from two different manufacturers.

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The grease seals for the hubs on Lippert's 4,400 lb trailer axles are the same grease seals used on 3,500 lb axles, and you can get either a pair of seals or just one seal, depending on how many you are looking for: 2: Grease Seals #RG06-050 1:…

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Answer 8

A grease cap like #RG04-020 is primarily intended to keep grease inside your hub bore and keep contaminants like dirt out. They are not totally water-proof by any means but they certainly do provide a degree of water-resistance. Mostly what keeps…

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If your current springs have 5 leaves then going to a 7 leaf spring will increase the height of the trailer a little and make the trailer more susceptible to sway. Regarding capacity if you go with springs rated higher than what is required it will…

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Answer 10

Seal 171255UC has an inner diameter of 1.719 inches and outer diameter of 2.565 inches. A seal that has those dimensions would actually be #58846. I've added a link to a video review of this seal for you to take a look at.

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Answer 11

The installation instructions for this product are recommended for individuals who have experience winding torsion springs. If you have not worked with a torsion spring system before, we recommend contacting a local garage door company to install…

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Answer 12

From what I could find it looks like your 122R (red) and 122Y (amber) lights measure 3.75" x 1.70" x .81". We don't have any replacement lense directly for the GLO-BRITE lights but we do have some similar lights that you could use…

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Correct Standard Grease Cap for Dexter 10" Hub for 3,500 Axle

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