Bearings & Seals For Lippert 3,500 lb Axle

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I would like to know what bearings and seals I would need for a Lippert 3000 lb axle, model # LCI35-SB-85-68.5-NOSP- US-L-545-7242-30PT-GAWR 3000 #. Thanks

asked by: Ray L

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Helpful Expert Reply:

So the number you gave indicates you have a 3,500 lb axle, which does make sense as axles generally go from 2,000 lbs to 3,500 lbs, and there wasn't any 3,000 lb axle I was able to locate. I'm confident this is a 3,500 lb axle and we do have the exact bearings and seals you need, which come in the following kit:

- Bearing Kit for #84 Spindle # BK2-100

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

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 2

The correct bearing kit for a Dexter 4,400 lbs axle is item #BK2-100. The Dexter 4,400 lbs axles use the same bearings and seals as a Lippert 3,500 lbs axles. This kit includes inner bearing item #L68149, inner race item #L68111, outer bearing item…

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Answer 3

We do offer several brands of special trailer tires (ST tires) but not Carlisle so I cannot comment on their products. RV forums may help you find out what folks think about them and other brands. Right on our site you can refer to the customer…

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Answer 4

The Replacement EZ Lube Drive-In Grease Cap #21-41-1 that you referenced has an overall height of 1-3/8". From the top of the grease cap to the bottom edge of the lip that stops it on your hub is measures 1" tall. If you don't already…

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Answer 5

Although we do not carry Carlisle tires I was able to find the maximum pressure for the 4.80-8 sport trail tire on their site. If you have a load range B tire the correct psi is 60. If you have a load range C tire the correct psi is 90. I recommend…

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Answer 6

A Lippert 3,000 Lb (LCI35) Trailer Axle will use the Hub Bearing Kit for Lippert, Dexter, and Al-Ko Axles - 3,500 lb with #84 Spindle part #BK2-100 which has everything you need from the bearings to the seals.

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Answer 7

The correct bearing kit for your Lippert 3,500 lb axle is the Bearing Kit #BK2-100. This kit uses inner bearing #L68149, outer bearing #L44649, their accompanying races, along with grease seal #58846. I've added a link to a video review of this…

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Answer 8

We recommended to repack the wheel bearings on your trailer every 12 months or 12,000 miles. There is not a specific guideline as far as actually replacing the bearings. When repacking them with grease, you will also just want to check for any damage…

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Answer 9

The Cotter Pin #165649 can be used on a Lippert axle, so as long as you're replacing a cotter pin with a 1/8" diameter and 1-3/4" of usable space, this will work just fine for you. If your pin has different dimensions, just let me know…

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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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Answer 11

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 12

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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