How to Determine Correct Replacement Axle For Easier to Grease Hub

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I have a 1995 361V boat with the Ranger Trail single axle trailer with brakes. Im looking for a hub that is easier to lube than the original hubs that are on it. What would you recommend ?

asked by: Rick

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There isn't a hub that is going to be easier to grease, you would need to replace your axle to get an Easy Lube spindle, which is what will allow easier greasing of the hub. In order to choose the correct replacement axle for your trailer you will need to know the dimensions of your current axle's hub face to hub face and spring center to spring center, as well as the weight capacity of the axle you need, which should match or exceed the GVWR of your trailer.

For example, the Trailer Axle with Idler Hubs # e84YR has a 2,000 lb capacity and measures 60 inches from hub face to hub face and 48 inches from spring center to spring center. It has an Easy Lube spindle and comes with hubs to match.

I've added a link below to our selection of Easy Lube axles for you to check out, or if you get back to me with the dimensions I'd be happy to try and find something that will work for you.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

The Aluminum Lynx Trailer Wheel - 12" x 4" Rim - 5 on 4-1/2 - Silver #LH45FR will need to be used with the long style acorn lug nuts, the Chrome Trailer Wheel Lug Nut part #12CLN is what I recommend.

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Answer 2

Trailer tires rarely last much longer than about 6 years and that is the oldest we recommend a tire be before it is replaced. If you got 18 years of service from a set of car tires (!!!) you got lucky, but it surely is time for new ones, and they…

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I definitely recommend the Kenda brand because it is a time tested industry leader. I would go with one of the model tires listed below depending on your load range which is listed after the number (12) on your tires. Your load range is either (B or…

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Answer 4

Usually when you replace parts that get lubricated, you clean all of the existing grease first before adding any new grease, just in case there is a compatibility issue. Since you are using Dexter axles and replacing components with Dexter parts, the…

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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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Typically special trailer tires are usually rated to operate at a maximum speed of 65 mph and if you exceed 65 mph, heat could build up in the tire and cause it to break down and fail. The tire I recommend for your 4.80-12 size is the Kenda #AM10062…

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Answer 7

The Kenda Trailer Tire and Wheel 4.80-12 #AM30670 that you referenced does not come with lug nuts so you'd need to order those separately with #KALN1375S for a stainless-steel option that won't swell up or come apart like chrome ones will.

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Answer 8

Lug Nut torque for the Aluminum Trailer Wheel #AM22654 will be between 90 and 100 foot lbs torque based on the 1/2 x 20 wheel studs and 15 inch aluminum wheels. Because the wheel bolt holes are reinforced with the improved clamp force technology, I…

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Answer 9

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 10

The 5.30-12 tires, being wider, are going to make more contact with the road. This means that the noise, and heat build up will be higher than a 4.80-12 tire but the rolling resistance will actually be less because the tire is larger diameter. The…

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Load range B trailer tires are going to have a lower capacity than C load range tires. Basically that, psi rating, and the ply rating are the only differences. A higher load range tire would last a little longer than lower load ranges of the same…

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Answer 12

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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