Replacement Bearing and Seal Kit for 3,500 lb Dexter Axle

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Hello! Im looking to replace the axle bearings and seals on my Dexter 3500lb trailer axle. I have the stamped number on the axle but am unable to get any further information on it. Dexter Axle LN 181032962

asked by: Christopher S

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The correct replacement bearing and seal kit for your 3,500 lb Dexter Axle is the Hub Bearing Kit # BK2-100 for the #84 spindle.

This kit comes with inner bearing # L68149, outer bearing # L44649, and a grease seal with a 1.719" ID and 2.565" OD so you can confirm on your end if you're needing to.

Attached is an installation video for you to check out.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

The standard 3,500 lb axle uses the Hub Bearing Kit #BK2-100 which is for a #84 spindle. If your axle is a 1990 or newer then you likely need these parts but if it's older then I'll need you to measure your spindle to make sure we can…

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Answer 2

The Bearing Kit #BK2-100 is the correct kit for your Lippert 3500lb axle. This will include the inner and outer races and bearings with a new grease seal, cotter pin and tang washer. I recommend using a Bearing Packer #PTW1218 with LubriMatic LMX…

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Answer 3

Yes, the Bearing Kit #BK2-100 are top quality for long life.

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Answer 4

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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Answer 5

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

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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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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Answer 9

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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Answer 10

You can verify that the 10-19 grease seal included in Bearing Kit #BK2-100 is the correct one for your spindles by taking two measurements. First you want to measure the rear hub bore where the seal is inserted. The seal's outer diameter needs to…

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Answer 11

It does appear you are going to be able to flip the axles on your 2023 Northern Spirit 2145RBX using 2 of the Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kits #K71-384-00. I will warn you Kalvin this will raise the height of your camper roughly…

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Answer 12

The UFP H-1377 correlates to a Dexter #84 spindle, which is for a 3,500 pound axle. This will utilize an inner bearing #L68149 and an outer bearing #L44649. As this is being used on a boat trailer, I highly suggest going with the etrailer.com…

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Replacement Bearing and Seal Kit for 3,500 lb Dexter Axle

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