Availability of Wheel Studs for AL-KO 8460 Hub

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Looking for studs for AL-KO 8460 Hub . Your Part No. RG03-080 is very close. Head Dia on these is 9/16 .562 Current head Dia is .750. this is only difference at first glance. Dexter No. 7-262 is also very close. Length = 2.50 Dia. = 1/2inch - 20 Shoulder = 1.25 Knurl = .54inch Diameter, .72inch length Shoulder 1.25 Head Dia = .750

asked by: Ted L

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Expert Reply:

We do not have any wheel studs that match what you are needing exactly. The closest that we have are the Replacement Trailer Hub Wheel Stud # RG03-080 that you have already discovered.

expert reply by: Scott S

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Answer 1

Hey Chris, it sounds like you are asking if the MORryde Suspension Upgrade Kit part #MR46ZR could be used on a trailer that weighs 17,000 lbs. The answer to that is yes it could due to it's heavy duty design although it is not officially weight…

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Answer 2

Since your shackle straps are 2-1/4 inch for a wet bolt and heavy duty shackle kit you'd want the #MR46ZR which comes with bushings as well. You do not need new equalizers.

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Answer 3

Based on what you listed you are looking the part #RG03-080 would be the best option that we offer. This is 1/2 inch in diameter, is 2-3/4 inches in length, and the knurl diameter is .54 of an inch.

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Answer 4

The pictures for wheel stud set #RG03-080 are more of a typical photo. The actual design is the same as #165995. I pulled a set from the warehouse to be sure and they are indeed like #165995.

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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

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 7

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 8

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 9

The absolute best cushioned equalizer that fits the dimensions you mentioned having would be the MORryde ALLTREK 4000 part #MR89DR as this is only option to provide vertical and horizontal cushioning. This would make a big difference and you'd be…

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Answer 10

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 11

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 12

To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that…

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