Can Spindle Nut Be Reused When Installing Bearing Kit for #84 Spindle

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Hello! My spindle has a flat for the nut retainer using the wire cage . This spindle is not drilled for a cotter key. Should I just re-use the retainer nut?

asked by: Larry M

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Expert Reply:

Yes, if the retainer nut is in good shape you can use all of the other components of the Hub Bearing Kit for Lippert, Dexter, and Al-Ko Axles - 3,500 lb with #84 Spindle # BK2-100 and not worry about the tang washer and cotter pin.

If the spindle nut isn't in good shape then you can replace those parts as well with the Spindle Nut Kit for EZ Lube Axles # RG05-100.

Attached is an installation video of the bearing kit and a review video of the spindle nut kit for you to check out.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

The Race #L68111 and the Race #L68110 are both for the #L68149 bearing so if Dexter Axle is saying you need the slightly smaller one I'd go with that instead of the one that comes with the Bearing Kit #BK2-100.

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Answer 2

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 3

Since you have Lippert 3,500 lb axles on your 2011 Coachmen Catalina the correct bearing kit you'd need for it is the part #BK2-100 that you referenced. I attached an install video for this for you to check out as well.

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Answer 4

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 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

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 7

From the numbers you provided it sounds like you need replacement grease seals. In my research, the grease seals I found with the GS-1719DL number have a 1.72 inside diameter and 2.565 outside diameter. The replacement double lip grease seals you…

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Answer 8

Based on the GVWR of your 2019 Jayco North Point 315RLTS it does seem like you have 7k axles. I recommend verifying this information to be sure. These axles typically use the #14125A outer and #25580 inner bearing found in the Timken #TMK92VR.…

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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

The only difference between the #RG06-050 and Timken #TMK58ZR is the brand and quantity. Timken is typically considered to be a high quality brand, particularly for their USA made bearings. The #RG06-050 comes with two seals so it is the better…

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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

Yes, the Timken Bearing Kit #TMK52VR will fit your 3,500 lb axle as it fits an standard #84 spindle. The only time this kit won't fit with a 3,500 lb axle is if the trailer/axle is made before the 2000's since that's about the time that…

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