Who Makes The etrailer Trailer Axle e52GR?

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Who manufactures this product? Does etrailer manufacture it or another OEM?

asked by: LA

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The etrailer 3,500lb Trailer Axle # e52GR you were looking at is made for us by Axletek.

expert reply by: Samuel C

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Answer 1

In regards to trailer suspension kits like the Suspension Kit for Tandem-Axle Trailers part #AP233, the shackle bolt heads are indeed seating into the hangers via the knurling on the bolt. If you hold a wrench on the bolt head and tighten the nut,…

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Answer 2

Standard axles, like the Trailer Axle with Idler Hubs #e65GR, have a slight bend upward so that when you have the trailer loaded the axle is straight. If the axle becoming straight is the slight bend you're talking about then this is…

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Answer 3

Trailer spindles are welded directly to the axle so to remove one it just needs to be cut off completely using a torch or saw. Then to replace the spindle such as with the EZ Lube #TRU37FR that you were looking at it's extremely important…

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The TruRyde #84 E-Z Lube Spindle w/ Brake Flange for 3,500-lb Trailer Axles item #TRU77FR has a 3" inner diameter. The E-Z Lube spindle welds onto your 3,500-lb trailer axle it works with L68149 inner bearing and L44649 outer bearing. The…

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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

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…

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Answer 7

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 8

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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Answer 9

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 10

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 11

If you remove the hub and wipe away the grease on the spindle you can check to see if it is damaged. Look for an scarring, gouges, discoloration, or scoring on the spindle. If the spindle is damaged then the bearings won't ride properly and…

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Answer 12

You will need to measure the diameter of the spindles where the seal and bearings ride. Check out the picture I attached that shows where this is. You will need an exact measurement so either a digital or dial caliper will be needed. To pick out…

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