Recommendations To Ensure Water Does Not Get Into Hubs & Rust Bearings On Boat Trailer Is Salt Water

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I launch almost 100 of the time in salt water. How can I know that the bearings will not rust?

asked by: Jerry

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The best way to prevent rust and corrosion inside your hubs is by selecting a stainless steel hub like the Kodiak # KH84545S, and more frequently inspecting your bearings and seals. Be sure your hubs are filled with a marine grade Grease # L54FR. You can also use Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors # BB1980A-SS if you do not have an easy lube spindle. The bearing buddy will allow you to ensure your hub is filled completely with grease leaving no room for water to get in.

If you can provide me additional details on your trailer I can help you know which hubs, Bearing Buddy's, bearings and seals you may need for your trailer.

expert reply by: Bud M

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The Kodiak Stainless Steel Trailer Hub for 3,500-lb Axles part #KH84545S will work just fine when used without brakes as a standard idler hub. Please note, you will need to add the Bearing Kit for 84 Spindle part #BK2-100 to complete your setup.

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Answer 2

Based on the measurements you took it sounds like you nailed exactly what you are looking for. The Kodiak Disc Brake Kit #K2HR35DKG is great for occasional use on salt water or fresh water. Unless you use your trailer frequently in water than I…

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In order to swap your surge brakes to electric over hydraulic, you're going to need to change out your actuator and add a proper brake controller. For an actuator I'd recommend going with the Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator for…

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Sorry for confusion but Kodiak Disc Brake Kit part #K2R35S does come with stainless steel pads and not the ceramic red pads that are seen in some pictures.

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A #84 spindle, like #TRU24FR , is a spindle for a 3,500 pound axle that has inner bearing #L68149 and outer bearing #L44649. The bearing kit that fits is #BK2-100. To replace your brakes and hubs you'll need the Kodiak Stainless Steel Brake Kit…

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All of our leaf springs like the 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 5,000-lb Trailer Axles - 25-1/4" Long #e28SR are sold individually. For a single axle you would need two.

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First you will need to remove the old hydraulic equipment. Remove the surge coupler or actuator, remove all the lines, and finally remove the brake assemblies. If you have 10 inch diameter hub and drums, you may need to replace those as well. If you…

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We can get you what you need unfortunately you will need to take some of the measurements to make sure you get the correct bearings and seals for your trailer. Trailer manufacturers use many different sizes when they build their systems and without…

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Answer 9

That's a really good question, and there is a difference between the 7,500 lb Dexter DX7.5L A-60 actuators for disc brakes; the differences are both in what they fit, as well as their length. - 14" Long & Top-Mounted For 3" Wide…

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