Replacement Bearing Kit For 3,500 lb Axle

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Need help with replacement axle bearing kits for tandem axle 3500lbs enclosed trailer.

asked by: Craig R

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Sure thing; the replacement bearing kit for your 3,500 lb axle is the following:

- Hub Bearing Kit # BK2-100

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

The correct bearing kit for your Lippert 3,500 lb axle is the Bearing Kit #BK2-100. This kit uses inner bearing #L68149, outer bearing #L44649, their accompanying races, along with grease seal #58846. I've added a link to a video review of this…

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Answer 2

The seal included in the #BK2-100 kit, seal #RG06-050, has an O.D. of 2.565-inches and an I.D. of 1.719-inches. The one grease seal we offer that has a 2.561-inch O.D. is part #168255TB. This double-lip seal has an I.D. of 1.687-inches. If we do not…

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Answer 3

The Hub Bearing Kit for Lippert, Dexter, and Al-Ko Axles - 3,500 lb with #84 Spindle #BK2-100 falls under the etrailer brand. This kit includes the common bearings and seal for a standard 3,500 lb axle.

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Answer 4

The bearings included with hub #AKHD-655-6-EZ-K are made by TRP International. They make a lot of trailer and RV parts including hubs and brakes as well. They are members of several RVing and trailering organizations including NATDA, NATM, RVIA, and…

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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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Answer 8

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

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 11

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 12

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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