Curt Safety Chains and Cables S-Hook with Wire Keeper Review Video

The hooks on the Blue Ox 7' Safety Cables #BX88196 are 0.53" in diameter. The opening inside the hook is 0.83" and the width of the hook is 1.91". I have included an image of this so you can verify if you will be able to fit it…

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…

Safety chains on trailers should be crossed under the trailer tongue. The idea is that if the coupler pops off of the ball the safety chains will catch it so it doesn't drag on the ground. We have numerous safety chain parts available and I have…

I do have an option for you but we don't really offer safety chain extensions as it's usually best to just replace the chains entirely with a longer set so you don't run into issues with capacity. The Safety Chain with 1/4" S-Hook…

The reason bike racks all swing to the driver side is because when people pull over on the side of the highway they almost always pull to the right side. So if you were on the side of the highway and needed to swing the bike rack out you wouldn't…

In this situation, most folks either replace the safety chains, using a hook that will fit. Another option would be to use a quick link, like #C82932. Attach the quick link to the safety chain hole in the hitch, then attach the safety chain hook to…

The bearings and grease seals that are included with the Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly part #AKHD-545-35-EZ-K are manufactured by Axle Teknology LLC.

The AxleTek #AKHD-655-35-EZ-K hub is manufactured overseas in China. For a compatible hub/drum that's manufactured in the USA, take a look at the trailer hub and drum assembly, part #84656UC3-EZ from Dexter Axle. This hub is compatible with the…

The 1/8" of lateral movement on the hub does not seem right. It sounds like it is possible the bearings in the hub may not be the correct size for your spindle. The best solution is to double check the bearings and measure the spindle with…

I contacted the manufacturer about the issues you are experiencing with your Erickson Re-Tractable Ratchet Straps #34414. They were able to provide the below troubleshooting steps: "Unfortunately, there is no real way to “reset” the spring on…

As long as you have the fender clearance for a taller wheel and tire you certainly can go from a 8 inch wheel setup to a 12 inch setup. The size of most 8 inch trailer wheel setups are between 16 and 18 inches in overall diameter and for 12 inch…

When choosing a new wheel size, the things you have to be sure about is that the bolt pattern is compatible with your hubs, that the spindle will fit, and that it will not cause interference with your wheel well/fender.. As long as the bolt pattern…