etrailer Trailer Idler Hub Assembly Review AKIHUB-440-2-1K Video

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…

The BTR and BT8 denotations refer to the spindle, not the trailer hub. The difference between a BTR and BT8 spindle is that the BTR spindle uses a 1.063" diameter L44649 bearing and the BT8 spindle uses a 0.99" diameter L44643 bearing. In…

Currently Goodyear is one of the few trailer tire manufacturer that makes tires in the USA and the only one that we carry. Unfortunately they do not currently offer a tire size of 235/80-16.

BTR and BT8 are the reference numbers for a standard trailer spindle size. When picking out a hub for a trailer you have to make sure that the hub is designed to fit the spindle. What you will need to do is measure spindles on your trailer where the…

Sometimes it is possible to install leaf springs that have more leaves but depending on what you already have installed you may only be able to add taller hangers like the 3-1/4" tall #28-5. If you can give me some more information on how many…

With trailer tires you need to run them at the max PSI listed on the sidewall to ensure you get the full capacity of the tire and to prevent heat build up in them. For the Kenda 5.70-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" White Wheel - 4 on 4 - Load Range…

In order to pick out the correct hub assembly for a trailer you are going to need know a few key pieces of information. The first thing you will need to know is the bolt pattern of your hubs. This is so you get a hub that is compatible with your…

If you are looking for a grease cap PLUG with the TRP stamped on it chances are the Grease Cap Plug for E-Z Lube Grease Caps #RG04-010 would work for you, but to be certain you will want to measure the diameter of the grease cap hole. If it is 1.18…

The great thing about Bearing Buddy like part #BB1781 is that when you add grease to your system with the included fitting, it will move the spring-loaded piston outward and allow grease to seep around the edges to keep from damaging the seal. You…

The best way to select a new hub is to match it based on the bearing set used in the original part. New hubs must use the same bearings as your old ones in order for them to fit on your spindles, so if you can find the part numbers from your inner…

To ensure you get the correct hub for your 1997 Scamper 23L pop up camper you are going to need to pull one of your hubs off to determine what size spindle you have. You will need to measure the diameter of the spindle with a Digital Caliper…

Based on the dimensions you gave the correct seal is the part #RG06-010. This seal has an inner diameter of 1.249 inch and an outer diameter of 1.983 inch.