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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…

Hey Colton, thanks for reaching out! The correct replacement bearing kit for your 5,200 lb axle is the Bearing Kit #BK3-300. I was able to have my contact at Dexter Axle cross-reference these parts to make sure that's what came with your axle.…

I sure can Bob and thanks for the information! Since you have a Lippert 3,500 lbs axle you'll be able to use the Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 3.5K Axles item #AKHD-545-35-EZ-K, you were looking at. These have a 5 on 4-1/2 lug nut…

Hey Brandon, the UFP hub/rotor that you have is basically a Dexter 3,500 lb hub/rotor which we have that with the part #K08-435-05. Worth mentioning is that UFP was bought by Dexter so they brands are basically the same now.

Hey Yussel, congrats on the new hobby. To replace the bearings on your 2020 Apex Nano 213RDS you'll need the inner bearing item #L68149 and the outer bearing item #L44649. The inner one is bigger so it will be closest to the trailer on the inside…

Hello Dennis, You can use your current Chinese races, and just get the bearings from the Timken Bearing Kit, 14125A/25580 Bearings, 14276/25520 Races, GS-2125DL Seal #TMK32VR. You will want: - Inner bearing: Timken Replacement Trailer Wheel Bearing -…

Hey Shane, so the Timken bearing kits are made in the USA so what would be perfect for you would be the part #TMK52VR is a USA made 3,500 lb axle trailer bearing kit. Have you had bearing problems in past?

Yes, radial trailer tires can spin in either direction. They are not directional. I attached an FAQ article on trailer tires for you to check out as well.

Hey Marc, if you have the ability to apply the brakes with the manual override lever lots of times while moving slowly before needing to go on a trip then yes you can just install the brakes and not worry about an initial adjustment. It may take some…

Hey Brian, if you grab the magnet and move it in the direction of the arm that it is attached to far enough it will click and it will adjust the star wheel tighter. This will be the easiest way to move the shoes out. Or you can install them and then…

The #84 spindle is just a common way to identify the spindle dimensions typically used for 3,500 lb axles. So instead of listing out the parts, people can just say they have #84 spindles and it's easier to know what fits it. The CE Smith Trailer…

Hey Wade, thanks for reaching out! To upgrade your 8K Dexter Axle to disc brakes, I recommend picking up the DeeMaxx Disc Brakes which comes with either 9/16" Studs #DE63AR or 5/8" Studs #DE93AR depending on what you're needing. I…

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…

Hey Colton, thanks for reaching out! The correct replacement bearing kit for your 5,200 lb axle is the Bearing Kit #BK3-300. I was able to have my contact at Dexter Axle cross-reference these parts to make sure that's what came with your axle.…

I sure can Bob and thanks for the information! Since you have a Lippert 3,500 lbs axle you'll be able to use the Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 3.5K Axles item #AKHD-545-35-EZ-K, you were looking at. These have a 5 on 4-1/2 lug nut…

Hey Brandon, the UFP hub/rotor that you have is basically a Dexter 3,500 lb hub/rotor which we have that with the part #K08-435-05. Worth mentioning is that UFP was bought by Dexter so they brands are basically the same now.

Hey Yussel, congrats on the new hobby. To replace the bearings on your 2020 Apex Nano 213RDS you'll need the inner bearing item #L68149 and the outer bearing item #L44649. The inner one is bigger so it will be closest to the trailer on the inside…

Hello Dennis, You can use your current Chinese races, and just get the bearings from the Timken Bearing Kit, 14125A/25580 Bearings, 14276/25520 Races, GS-2125DL Seal #TMK32VR. You will want: - Inner bearing: Timken Replacement Trailer Wheel Bearing -…

Hey Shane, so the Timken bearing kits are made in the USA so what would be perfect for you would be the part #TMK52VR is a USA made 3,500 lb axle trailer bearing kit. Have you had bearing problems in past?

Yes, radial trailer tires can spin in either direction. They are not directional. I attached an FAQ article on trailer tires for you to check out as well.

Hey Marc, if you have the ability to apply the brakes with the manual override lever lots of times while moving slowly before needing to go on a trip then yes you can just install the brakes and not worry about an initial adjustment. It may take some…

Hey Brian, if you grab the magnet and move it in the direction of the arm that it is attached to far enough it will click and it will adjust the star wheel tighter. This will be the easiest way to move the shoes out. Or you can install them and then…

The #84 spindle is just a common way to identify the spindle dimensions typically used for 3,500 lb axles. So instead of listing out the parts, people can just say they have #84 spindles and it's easier to know what fits it. The CE Smith Trailer…

Hey Wade, thanks for reaching out! To upgrade your 8K Dexter Axle to disc brakes, I recommend picking up the DeeMaxx Disc Brakes which comes with either 9/16" Studs #DE63AR or 5/8" Studs #DE93AR depending on what you're needing. I…