Bolt Torque for Installing 12 inch Brake Assemblies on 6k Axle

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Can you provide the backing plate bolts torque values for 6000# axles Thanks,

asked by: Mark D

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I spoke with my contact at Dexter and she informed me that you will need to tighten the attachment nuts to 30-35 ft-lb when installing 12 inch Electric Brake Assembly, part # 23-105, on your Dexter 6000 lb axles.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

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 2

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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Answer 3

The hub that you are looking for comes in the Trailer Hub Assembly #8-91-05UC1 on our site. For the E-Z Lube version you would instead want the Trailer Hub Assembly #8-91-05UC1-EZ. I contacted Dexter Axle and confirmed that these were the correct…

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If the spindle that was on your trailer axle previously had 8-91A stamped on the back of it your spindle should require inner and outer bearings of #L44649 like you used. The part #8-91-05UC1 that you referenced would be an exact replacement. Grease…

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Answer 5

Hey thanks for reaching out, Robert. Your Dexter P-15 model SLR 3,500 lb axle does use the standard bearing combination for a 3,500 lb axle. I was able to confirm this with Dexter. So, you have #L68149 for the inner bearing and #L44649 for the outer…

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Answer 6

I'm unsure what you mean by a 'manual' brake controller. Could you perhaps mean that your truck has the factory brake controller built into the dash? If that's the case, some factory brake controllers have proven to be problematic.…

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Answer 7

Either way is correct. It depends on if you want to keep the semi-style 7-Way (if you need to tow that type of trailer) or if you will never be towing a semi-trailer. If you need to keep the 7-Way semi active on the truck, then you would need to make…

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Answer 8

For your Lippert Components Power Stabilizer Trailer Jack #LC298707 the wiring is pretty simple. There are two wires that come out of the motor and they are both used as power or ground depending on the direction you want to turn the motor. To…

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Answer 9

The right and left orientation is determined if you are standing behind the trailer looking towards the tow vehicle. The left side is the drivers side and the right side is the passengers side. Tthe shorter brake pad will always be in the front of…

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Bolt Torque for Installing 12 inch Brake Assemblies on 6k Axle

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