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.
Hey Dan, The info you provided does tell us a bit about the axle but isn't enough to look up what components go with with it. With it being a 3,500lb axle it's probably a generic 3,500lb kit for the bearings and seals but I'd hate to not…
Hi Rusty; the Dexter #84546UC3-EZ and etrailer #AKHD-5475-35-K will both fit a 3,500 lb axle but they have different bolt patterns. You already ordered the Dexter in the past so I'm assuming your wheels are 5 on 4-1/2. For the same bolt pattern…
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…
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…
Hello Darren. Thanks for reaching out, I can definitely help with this. To convert your 2024 Brinkley Z2900 5th wheel over to disc brakes, you will need a disc brake kit, a brake line kit, and electric over hydraulic actuator, and a breakaway kit for…
Hello Dick; the correct replacement cap for a Dexter DX7.5L A-60 like #DX56FR is the #T097-022-00. I went ahead and attached a picture with the dimensions below if you want to compare it to your actuator.
Hi Daniel, So I checked and Lionshead has discontinued the Jaguar 15x6 wheel so it's not something you'll be able to get. I hope you're not mad at me but the only option I can give you is to replace it with another wheel. For the same…
Hi Ed, In regards to the 3,500 lb Demco Hydraulic Brake Kit #40716-15 and the Hydraulic Trailer Brake Kit #AKUBRK-35-D, starting with the country of origin, the Demco are made in the U.S. and the opposing brakes (made by AxleTek) are made in China.…
Hey Travis, thanks for reaching out! For standard replacement parts I recommend using the 3-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 4,000-lb Trailer Axles #e57SR and the MORryde Suspension Upgrade Kit for Tandem Axle Trailers #MR46ZR. The leaf spring is…
Hello Jose, thanks for reaching out. What I recommend for your are the Dexter Electric Trailer Brakes #K23-086-087-00. These are the standard 10" x 2.25" brakes and they are parking brake compatible. The Dexter brakes use the same 4 bolt…
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