Trailer Components

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 Tom. The highest capacity drum brake assemblies we have for a 4 bolt brake flange are the Dexter Electric Trailer Brakes item #23-105-106-09. These are a 6,000 lbs set that are mainly used with AL-KO/Hayes axles. Do you have any part numbers or…

Hello Jerry, cool car! I see you were looking at the DeeMaxx Disc Brake Kit #DE42FR. This is a disc brake kit intended for a trailer with a standard 3,500 lb axle. It has slip-on rotors that will work with an idler hub for a 3,500 lb axle like part…

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…

The Demco Hydraulic Trailer Brake Actuator part #DM72VR should be a direct replacement for the Atwood 61101 Brake Actuator that you have now. This newest updated it rated at 7K instead of 6K. This is a bolt on option that mounts on 3" centers.…

Hey David! The DeeMaxx Disc Brake Kit w/ Actuator for Tandem Axle Trailers item #DE46AR will work so long as you have idler hubs with a 8 on 6-1/2 lug nut pattern like item #DE46VR. These are slip on rotors so you're definitely going to need some…

I currently have three diffrent self-adjusting assemblies for your boat trailer with 10" x 2-1/4" electric drum brakes which are attached for you below. eTrailer Electric Trailer Brake Kit part #AKEBRK-35-SA (3,500 Axles) Dexter…

Hello Eric, The #K2R35DKG is Dacromet-coated, and the calipers are treated with KodaGuard. The #K2R35DS, on the other hand, is made entirely of stainless steel, hence the higher price. If you're in an area where road salt is common or if…

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

Hey Eric, Using only 4 of the 5 mounting holes on #DE28YR is not recommended when installing new brakes. There is a chance of failure that could cause a lot more problems, it is best to install them exactly how they should be. With that said by far…

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…