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When choosing tie-down straps like the BoatBuckle G2 Retractable Tie-Down Strap, #IMF14220, you will want to keep a few things in mind. Boat tie-downs are designed for normal highway driving. The purpose of most boat tie-downs is to strap the…

Hey Patrick, those dimensions don't appear to be anywhere from what I can find. While I can't give you that info, I can say that as long as the bearings fit, and you have a #11 or #12 spindle, then the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly…

Hey Eddie, thanks for the pictures. From seeing that I can tell you have a 3,500 lb axle and the correct replacement hub would be the part #AKIHUB-545-35-G-EZ-K that you referenced which comes with new bearings and seal.

Hey Case! I double checked with Firestone and found that none of the air bags that fit the 1996 F-250/F-350 are compatible with an in-bed hitch. The brackets install in the same location as the brackets for a gooseneck. If you want to install the…

Hey Darrel, since you like the DeeMax 7k slip on kit the part number you'd need is the #DE46AR which comes with the slip on rotors and the needed actuator and lines. So for an idler hub what you'd want is the part #8-231-50UC1 and you'd…

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.

Brake magnets are made to fit their specific brake assemblies. They are not made to be interchangeable between brake sizes or weight capacities. Some manufacturers do use different color magnet wires that correspond to the capacity. We know that…

The BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratcheting Bow Tie-Down Strap - Steel - 43" Long - 833 lbs - Qty 1 #IMF14220 has a break strength rated individually. This has a break strength of 2,500 lbs but a safe working load limit of 833 lbs. You want to…

The Dexter Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 3,500-lb Axles item #84545UC1-EZ fits a item #L68149 bearing which has a 1.378" inner diameter. I would not recommend using this hub on a boat trailer. Instead, you'll want a galvanized one like item…

The purpose of most boat tie-downs is to strap the lightest object to the heaviest object, meaning you will want to choose a tie-down with a break strength that exceeds the weight of the lightest object. Your transom straps are used in conjunction…

I recommend using the BoatBuckle Heavy Duty Ratchet Transom Tie-Down Straps in either a 2' #IMF14206 4' #IMF14207 or 6' #IMF14208. You will want to find the appropriate length depending on your boat and trailer. These straps are all rated…

That is an excellent question and one that I am sure many people have regarding their tie-down straps. Quite often people buy tie-down straps and use them maybe a handful of times throughout the year. If something goes wrong and they need to replace,…

When choosing tie-down straps like the BoatBuckle G2 Retractable Tie-Down Strap, #IMF14220, you will want to keep a few things in mind. Boat tie-downs are designed for normal highway driving. The purpose of most boat tie-downs is to strap the…

Hey Patrick, those dimensions don't appear to be anywhere from what I can find. While I can't give you that info, I can say that as long as the bearings fit, and you have a #11 or #12 spindle, then the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly…

Hey Eddie, thanks for the pictures. From seeing that I can tell you have a 3,500 lb axle and the correct replacement hub would be the part #AKIHUB-545-35-G-EZ-K that you referenced which comes with new bearings and seal.

Hey Case! I double checked with Firestone and found that none of the air bags that fit the 1996 F-250/F-350 are compatible with an in-bed hitch. The brackets install in the same location as the brackets for a gooseneck. If you want to install the…

Hey Darrel, since you like the DeeMax 7k slip on kit the part number you'd need is the #DE46AR which comes with the slip on rotors and the needed actuator and lines. So for an idler hub what you'd want is the part #8-231-50UC1 and you'd…

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.

Brake magnets are made to fit their specific brake assemblies. They are not made to be interchangeable between brake sizes or weight capacities. Some manufacturers do use different color magnet wires that correspond to the capacity. We know that…

The BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratcheting Bow Tie-Down Strap - Steel - 43" Long - 833 lbs - Qty 1 #IMF14220 has a break strength rated individually. This has a break strength of 2,500 lbs but a safe working load limit of 833 lbs. You want to…

The Dexter Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 3,500-lb Axles item #84545UC1-EZ fits a item #L68149 bearing which has a 1.378" inner diameter. I would not recommend using this hub on a boat trailer. Instead, you'll want a galvanized one like item…

The purpose of most boat tie-downs is to strap the lightest object to the heaviest object, meaning you will want to choose a tie-down with a break strength that exceeds the weight of the lightest object. Your transom straps are used in conjunction…

I recommend using the BoatBuckle Heavy Duty Ratchet Transom Tie-Down Straps in either a 2' #IMF14206 4' #IMF14207 or 6' #IMF14208. You will want to find the appropriate length depending on your boat and trailer. These straps are all rated…

That is an excellent question and one that I am sure many people have regarding their tie-down straps. Quite often people buy tie-down straps and use them maybe a handful of times throughout the year. If something goes wrong and they need to replace,…