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…
Hi Calvin! All of the pre-greased hubs/drums, like the Terran Industries Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 3.5K Axles - 10" Diameter - 5 on 4-1/2 #TX68VJ, come with bearings made overseas and are all basically the same quality. At least that I…
Trailer wheel bearings are specific to the spindle that is installed on the axle that is on your trailer. You will need to safely support the trailer, remove the wheel and tire, remove the grease cap, remove the cotter pin and washer that secures the…
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…
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 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?
I currently have four different self-adjusting assemblies for your boat trailer with 10" x 2-1/4" electric drum brakes. You can choose from the following: -Terran Axle Electric Trailer Brakes #TX97ZJ (3,500 Axles) -etrailer Electric Trailer…
Hi William! Thanks for the picture of your axle tag. The correct bearing kit is the #BK3-200 with a 10-36 grease seal. If you want the Dexter version it is the #DX58ER, Are you getting your Momentum ready for spring/summer? Any big trips coming up?
You will need to measure the diameter of the spindles where the seal and bearings ride. Check out the picture I attached that shows where this is. You will need an exact measurement so either a digital or dial caliper will be needed. To pick out the…
The BTR and BT8 denotations refer to the spindle, not the trailer hub. The difference between a BTR and BT8 spindle is that the BTR spindle uses a 1.063" diameter L44649 bearing and the BT8 spindle uses a 0.99" diameter L44643 bearing. In…
Yes, the Timken Bearing Kit #TMK52VR will fit your 3,500 lb axle as it fits an standard #84 spindle. The only time this kit won't fit with a 3,500 lb axle is if the trailer/axle is made before the 2000's since that's about the time that…
Hi Paul, you’re definitely on the right track here, and I can help you narrow this down with confidence. With your tandem 3,500 lb Dexter axles and 33 inch spacing, both the Dexter EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 and the Lippert Road Armor part #LC53CK are…
Trailer Bearings, Races, Seals, and Caps with 1.25 Inch I.D.
Keeping a trailer rolling starts with the right fit, and 1.25 inch i.d. parts make sizing straightforward. Match bearings, races, seals, and caps to your spindle and hub by measuring the spindle where the seal rides and the hub bore. Double-lip seal options help keep water out during boat-ramp dunking, and when the size is right, installs and replacements go smoothly.
Install is straightforward when parts match. Clean the spindle where the 1.25 Inch I.D. seal rides and the hub bore; lightly smoothing that area can improve sealing. For trailers that see water, use fresh grease and consider new seals each season. If you submerge often, watch for rust and replace parts that show corrosion.
Measure the diameter of the spindle where the grease seal sits and the diameter of the hub where the seal is pressed. Match those to the listed inner and outer diameters for a 1.25 Inch I.D. seal. If you have bearing numbers, they can hint at the right seal, but sizing off the spindle and hub bore is the sure check.
Yes, a double-lip 1.25 Inch I.D. seal with a spring around the inner rubber helps keep water out. Verify the seal's inner diameter matches your spindle and the outer diameter matches your hub bore. Check the seal ride surface; smoothing light rust or pitting before install helped prevent water leakage into bearings after lake launches.
Some seals are marked with sizes like 1.274 in. I.D. and 1.983 in. O.D.; a common near-match is 1.249 in. I.D. with a 1.983 in. O.D. Measure the spindle and hub bore to decide which is right for your setup. If dimensions don't line up, recheck the numbers stamped on your old seal and bearings.
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