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To replace a spindle, the old one would need to be cut off, and the new one welded into place. This is NOT a job for the do-it-yourselfer. The new spindle must be absolutely square with the axle in order to prevent premature tire wear and wheel…
view full answer...If you remove the hub and wipe away the grease on the spindle you can check to see if it is damaged. Look for an scarring, gouges, discoloration, or scoring on the spindle. If the spindle is damaged then the bearings won't ride properly and…
view full answer...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…
view full answer...In order to verify the spindle dimensions so that you can pick out the correct hub/drum you have to get exact dimensions. For that you need to use a digital caliper like part #PTW80157. For how old your trailer is this is especially important as…
view full answer...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…
view full answer...The #84 E-Z Lube Spindle with Brake Flange for 3,500-lb Trailer Axles - 4" Drop part #TRU87FR is designed for a 3,500 lb axle with a 2-3/8" outer diameter. I don't have a list of every trailer that the spindle will fit but…
view full answer...Trailer spindles are welded directly to the axle so to remove one it just needs to be cut off completely using a torch or saw. Then to replace the spindle such as with the EZ Lube #TRU37FR that you were looking at it's extremely important…
view full answer...I have linked a video below which covers replacing bearings as well as greasing your hubs. If your Spindle #TRU74FR already has a grease zerk you want to fill the bearings with Grease #L11390 before assembling the hub. Then use a Grease Gun…
view full answer...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…
view full answer...The Tie Down Engineering 11033 hub has a 5 on 4-1/2" bolt pattern and is designed for 3500-lb axles like the #AKIHUB-545-35-K. Then for a spindle the part #TRU84FR that you referenced would be what you need.
view full answer...To determine the size of the hub assembly you need to purchase you have to determine which bearings are in the old assembly. If the old assembly has L44649 inner bearings, you would use the hub you chose #8-258-5UC1. If the inner bearings are marked…
view full answer...Appreciate all that information, but unfortunately we do not have a 2,700 lb spindle, or one with those bearings and seal. The best I can offer is to go up to a 3,500 lb spindle, and you'd also need new hubs. What you can use is the following: -…
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