Can Single Lip Grease Seals be Upgraded to Double Lip Seals in a Trailer Hub

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Good Day My Motercycle trailer HAD dexter 10-9 single lip 1.5 ID X 1.98 OD. Can I upgrade to the double lip 10-60? Brother lives in Vegas so I stay there 3 months. Long haul from S.C. plenty of blowing dust and grime. Thanks in advance

asked by: Rick D

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Helpful Expert Reply:

Yes, you certainly can upgrade your single lip seals to be a double lip seal. For that you would want the part # RG06-020 that you referenced.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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I have included a picture that shows the measurements needed for a spindle, bearings, seals, faces, and hubs. The spindle measurements are labeled A through F. A is the spindle shaft diameter B is where the grease seal sits C is where the inner…

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Answer 2

The LMX Red Grease like part #L11390 is the best overall grease for boat trailer applications like you mentioned. It's just as waterproof as any marine grease but is also more heavy duty so it's the way to go for sure.

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Answer 3

I do have an option for you but it sounds like you have a very odd grease seal as the grease seal most commonly used with the L68149 and L44649 bearings is a 58846 which measures 1.719" inner diameter x 2.565" outer diameter. Unfortunately,…

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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.

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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…

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You can verify that the 10-19 grease seal included in Bearing Kit #BK2-100 is the correct one for your spindles by taking two measurements. First you want to measure the rear hub bore where the seal is inserted. The seal's outer diameter needs to…

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The closest match to the measurements you have provided is #RG06-010. It has an outer diameter of 1.983 inches and an inner diameter of 1.249 inches. To determine if this is correct I would need to know the inner and outer bearing numbers stamped…

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Answer 8

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.

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Answer 9

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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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…

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Answer 11

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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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…

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