Correct Wheel Bearings and Races for 3,500 lb Axle Based on Spindle Diameter?
Updated 05/19/2017 | Published 05/18/2017
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The brakes are a Dexter 8-207 I thought they were 8-201 but I went back and looked on 5 on 4-1/2, 10 x 2-1/4 inch electric brake. The 8-201 matches better than the 8-207 when looking at hubs on the internet. This is an old Triggs dual-axle horse trailer. I'm thinking that the axles are 3500 lbs. I've gotten different numbers of what the correct bearings are for this. The first is race L68111 / bearing L68149 and race L44610 / bearing L44649. The second is bearing L68149 / race L68111 and bearing L44649 / race L44610. The third is # 25580 and # LM67048, while the proper races are # 25520 and # LM67010, as per the answer from a previous question. The hub outer diameter is about 1.972 and 2.555 or close to. The spindle diameter is 1.059, 1.375, and 1.725. Which are the right bearings for this?
asked by: James S
Expert Reply:
The spindle dimensions you gave match up with # TRU74FR. This spindle is for use with 3,500 lb axles. Based on this, we can tell you that the appropriate bearings are inner # L68149 and outer # L44649. The correct races are inner # L68111 and outer # L44610.
When replacing bearings, the grease seal often needs to be replaced as well, and the proper one for this is the Grease Seal for 3,500-lb Axles, # 58846. I have attached a help article on popular wheel bearings that you may find useful.
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#84 E-Z Lube Spindle w/ Brake Flange for 3,500-lb Trailer Axle - 1-3/4" Diameter
- Trailer Spindles
- EZ Lube Spindle
- With Flange
- L68149
- 1-3/4 Inch Diameter
- Round
- For 3500 lb Axle
- TruRyde
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