Bearing Kit and Hub Cover Recommendation for 3,500 lb Trails West Horse Trailer

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Hi, I have a Trails West horse trailer which, they tell me, has a 3500# torsion axle. Could you tell me which axle bearing kits I need for this and also, do you have the hub cap to suit? Its chromed plastic. Regards,

asked by: Mark B

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The bearing kit you'd need for a 3,500 lb axle is the part # BK2-100 which comes with all of the needed bearings, races, and seal.

The standard bolt pattern for a 3,500 lb axle is 5 on 4-1/2 inch which the Phoenix USA Hub Cover part # QT545C would fit and work well on.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The standard six lug bolt pattern for trailer wheels is 6 on 5-1/2 inches. If you have a six lug bolt pattern this would be what you'd have. The pilot diameter wouldn't be an issue either as the 6 lug wheels use a large enough pilot diameter…

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Answer 2

Assuming your tires are in good shape without any bulges the easiest way to determine if you have a bent spindle is to take a straight edge that is longer than the tire and lay it across the tire parallel with your trailer frame and then measure the…

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For a bearing kit for a Dexter 5200 axle we have the kit part #BK3-300 which comes with the correct bearings, races, and seal for your axle.

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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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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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According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Hey Bryan, that's a good question. The pricing can definitely be misleading, but I wouldn't use it to judge the quality of the tire. A lot of that comes down to promotions, inventory, and whether you're looking at a tire by itself or…

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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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The 5.30-12 tires, being wider, are going to make more contact with the road. This means that the noise, and heat build up will be higher than a 4.80-12 tire but the rolling resistance will actually be less because the tire is larger diameter. The…

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Answer 10

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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It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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Answer 12

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Bearing Kit and Hub Cover Recommendation for 3,500 lb Trails West Horse Trailer

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