Replacement Zerk Fitting Recommendation for Dexter EZ Lube Spindle

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I have Dexter EZ Lube spindles on my 2011 Jayco Jay Feather. 1 of the 4 is missing a zerk fitting and the hole in the spindle isnt threaded to accept one. How do I go about packing the bearings?

asked by: Fred S

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Expert Reply:

I confirmed with my contact at Dexter Axle that the grease zerk used in their EZ Lube spindles like # TRU74FR is a standard 1/4-inch pipe thread fitting that you can replace with an item like # Gzerk. Your local hardware store may have one too. You can use a grease gun kit like # L30132 on this fitting.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The rubber grommet for the Grease Caps #RG04-040 will create a seal that helps keep water and other contaminants out of your hubs, but no grease cap is really "waterproof". The EZ lube caps are going to do just as good of a job as normal…

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Answer 2

One of the big issues that EZ lube spindles create is that it's too easy to put too much grease into them which then either causes the seal to blow out or the cap to leak like what you have found. This oftentimes happens after that first trip…

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Answer 3

You should have a standard 1/4" grease zerk fitting on your EZ Lube spindles. The 1/4" zerk is a fairly common size so you should be able to easily acquire one. We actually have the Powerbuilt Pistol Grip Grease Gun #ALL940798 which would…

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Answer 4

Thanks for the pictures. It looks like your zerk fitting has broken off. You should have a standard 1/4" grease zerk fitting if you have EZ Lube spindles. You would be able to replace it with the Grease Zerk for Ram Jacks item #Gzerk.

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Answer 5

Based on the measurements you gave me it sounds like Grease Seal #168233 that you referenced is the one you need. It's a double lip grease seal that has an Inner diameter of 1.688" and an Outer diameter of 2.332". The #010-180-00 seal…

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Answer 6

The grease zerk fittings on a Dexter EZ-Lub Axle are threaded. If you broken off the one you have now you can use a screw/bolt extractor to remove the remaining threads and then use the Replacement Grease Zerk part #Gzerk to replace it which I can…

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Answer 7

I was not able to reference your outer race " L44110", however I believe the race you have is L44610 which would be correct for a L44649 outer bearing. In addition to the outer race, the grease seal number and dimension you gave do not…

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Answer 8

If the zerk fitting has a hex base you can use a properly sized wrench to unscrew it. If not, it might be a press-in fitting which will require some prying to remove. A big set of vice grips clamped onto them tightly should give you the leverage to…

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Answer 9

The zerk fittings on the Dexter Trailer Axle #T3584F-EZ-8974 are a 1/4" pipe thread. If you need a replacement zerk fitting you can use part #Gzerk, which we have confirmed to fit the Dexter Ez-Lube Axles.

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Answer 10

I believe you are referring to the manual for various Dexter hub assemblies that call for the application of Permatex sealant or equivalent prior to the installation of a new seal. While I don't recommend going against the manufacturer's…

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Answer 11

Thats a good question Tabitha, and thanks for reaching out. The most common size for a grease fitting or zerk fitting is the standard 6 mm x 1.00. The only way to truly know what size you will need would be to measure one, and with yours missing that…

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Answer 12

If you look at the outermost part of the spindle on your axle there will be what is called a grease zerk or grease gun fitting. It will look like a tiny round ball which is where you can attach a grease gun to grease your spindle. If your spindle has…

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Replacement Zerk Fitting Recommendation for Dexter EZ Lube Spindle

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