Replacement Brake Assemblies and Hubs for 1960 Airstream Trailer

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Here is the info you requested. Seal number 300A-156-4 Rear bearing/ 2788 bower Front bearing / 1779 bower Hope this helps Thank you for all your help

asked by: Mike C

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It sounds like your assemblies are not the typical assemblies and will need to be replaced. For your brake assemblies, I recommend the Electric Trailer Brake Kit - Self-Adjusting # AKEBRK-7-SA along with mounting hardware # BRKH12. If you don't have the brake flange compatible, you can use the Brake Mounting Flange for 3" Round Axle # 4-44-1 which needs to be precisely welded in place.

Then for your drum brake assemblies to match, I need some more information. I will need either the numbers on your current inner and outer bearings and seal off one hub or I will need some spindle measurements. If you measure the spindles in the bearing locations and the seal locations using a digital caliper like # PTW80157 then I can use those precise measurements to help find the replacement bearings and hubs needed.

I've attached a photo to assist.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Mike

8/3/2018

Here is the info you requested. Seal number 300A-156-4 Rear bearing/ 2788 bower Front bearing / 1779 bower Hope this helps Thank you for all your help

Jason S.

8/3/2018

This is a good news/bad news situation. We don't have a hub that will fit the bearing sizes you need for your spindle. If your hub will work with the new brake assemblies, then we have the replacement bearings and seal. The bearings are # 2788, # 1779, and the seal is most likely # 29031 which has an inner diameter of 1.875 inches. If the hubs do not work with the newer brake assemblies, then you will need to replace your axles to get a modern fit as the part 22834 hub that you would need has been discontinued. If you want to replace your axle, I recommend the Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension System with Electric Brake Hubs - Straight Spindle - 3,500 lbs # A35RS545E which will also replace your suspension components. This requires a 2 inch square bar (not included) to use in the integrated holes of the assemblies. I've attached a couple videos to assist. If you are desiring a more traditional axle, we have the 95 inch # 7359765-EB with the 80 inch center on center spring seats or the 89 inch long # e43SR with the 74 inch center on center spring seats.

Answer 1

I understand how it would be unclear which measurement to use since the center of the axle is not the same as the center of the wheel on a torsion axle. For a single axle trailer, measure from the center of the spindle (center of wheel) to the…

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For your single axle boat trailer, I recommend the Single-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double-Eye Springs - 1-1/2" Front, 1-1/4" Rear #APS2 along with the 3-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 2,000-lb Trailer Axles - 23-1/2" Long #SP-113275.…

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Answer 3

Thank you for providing the specs for the suspension components that you already have. Correct hanger spacing really depends on the components being used such as springs, hangers and equalizers. Most of the hanger spacing dimensions that we have are…

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Answer 4

Hey Travis, Overslung suspensions have the leaf springs above the axle and underslung systems have the leaf springs below the axle. We offer conversions kits to switch between these styles, but you'll need to first measure the diameter of your…

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Answer 5

The Polar hinge part #PLR1902 would be a great option. This is a heavier duty hinge that would easily do the job.

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Answer 6

First you will need to remove the old hydraulic equipment. Remove the surge coupler or actuator, remove all the lines, and finally remove the brake assemblies. If you have 10 inch diameter hub and drums, you may need to replace those as well. If you…

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Answer 7

You definitely can Lito! To swap out your manual brakes with self-adjusting ones, you'll want the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brakes item #23-458-459. This is a left and right hand set that will replace one axles brakes. The Dexter…

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Answer 8

We definitely have Dexter brake assemblies to fit a Dexter 5,200 lb axle like you have. The part #AKEBRK-7-SA is a kit that includes a left and right hand assembly for a 5,200 lb axle like what you have. These are self-adjusting too which means that…

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Answer 9

If you can read me the serial number on the axle I can then call the manufacturer, Dexter, and find out the weight capacity but if not you can measure the diameter and use the chart below to determine axle capacity. The "P16" is the plant…

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Answer 10

The reason your trailer is heavily leaning to one side is because of the way it's loaded. From the picture, it appears that you have much more equipment on the right side than you do the left side. This uneven loading has caused the leaf spring…

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Answer 11

The wheel you referenced was made in China. See follow up response below for USA made option!

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Answer 12

My recommendation would be to change out your entire axle assembly as the mobile home style axle and brakes you have are not designed with replaceable parts in mind. It may be easier and make more sense to install a axle like the Dexter Trailer Axle…

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