Type of Spindle Washer Used on Boat Trailer Spindle with a Notch/Slot on Spindle

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I have acquired a used boat trailer for my pontoon boat. When I tried to replaced the hubs, I found there was no hole through the end of the spindle to a cotter pin through. What the spindle has is a notch or slot cut into the bottom part of the spindle end. The previous installation had the castle nut screwed in and then the cotter pin was inserted between the notches in the castle nut in a way that the cotter pin went into the notch/slot and then over the castle nut notch on the opposite side of the spindle. I have never seen this kind of spindle/cotter pin approach and wondered if you had any info our comments on this setup and how I should approach this.

asked by: Steve H

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Actually what you have is pretty standard. It's a tang washer setup. We have the part # 5-101 or part # 5-71 which are similar styles. I attached a picture of what the part # 5-101 is designed to fit.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The replacement hub that you will want for your 2004 Four Winns boat trailer is part #AKIHUB-655-6-EZ-K. This is a 6,000-lb hub with the same bearings, grease seal and 6 on 5-1/2 inch bolt pattern as your current hubs. This hub comes with everything…

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

The Dexter Trailer Hub Assembly, part #42655UC1, is designed to fit 6,000 axles with a spindle that requires a grease seal with a 2-1/4 inch inside diameter. There are a couple of ways you can make sure you get the right size hub for your trailer.…

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Answer 4

It's not common for the spindle number to be printed anywhere on the axle. That said, if you're looking for new bearings/races and seals all you need to do is note the capacity or measure. The easiest method would be to crawl under the…

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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

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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Answer 12

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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Type of Spindle Washer Used on Boat Trailer Spindle with a Notch/Slot on Spindle

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