Correct Torque Rating for a Trailer Wheel Spindle Nut

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How to tighten spindle nut ?

asked by: Daryl M

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The nut on the spindle should be tightened until snug, with no side-to-side play in the hub and then backed off slightly, about maybe a 1/8 of a turn. If the spindle uses a castle nut and cotter pin or tang nut, tighten the nut finger tight until it stops, then back it off so the cotter pin or washer tang fits into the next indentation of the castle nut.

If you click on the video link I provided, and forward to the 1:40 mark, you can see one of our techs demonstrating how to correctly tighten a spindle nut.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

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 2

The Dexter "8-248" is a hub assembly for 3,500 lb axles that uses an L68149 inner bearing and a L44649 outer bearing. This hub assembly was offered in both 5 on 4-1/2" and 5 on 4-3/4" bolt patterns therefore you would need to…

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Answer 3

Hey Kaleb, if you look at the inner portion of the Grease Seal Kit part #DX49CR you can see three lips/ridges. That is what is meant by triple lip. I attached a picture that has the section to look at.

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Answer 4

The Lippert 4,400 lb axles use the same bearings and seals as a Lippert 3,500 lb axle so you can use the Bearing Kit for #84 Spindle part #BK2-100 or just the Grease Seal part #RG06-050.

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Answer 5

I have a solution for you. I suggest going with the Dexter Trailer Axle Beam with E-Z Lube Spindles - 86-1/2" Long - 6,000 lbs #8327826 and the Roadmaster Comfort Ride Leaf Spring Suspension Kit w/ Shocks - Tandem 8K, 3-1/2" Axles…

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Answer 6

Hello Rene, thanks for reaching out. It is pretty typical for RV manufacturers to use axles that are not rated for the full GVWR. They say this is because 10%-15% of the camper weight is on the hitch instead of the axles. They will put the bare…

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Answer 7

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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Answer 8

When installing the castle nut on the end of the spindle, there is no specific torque rating. The nut is ran down until there is no side to side play in the hub, and then backed off to the next notch in the castle nut so the retainer can secure the…

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Answer 9

After you've packed the bearings and assembled everything, carefully slide the hub assembly onto the spindle and install the outer bearing. Install the spindle and tang washer and run the spindle nut down finger tight, then rotate the hub back…

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Answer 10

The highest rated trailer hitch we offer for your 2019 Ram 3500 that currently has a factory hitch is the Torklift part #TLD1111-30 which has a 2-1/2 inch hitch opening and is rated for 20,000 lbs trailer weight and 2,500 lbs tongue weight.

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Answer 11

You can actually measure the bolt pattern of a wheel in either way that you mentioned. I attached a picture that shows how to measure across center of the wheel to determine the bolt pattern but if you have a 5 lug bolt pattern you can also measure…

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Answer 12

Hi Alfonso; a wheel and tire combo like the Rambler ST205/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire w/ 15" Vesper Black Mod Wheel #TA58GR comes mounted and inflated. However, you will still need to check the pressure once you put them on your trailer to make…

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