How Tall Is the Malone MicroSportXT Trailer When Stored With Tongue Retracted

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How long is the trailer with the tongue retracted? Concerned about ceiling height when stored in the vertical position.

asked by: Albert L

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Helpful Expert Reply:

The Malone MicroSportXT Trailer part # MPG460XT will stand roughly 8' 2" tall or 98" tall with the tongue retracted and stood up for storage.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

For the Malone LowMax trailer the correct replacement dust cap is the part #F001518.

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Answer 2

No, it is not normal for seals to go bad that quickly. Typically if your hubs are spraying/leaking grease, it is because of a bad seal. From what I could find, it looks like your Malone Microsport trailer has a 1.98 inch diameter hub. The correct…

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Answer 3

The Malone MicroSport trailers like you have use the bearing kit part #BK1-100 that you mentioned which comes with the correct seal size. Or for a replacement hub that comes pre-greased part #34822545BX. Then for a heavy duty and waterproof grease…

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Answer 4

Hello Chris. The Grease Cap #F001518 will indeed be a suitable replacement for the Malone MicroSport trailer. The MicroSport uses a standard 5 on 4-1/2" hub and these hubs use the also standard 1.98" grease caps. The #F001518 cap is not…

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Answer 5

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 6

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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Answer 7

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 8

To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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Answer 9

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 10

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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Answer 11

Trailer wheel bearings are specific to the spindle that is installed on the axle that is on your trailer. You will need to safely support the trailer, remove the wheel and tire, remove the grease cap, remove the cotter pin and washer that secures the…

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Answer 12

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

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