Replacement Spindle and Hub/Drum for Trailstar with 3500 lb Axle

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Gvwr 4200 Trailstar tracker Q5SA 5 on 4-1/2 I think it’s a 3500 lb axle

asked by: James L

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If you can get me the axle capacity and the wheel bolt pattern of your trailer I can help you pick out the correct spindle and hub for it.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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James O.

6/17/2021

Gvwr 4200 Trailstar tracker Q5SA 5 on 4-1/2 I think it’s a 3500 lb axle

Jameson C.

6/17/2021

For a spindle you'd want the part # TRU74FR. Then for a hub/drum you'd want the # AKHD-545-35-G-K.

Answer 1

I reached out to my contact at Dexter and was able to get the wheel bearing numbers you need for your 1999 Jayco Pop-Up Camper. The inner bearing is #L68149 and the outer bearing is #L44649. I recommend getting the complete kit which is Bearing Kit…

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Answer 2

Thank you for providing that information. Leaf springs like the ones you have now typically match the axle capacity on your trailer. Although adding leaf springs with a slightly higher capacity won't hurt, it also is not necessary. Based on the…

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Answer 3

Hey Brian, thanks for reaching out! The measurements you have are similar to the 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 4,400-lb Trailer Axles #DX95CR so it sounds like your leaf springs aren't flattening out as of yet. If you drive on some pretty rough…

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Answer 4

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 5

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 6

Hi Paul, you’re definitely on the right track here, and I can help you narrow this down with confidence. With your tandem 3,500 lb Dexter axles and 33 inch spacing, both the Dexter EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 and the Lippert Road Armor part #LC53CK are…

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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

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 9

You can use leaf springs that are rated higher than the axle without any issues as long as they measure the correct measurement for your trailer. For example the 6-leaf double eye spring for 7,000 lb axles part #e64SR measures 24-7/8" eye to…

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Answer 10

The two sizes you mentioned are pretty similar and fit many of the same 15 inch wheels. The 205/75-15 fits rim widths of 5 inch to 6 inch whereas the 225/75-15 fits widths that are 5 inch to 6-1/2 inch. The 205 is 27.1 inches tall and the 225 is 28.4…

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Answer 11

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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Answer 12

The BTR and BT8 denotations refer to the spindle, not the trailer hub. The difference between a BTR and BT8 spindle is that the BTR spindle uses a 1.063" diameter L44649 bearing and the BT8 spindle uses a 0.99" diameter L44643 bearing. In…

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