How To Find Correct Replacement Axle for Escort Trailer

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Do you have a recpmanement axle for a bay liner Capri 1950 escort trailer model WT20PA

asked by: Nathaniel D

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Expert Reply:

In order to find the correct replacement axle for a trailer you'll need to first note the capacity which can be found on the axle tag sticker located in the center of the beam. Then you'll need to measure the length, both hub face and spring center. This will then allow you to choose the correct axle based on the list below. We have no way to look up axles for a trailer, especially one this old unfortunately.

The Dexter Trailer Axle with Idler Hubs part # 20545I-ST-60-15 for example has a 2,000 lb capacity with 60" hub face and 48" spring center.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

According to my research, the Dico 15638 Braking Assemblies that you have now are 10" x 2-1/4" therefore the correct replacement for you will be the Hydraulic Brake Kit part #AKUBRK-35-D for single servo or part #AKFBBRK-35-D for free…

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Answer 2

The standard hub for a 10" wheel and 4 on 4" lug pattern is going to either have #L44643 bearings and a 1" diameter spindle, or an #L44649 bearing and a 1.063" spindle. Once you've determined which one you have then you'll…

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Answer 3

Believe it or not, the outside diameter of the Bearing Buddy is designed to be a bit larger than the inside diameter of the hub bore. Typically, a Bearing Buddy sized to fit a 1.98 hub bore will actually be about 1.986 in diameter, which means yours…

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Answer 4

Sure thing! In order to find the correct bearings and hubs, you're going to need to remove the existing hub and look on the physical bearings for a part number. If you're unable to find the part number on the bearings itself, you'll need…

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Answer 5

The closest through axle we have is the Dexter Trailer Axle with Idler Hubs - 5 on 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 60" Long - 2,000 lbs #20545I-ST-60-15. This is obviously 1 inch shorter and has springs centers at 48 inches apart. If the spring locations…

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Answer 6

Thank you for the feedback, we sure do appreciate it! It's hard to say what the rubbing noise you are hearing is but I suspect the shoes on the backing plate are coming into contact with the drum which is completely normal but don't forget to…

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Answer 7

The slight gap you see is normal. The drum is not supposed to make contact with the brake mounting plate. There are some instances when mixing brands of brakes, hubs, and axles, that won't line up properly but in this case it is normal. I did…

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Answer 8

There's a few ways to determine trailer axle capacity. You can check the axle for a label which will have it's capacity and length listed, it might be listed on the plate of the coupler that also has the VIN, or you can measure the diameter…

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Answer 9

In order for replacement hubs to fit on your existing spindles the new hubs need to use the same inner and outer bearing parts. The hub/drum assembly you selected #AKHD-655-6-EZ-K uses inner bearing #25580 and outer bearing #15123 and it is intended…

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Answer 10

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 11

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 12

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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