Bearing Kit for Dexter 3,500 lb Trailer Axle

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I have a single axle utility trailer I want to replace bearings on. The sticker on the axle says its a Dexter 5705005 3500 lb axle. serial # 212290675 Which bearing set do I need for this? Thanks

asked by: Andy

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The correct bearing kit for a Dexter 3,500 trailer axle is the part # BK2-100.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Hey thanks for reaching out, Robert. Your Dexter P-15 model SLR 3,500 lb axle does use the standard bearing combination for a 3,500 lb axle. I was able to confirm this with Dexter. So, you have #L68149 for the inner bearing and #L44649 for the outer…

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Answer 2

The standard 3,500 lb axle uses the Hub Bearing Kit #BK2-100 which is for a #84 spindle. If your axle is a 1990 or newer then you likely need these parts but if it's older then I'll need you to measure your spindle to make sure we can get you…

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Answer 3

You are correct that is a 3,500 lb axle. If you want a bearing kit the #BK2-100 you looked at is the right one. This comes with a #L44649 outer and #L68149 inner bearing along with a #58846 (10-19) grease seal. If you want a replacement idler hub you…

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Answer 4

Hi Robert; the Hub Bearing Kit for Lippert, Dexter, and AL-KO Axles - 3,500 lb with #84 Spindle #BK2-100 is the correct bearing kit for your axle.

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Answer 5

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 6

For a Lippert 4,400 lb trailer axle the correct bearing kit is the part #BK2-100 which includes inner bearing #L68149, inner race #L68111, outer bearing #L44649, outer race #L44610, grease seal #58846, a cotter pin and a tang washer.

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Answer 7

I believe you meant a TDE 46245, is that correct? If that's the case, you've got a 3500 lb axle which uses a 10 inch hub/rotor with a 5 on 4-1/2 wheel bolt pattern. You'll want to use the Kodiak #KHR10D hub/rotor as a replacement. The hub…

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Answer 8

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 9

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 10

You are going to want either our Bearing Kit #BK2-100 or the Timken Kit #TMK52VR. Both of these kits will give you the inner/outer bearings and races along with a grease seal and cotter pin/D-washer for one hub. You always want to replace the race…

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Answer 11

Hey Greg, There unfortunately there isn't a guide to tell us the bearing and grease seal combination for your hub so you'll have to remove it and check the bearings/seal for their part numbers or use a digital caliper #PTW80157 to measure the…

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