Are D-Washers and Tang Washers Both Necessary on Trailer Spindle

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I have a 1998 tent trailer with dexter ez lube axle. It had a tang washer installed between bearing and castle nut. I do not recall another washer next to the bearing, The kits i ordered included tang washers, D washers, and cotter pins. The is no provision for cotter pins on the spindles.. Using the tang washer behind the castle nut do i also need the D washer next to the bearing. Instructions have been confusing. Thanks

asked by: Jim A

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Whatever bearing kit you got likely came with both to give you options. Since you already had a tang washer on your spindle you can stick with the tang washer. Using the tang washer like the # 5-101 with a D washer like the # 5-23 would give you no advantage.

expert reply by: Robin H

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Answer 2

Thank you for that info and I definitely recommend replacing your boat trailer's brakes and we have exactly what you need. Based on the Dexter 8-247 number you gave we know you have a 3,500 lb Dexter 10" Hub and Drum Assembly such as part…

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Instead of using the Hydraulic Brake Kit #AKFBBRK-35-D which requires using 14"-16" wheels you should use the Dexter Galphorite Free-Backing Hydraulic Trailer Brake Assembly Right #T4423400 and Left #T4423500. These will fit with your…

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I spoke with my contact at Redneck and he informed me that yes, the Spindle Nut Kit #RG05-100 should work well on your trailer that the Tang Washer part #5-101 is recommended for.

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Answer 5

Yes, you can switch from using a Tang Washer #5-101 to the Spindle Nut Kit #RG05-100. This kit includes 2 Retainers #6-190, 2 Nuts #6-191 and 2 D-Washers #5-23.

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If you have Dexter EZ-Lube Axles, the Spindle Nut Kit for EZ Lube Axles part #RG05-100 is what you need most likely. Otherwise, the Trailer Spindle Nut 1" part #165686 along with the Cotter Pin part #165649 is likely all you need. The Bearing…

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The main difference between the grease caps, #RG04-080 and #DC250L-DCRP, is that the RG04-080 is for EZ lube axles and DC250L-DCRP is for standard axles. I have created a short video for you showing where to measure on your hub to determine the…

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Answer 8

I took a look at the parts you mentioned and they were only specified as a "dust cap for a 2.5" bore." For that you can use the 2-1/2" Lubed Dust Cap and Rubber Plug #DC250L-DCRP which measures 2.45" x 1.52" x…

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

Because trailer axles do not steer, it is nowhere as crucial that trailer tires be balanced. On a passenger vehicle, the vibration caused by an out of balance tire is immediately evident. For a trailer, most people wouldn't notice it. The wheel…

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We definitely carry those! For those parts, you need 2x of the #RG04-080 and 1 of the #DC250L-DCRP. I went ahead and attached helpful demo videos of these products for your convenience.

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Answer 12

Your math is correct in your trailer weight load example. If a fully-loaded tandem axle trailer weighs 4000-lbs then each of the 4 tires will bear 1/4th of that load, or 1000-lbs. In this case a tire rated for 1300-lbs would provide a good safety…

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