How To Add Brakes to Dexter Torlfex #9 2,200 Lb Axle

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I have a Dexter Torflex 9, 2200lb axle and want to install electric brakes. I am having difficulty finding an EZ Lube brake and hub kit for this axle. Can you point me in the right direction?

asked by: John H

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If the Dexter Torlfex #9 2,200 Lb Axle has a brake mounting flange welded on then you can install brakes using the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly part # 8-173-16UC3-EZ and Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit part # 23-47-48 which are designed for E-Z Lube applications.

expert reply by: Conner L

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The 2 Inch Replacement Cap #LC115863 is the cap you want for a round jack with 1-3/4" inside diameter jack tube.

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We have no way to look up the jack installed on your Triton trailer since trailer makers may change out the specified jack for any given trailer several times over the course of its production lifetime. I linked a photo of the Pro Series/Fulton part…

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Hey Stephen! I see you already ordered replacement parts from our site. I double checked with Dexter, and the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #8-201-5UC3-EZ fits as long as you have a 6 on 5-1/2 bolt pattern. However, you will want to swap out…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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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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Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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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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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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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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