Why Do Some Spindles Use Cotter Pins and Others Use a Tang Washer?
Published 01/18/2023
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Question:
Does the TRU57FR come with a standard washer and cotter pin? I see that other spindles come with the D washer and tang washer. Why are there 2 styles of retaining the nut? Thanks,
asked by: Dean T
Helpful Expert Reply:
The #42 Spindle # TRU57FR does come with a Standard Washer # SW1000, Cotter Pin # 165649, and Castle Nut # 165686 to secure the hub to the spindle.
The D-Washer # 5-23 and Tang Washer # 5-101 were created to allow for a Grease Zerk # LC44XV to fit the end of the spindle and allow you to grease the hub bearings without removing the hub. There are some versions using a grease zerk and cotter pin but those are more likely to not allow grease to reach the bearings as it can come out the cotter pin hole.
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#42 Spindle for 5,200-lb to 7,000-lb Trailer Axles - 2-1/4" Diameter
- Trailer Spindles
- Standard Spindle
- Without Flange
- 25580
- 2-1/4 Inch Diameter
- Round
- For 5000 lb Axle
- For 6000 lb Axle
- For 7000 lb Axle
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