Can etrailer Trailer Axle with Idler Hubs Be Used On Boat Trailer

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Question regarding the axle kit e65GR. Is this appropriate for a boat trailer? The axle would get submerged from time to time. Thanks.

asked by: Mark

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Yes, the Trailer Axle with Idler Hubs # e65GR can be submerged and used on a boat trailer. If this is a replacement axle, make sure your current axle has a 3,500 lb capacity and 89" hub face measurement. You want the capacity and length to match what you have.

expert reply by: Robin H

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The Trailer Axle with Idler Hubs #e65GR does not include U-bolts so you will need to purchase them separately. For a kit that will fit this axle and also comes with the U-bolt plates I recommend using the CE Smith U-Bolt Kit for Mounting 3,500-lb,…

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While we do not offer a square axle we do have the Round Axle #e65GR which will fit your trailer. This has the 89" hub face to hub face and idler hub with 5 on 4-1/2" pattern you are needing. The spring center to spring center is 74"…

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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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Hi Paul, you’re definitely on the right track here, and I can help you narrow this down with confidence. With your tandem 3,500 lb Dexter axles and 33 inch spacing, both the Dexter EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 and the Lippert Road Armor part #LC53CK are…

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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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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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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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You can use leaf springs that are rated higher than the axle without any issues as long as they measure the correct measurement for your trailer. For example the 6-leaf double eye spring for 7,000 lb axles part #e64SR measures 24-7/8" eye to…

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The two sizes you mentioned are pretty similar and fit many of the same 15 inch wheels. The 205/75-15 fits rim widths of 5 inch to 6 inch whereas the 225/75-15 fits widths that are 5 inch to 6-1/2 inch. The 205 is 27.1 inches tall and the 225 is 28.4…

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Answer 10

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

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The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

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