What Does a Damaged Trailer Spindle Look Like

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Hello. The attached pictures are of the top and bottom of a spindle for boat trailer. Are the grooves on the under side too excessive? Thank you.

asked by: Adam

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Expert Reply:

Yes, that spindle does look too beat up to be usable. I attached a link to this page that has all of the spindles we carry. You would need to pick out the one that matches the axle capacity on your trailer. It looks like maybe a 2,200 or 2,000 lb axle possibly like the # TRU59FR.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Damaged Spindle
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Answer 1

Based on your inner bearing being L68149 and outer bearing indicating L44649, I recommend Dexter Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 3,500-lb E-Z Lube Axles #84545UC1-EZ as long as your wheels have a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern. This hub is designed for…

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Answer 2

Let's start with the spindle and hub you asked about, and they are indeed compatible. Reason why is this spindle accepts hubs with inner bearing L68149 and outer bearing L44649, which is exactly what the Easy Grease hub you mentioned uses, so the…

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Answer 3

If you remove the hub and wipe away the grease on the spindle you can check to see if it is damaged. Look for an scarring, gouges, discoloration, or scoring on the spindle. If the spindle is damaged then the bearings won't ride properly and can…

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Answer 4

For the drum what you are going to want to look at is discoloration where the pads make contact with the drum and the armature surface which is where the magnet makes contact with the inside of the drum. Discoloration means that the metal is damaged…

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Answer 5

I confirmed with Progressive Dynamics that the replacement part you need is the Replacement Converter for Parallax/Magnetek or WFCO RV Power Centers - 45 Amp #PD4645V.

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Answer 6

Trailer spindle and bearing tolerances are pretty tight, usually down to a thousandth of an inch. Use of emery cloth on a spindle to remove scoring damage might remove enough material to affect the fit of the replacement bearing. You can be off the…

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Answer 7

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 8

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Answer 9

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 10

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Answer 11

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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Answer 12

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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