Timken Bearing Kit Fitment for a 3,500 lb Axle

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will this work on a 3500lb axle ezlube

asked by: Susan S

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Yes, the Timken Bearing Kit # TMK52VR will fit your 3,500 lb axle as it fits an standard #84 spindle.

The only time this kit won't fit with a 3,500 lb axle is if the trailer/axle is made before the 2000's since that's about the time that axle parts started to become standardized.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

Hi Tony; the #BK2-100 and #TMK52VR come with the same size bearings and grease seal. The main difference is the Timken name. This is usually associated with a higher quality bearings that are made in the USA which also accounts for the higher cost.

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Answer 2

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 3

Based on the photo and information you provided, I can tell you have 12 x 2 inch Dexter brake assemblies for 5.2K axles, for which the Electric Trailer Brake Kit #AKEBRK-7-SA will be an excellent replacement. These are self-adjusting brakes so they…

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Answer 4

Great question! The best way is to pull the hub and either check the bearing and seal numbers or measure the spindle itself where the bearings and seal ride (see attached photo). These specs apply to pretty much every 3,500 lb axle made since the…

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You are going to want either our Bearing Kit #BK2-100 or the Timken Kit #TMK52VR. Both of these kits will give you the inner/outer bearings and races along with a grease seal and cotter pin/D-washer for one hub. You always want to replace the race…

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Answer 6

You very well could use wheel studs instead of bolts by installing screw-in studs like the 1/2" x 2" Redline #25-53 or #25-51, or the 9/16" x 3" Redline #25-11. Just be sure that the stud is the correct size, the middle opening on…

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Answer 7

Hey Ted, you can do it a couple ways. Easiest being to find the label on the axle that has the capacity and verify that you have a 3,500 lb axle. If so, this kit part #TMK52VR would be correct. Otherwise you can measure diameter of the axle as a…

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Answer 8

Hey Rob; thanks for the photos and it was actually the one with the hub number that did it. That's a BD 545 which is an AxleTek 3,500 lb hub and drum like the Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #AKHD-545-35-K. The 35 on the axle sticker was a good…

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Answer 9

The standard 3,500 lb axle uses the Hub Bearing Kit #BK2-100 which is for a #84 spindle. If your axle is a 1990 or newer then you likely need these parts but if it's older then I'll need you to measure your spindle to make sure we can get you…

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Answer 10

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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Answer 11

As long as you're seeing grease pushing out the larger end of your Timken Bearing Kit #TMK52VR when you pack the bearings you'll be good to go! We typically go from the larger end just because it's easier to pack the bearings that way,…

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Answer 12

The 171255UC seal is the same as the Dexter 010-11088/K71-G01-80. We have that same seal available as the Grease Seal Kit- Triple Lip - Inner Diameter 1.719" - Outer Diameter: 2.565" - Qty 2 #DX49CR.

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