Can Thinner Trailer Grease Seal be Used

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Hello, I am looking for a trailer axle grease seal for my boat trailer. Currently the one on my hub reads ID 2.125 x OD 3.371 x Width .500 and I am unable to find a seal that is the correct OD/ID and .5 thick. Can I use a thinner seal? Or where could I find one that is .5 thick? I dont want to risk having any issues. Thank you.

asked by: Mike M

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You can use a thinner grease seal; for your application use the 0.31" thick Grease Seal - Double Lip - 2.125" ID - 3.376" OD # GS-2125DL.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

We do have the seals that you need. For your 7,000 lb. Dexter Axle, the grease seal will either be the #GS-2125DL or the #GS-2250DL. The difference is the inner diameter of the seal. The #10-36 has an inner diameter of 2.250" and the #GS-2125DL…

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Answer 2

We do have the 10-10 Grease or Oil Double-Lip Seals #RG06-090 which are rated for use as well with oil filled hubs. Our Grease Seal #GS-2125DL is only rated for use on grease filled hubs.

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Answer 3

The Dexter 7,000 Lb Trailer Axles can come with one of two grease seals, part #GS-2125DL which has a 2.125" inner diameter or part #GS-2250DL which has a 2.250" inner diameter. They both have a 3.376" outer diameter. The only way to…

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Answer 4

You can use the Timken Grease and Oil Seal #TMK98ZR in place of the Grease Seal #GS-2250DL. While they are not exactly the same seal construction it is still a double lip design and the dimensions are the same so they are going to fit correctly.

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Answer 5

Yes, the bearing kit part #BK3-210 does fit a good portion of the 7,000 lb Dexter axles out there, but some of the 7k Dexter axles require a slightly larger grease seal which instead requires the kit part #BK3-200. What you'll want to do is…

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Answer 6

For starters, the grease seal installs on the trailer hub, not the spindle. It should be a rather tight fit and usually requires a hammer and block of wood to install. In order to make sure you have the correct one, you will need to measure the outer…

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Answer 7

Hello Al, thanks for reaching out. We may have a seal option for you, but I was unable to find any references for the seal number T-23934 you provided. There are no references in our database and even the google does not have anything. In this case…

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Answer 8

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 9

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 10

Hey Bryan, that's a good question. The pricing can definitely be misleading, but I wouldn't use it to judge the quality of the tire. A lot of that comes down to promotions, inventory, and whether you're looking at a tire by itself or…

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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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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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