Replacement Grease Cap for Dexter 7k Axle Hub

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2021 Jayco Pinnacle with Dexter 7,000# axles and factory disc brakes. Will this dust cap fit?

asked by: Randy

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Helpful Expert Reply:

Dexter 7k axle hubs have a diameter of 2.72 inches where the cap installs which means you'd actually want the part # K7CAP Randy.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Hey Milos, it's actually pretty easy to overfill trailer hubs with grease using the EZ lube grease fittings which then blows out the grease seal. What we've found is that if you pack the hub with grease by hand that is the actual best…

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Answer 2

The bushing that goes with the slipper spring #DX73QR is part #DX77XR. The bushing has a 5/8" diameter so it will work perfectly with the hanger kit #HAP-105-00.

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Answer 3

Hey Milos, the better option is the Bearing Buddy part #BB87SR which is the 2717A which has a couple more features like the blue indicator ring that makes it a little easier to see when it's full compared to the #BB2717.

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Answer 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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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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

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

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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Answer 12

The 5.30-12 tires, being wider, are going to make more contact with the road. This means that the noise, and heat build up will be higher than a 4.80-12 tire but the rolling resistance will actually be less because the tire is larger diameter. The…

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