Is There Kit to Convert 7k Axle from Grease to Oil Bath

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Do you sell a kit to convert my 7000# axles to oil bath? If so, what the part # and what all do I need to purchase to make the swap?

asked by: Robert R

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The Kodiak XL ProLube Kit # XLPROLUBE2440KIT will work with your 7,000 lb. idler hubs as long as your existing hub features a 2.440 hub bore diameter where cap fits (it should). This kit includes 2 seals that have an inner diameter of 2.25 inches so you will need to for sure verify that as sometimes the spindle diameter for 7k axles is 2.25 inch or sometimes slightly smaller.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Initially what you need to do is clean out all of the grease in your hub, on/in the bearings, and on the spindle. Once that is done you simply swap out the grease seal for the oil seal included in the Kodiak XL ProLube Kit #XLPROLUBE2440KIT (which…

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We have the Dexter Hub and Drum part #8-219-9UC3-A which is a 7k oil bath hub and drum. It would fit your current axle perfectly and allow you to convert it to oil bath.

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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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