Recommended Bearing Kit for 5,100 lbs Capacity Axles

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I own a 2026 Brinkley 294 travel trailer. What is the correct trailer bearing kit for my trailer. I believe the trailer axles are 5100 lbs.

asked by: Darragh K

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Hey Darragh, congrats on the new trailer. The Lippert Complete Bearing Kit item # LC75ZP is going to be the correct one for your 2026 Brinkley 294 travel trailer's 5,100 lbs axles. This kit is sold per hub and includes new bearings, races, a seal, a tang washer, and a cotter pin.

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expert reply by: Jerred H

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Darragh K.

9/8/2026

Jared. What is the part number for just the grease seals for the Brinkley 294

Jerred H.

9/10/2026

@DarraghK Your Brinkley's Lippert 5,100 lbs capacity axles use the Lippert Grease Seals item # LC97RP.

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Welcome back Darragh and thanks for the information! The Lippert Complete Bearing Kit item #LC55ZP is going to be the correct bearings and seal kit. Your Karavan boat trailer BW-2350-74-ST has a 3,500 lbs square axle with a #84 spindle. The Lippert…

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Hey Harvey yes, the Bearing Kit, LM67048/25580 Bearings, 10-36 Seal #BK3-300 for 5,200 lb axles will work just fine with your 5,100 lb axles. Have you taken any cool trips yet, or are you waiting for the weather to warm up a bit? We just got a fresh…

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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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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 5

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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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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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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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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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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Answer 10

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Answer 11

Hi Calvin! All of the pre-greased hubs/drums, like the Terran Industries Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 3.5K Axles - 10" Diameter - 5 on 4-1/2 #TX68VJ, come with bearings made overseas and are all basically the same quality. At least that I…

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Answer 12

Trailer wheel bearings are specific to the spindle that is installed on the axle that is on your trailer. You will need to safely support the trailer, remove the wheel and tire, remove the grease cap, remove the cotter pin and washer that secures the…

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