Information Needed to Find Correct Disc Brake Kit for Tandem Axle EZ Loader Trailer

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I have a 2005 EZ Loader tandem axle trailer with Reliable brand oil-bath hubs and 10inch electric trailer brakes. Could you tell me which disc brake conversion kit would be the simplest to install on this trailer. Thanks

asked by: Randy V

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Expert Reply:

In order to make a recommendation, I'd need to know some more information from you.

I'll need to know:

-Capacity of each axle 2000 lbs, 3500 lbs, 5200 lbs, etc.
-Inner and outer bearing reference numbers and grease seal part number
-Bolt pattern of existing hubs (so they match your existing wheels)
-Wheel diameter (last number mentioned in your tire size)

The Titan # T4843300 kit you mentioned is for tandem 3500 lb axles, with L68149 inner and L44649 outer bearings and a # 10-19 (RG06-050) grease seal. It's compatible with 14-15 inch wheels. The kit won't work with Dexter D60 axles.

If you could provide me with the above information, I'd be happy to make some recommendations.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

Hello Rich, thanks for reaching out. The 3,500 lb axles use a standard brake size, which are the 10" x 2-1/4" brake shoes. For that I recommend the etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes #AKEBRK-35-SA. These are self-adjusting brakes. They use a…

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Answer 2

Based on what we could find, the AL-KO 8490 is a 3,500 lb axle, and your info stating the 5 on 4-1/2" bolt pattern and 10" x 2-1/4" drum size supports that as well. I do recommend verifying what you need by taking apart your current…

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Answer 3

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 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

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 6

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 7

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 8

To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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Answer 9

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 10

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 11

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

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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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