Does Trailer with 1-1/16 inch Spindle Need 1-1/16 inch Diameter Washer

Question:

Hello: I cannot find 1 1/16inch spindle washers D-washer but any would work. Put new 1 1/16inch bearings on to trailer spindle, cannot find the 1 1/16inch washers? Thanks for any guidance

asked by: JD H

Expert Reply:

While your spindle may have a diameter of 1-1/16 inch where the bearings ride the diameter where the threads are is actually 1 inch like what the part # 5-23 that you referenced assuming you have a standard trailer spindle which it sounds like you do.

expert reply by: Jameson C