What Is The Tread Size For The # 42 Spindle?

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What is the thread pitch and diameter to chase the threads on the spindle

asked by: Tim

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Expert Reply:

The #42 E-Z Lube Spindle w/ Flange # TRU37FR has a 1"-14 thread size.

A replacement Trailer Spindle Nut # 165686 is available if the treads are damaged on the castle nut.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

I reached out to the manufacturer who told me the Spindle Nut for Axles with 7/8" - 14 Castle Nut #165931 height is 3/4 inch and wrench size is 1-1/4 inch. I've added a link to a video review for you to check out as well.

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Answer 2

To remove a hub from an axle, you will need to first remove the grease cap on the end of the hub. This will expose the end of the spindle. Once at this point, you will need to see if you have an EZ-Lube spindle, like #TRU77FR, or a standard spindle,…

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Answer 3

There is no specific torque rating when reinstalling the castle nut after packing the bearings. You want to run the nut down until there is no side to side play in the hub, and then back it off to the next notch in the castle nut so the retainer can…

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Answer 4

Although we don't have any way of knowing the spindle nut you need for your trailer, we do have something slightly larger than 3/4 inch diameter which may work, the 7/8 inch Spindle Nut #165931.

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Answer 5

I have been unable to locate a spindle that meets the exact specifications that you have on your current spindle. The #42 Spindle #TRU57FR will be the closest that I can find to matching your current spindle. It is 2.25" diameter, rated for…

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Answer 6

We have a few options that could work for you, but you will need to measure the threads of your spindle to determine which would work. For a 1 inch spindle nut you would need the part #165686, for a 7/8 inch nut you would need part #165931. These are…

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Answer 7

To verify if your hubs on your 6,000lb Dexter axles are going to fit the etrailer AxleTek 7,000LB Axle #e35GR you will need to verify what bearings and grease seals are used on your hubs. The new axles will use a #42 Spindle #TRU57FR, and this is the…

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Answer 8

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 9

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 10

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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Answer 11

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 12

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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