Is The BT8 Spindle # TRU94FR Compatible With The Trailer Idler Hub Assembly # AKIHUB-440-2-1K

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TRU94FR an AKIHUB 440 2 IK they do work together right just making sure before I order

asked by: Chuck A

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Yes, the BT8 Spindle for 2,000-lb Trailer Axles - 1-1/4" Diameter # TRU94FR and the Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 2,000-lb Axles - 4 on 4 - L44643 Bearings - Pre-Greased # AKIHUB-440-2-1K are compatible with each other.

expert reply by: Kevin C

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Answer 1

To replace a spindle, the old one would need to be cut off, and the new one welded into place. This is NOT a job for the do-it-yourselfer. The new spindle must be absolutely square with the axle in order to prevent premature tire wear and wheel…

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Answer 2

For your 4 bolt idler hub, I recommend the Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 2,000-lb Axles - 4 on 4 #AKIHUB-440-2-1K which comes with 1 inch inner diameter bearings #L44643. We don't have anything that is a fit for the shorter spindle. These are…

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Answer 3

I do have a solution, but wheels with a 4 x 3.75 bolt pattern are not available. You may be able to find some wheels that match at a junk yard but nobody makes them anymore. That being said, I recommend switching the hubs on your trailer to hubs with…

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Answer 4

You can make sure new trailer wheels will fit on your trailer's hubs by matching up their dimensions and bolt pattern. The part #AM22318HWT that you referenced is a 12 x 4-inch wheel that has a 4-on-4-inch bolt pattern. These wheels fit on…

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Answer 5

The etrailer brand #AKIHUB-440-2-EZ-1K Trailer Idler Hub Assembly is pre-greased using a lithium complex multi-purpose grease. The hub includes races, bearings, a grease seal, both a standard and an EZ lube grease cap and lug nuts. The hub is…

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Answer 6

The color of the grease isn't a good indicator for compatibility, you should be using their base for this. The most common base is Petroleum. The Petroleum based greases can come in many different colors so in some cases it can be okay to mix…

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Yes, since the wheels you have now attach to the hub using lug nuts you can go with a wheel that has a larger pilot hole than the previous wheels. You just can't go to a smaller pilot hole. A wheel that attaches using lug nuts centers on the hub…

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Answer 8

The trailer hub part #AKIHUB-440-2-1K matches exactly what you would need. Bearings, bolt pattern and stud dimensions are the exact same.

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Answer 9

You are correct, since you have lug bolts the wheels are hub centric. That means the load is distributed to your hub instead of your lug bolts. If you get a wheel that is not hub centric then the load will be distributing more to your lug bolts. That…

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Answer 10

It can but the LMX Red Grease item #L11390 is the best overall grease for boat trailers. It is a waterproof marine grade grease that will not break down when exposed to water. If you need a grease gun I recommend the LubriMatic Standard-Duty, Lever…

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Answer 11

To ensure you get the correct hub for your 1997 Scamper 23L pop up camper you are going to need to pull one of your hubs off to determine what size spindle you have. You will need to measure the diameter of the spindle with a Digital Caliper…

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The importance of matching a wheel's pilot hole diameter to the part of the hub that fits through it depends on the type of wheel. A hub-centric wheel uses the pilot hole to center the wheel on the hub and also to bear some of the total weight…

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Is The BT8 Spindle # TRU94FR Compatible With The Trailer Idler Hub Assembly # AKIHUB-440-2-1K

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