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The choice of oil bath or regular hubs is up to the manufacturer. They are usually found on higher capacity axles, though as you know there are some on lower capacity axles. You can convert some hubs from grease to oil bath using a kit such as…
view full answer...Square axles can be tough to determine capacity since the same spindle can typically fit a range of axle capacities. With this being said the absolute best way to determine the capacity of your axle is to locate a plate/sticker on the axle itself or…
view full answer...Leaf springs typically have the part #stamped on the strap that holds the leafs together at one end of the shorter leafs, or it is painted on the concave side of the springs. The part number can then be used to determine the capacity of the springs.…
view full answer...Square axles can be tough to determine capacity. Often times the same spindle fits a range of axle capacities. The best way to determine the capacity is to get the inner and outer bearing numbers stamped into the metal of the bearings like you did.…
view full answer...If you remove the hub and wipe away the grease on the spindle you can check to see if it is damaged. Look for an scarring, gouges, discoloration, or scoring on the spindle. If the spindle is damaged then the bearings won't ride properly and can…
view full answer...Square axles normally don't have spring seats like a round axle but do have a hole for the leaf spring bolt to fit into. Take a look at the CE SMITH #CE33201GA-HUB for a visual. The U-bolt mounting kits will have a hole in the center for the…
view full answer...Trailer axles will often have some kind of labeling on them to indicate their weight capacity, sometimes a sticker but sometimes a metal plate too. If very old that axle sticker or plate could be long gone. The 1-1/2-inch square axle we offer, CE…
view full answer...In order to determine which replacement axles you need, I will need a few measurements. I will need hub face to hub face measurement, spring center to center dimension, inner and outer wheel bearing reference number, and the axle capacity. Take a…
view full answer...Yes, a galvanized wheel will resist rust and corrosion better than a painted/coated wheel. This will apply to both the bead seat and face. In regards to cost, if you do not have access to a tire mounting machine or the means to use one for that…
view full answer...Yes, the 5 on 4-1/2" bolt pattern in regards to trailer wheels is much more common therefore the selection of wheels will be much greater. The 5 on 5" bolt pattern has a slightly higher capacity but only marginally. I recommend the Dexstar…
view full answer...Most of the OEM axles installed in RVs and most of the replacement axles we offer are indeed round in cross section. We do offer some square stub spindles for use on square axles, such as #TRU97FR, but these are usually limited to lower capacities…
view full answer...Your trailer uses an open eye leaf spring like #e24SR. Over time as the leaf spring softens the gap you are seeing will get bigger. As long as the leaf spring is not falling off the hanger when you raise the trailer weight off the axle they do not…
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