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Hey Gordon, we can definitely help but we don't have a kit exactly like the #DE66AR that also has a stainless brake line kit. So instead we'd need to piece it all together. You'd need the part #DE47SR for the actuator, then for the disc…
view full answer...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…
view full answer...Hey Darryl, thanks for reaching out. Yeah, you definitely got a little carried away on the grease, and you’re not the first one to do it after watching a few videos. 14 oz is way too much, and what happens is exactly what you saw, it pushes past the…
view full answer...Hey Dave, Usually, trailer tires are not balanced with weights like car tires because if the trailer weight changes it can cause the weights to vibrate off. So what trailer tire and wheel manufacturers will do is line up the heavy spot in the wheel…
view full answer...The only difference between the Dexter 7K hubs and hub and drum assemblies that have either 1/2 inch studs or 9/16 inch studs are the studs themselves. Otherwise they are exactly the same. You can use calipers such as #PTW80157 to measure the…
view full answer...I recommend the Fulton Hi-Mount Spare Tire Carrier - Fits 4- and 5-Lug Wheels item #FSTC1000301. This spare tire carrier works with 4 on 4 bolt pattern and 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern with 10" diameter or larger wheels. I have linked a diagram…
view full answer...Hey Russell, I'm assuming you're talking about a surge actuator. So to test to see it's bad or not, or if it's your truck, you can jack up one side of the trailer and spin the wheel while someone manually activates the surge actuator…
view full answer...For replacement bearings, races, and seals for your 3,500 lb Lippert axle you can use the Hub Bearing Kit for Lippert, Dexter, and AL-KO Axles #BK2-100. This comes with everything you need along with a tang washer and cotter pin.
view full answer...Hey Monty, When installing hubs on an axle they should turn freely. Initially you will feel slight resistance but once the seals set it should be able to turn freely. Some things that may cause resistance could be a damage or improperly pressed…
view full answer...The great thing about Bearing Buddy like part #BB1781 is that when you add grease to your system with the included fitting, it will move the spring-loaded piston outward and allow grease to seep around the edges to keep from damaging the seal. You…
view full answer...The BTR and BT8 denotations refer to the spindle, not the trailer hub. The difference between a BTR and BT8 spindle is that the BTR spindle uses a 1.063" diameter L44649 bearing and the BT8 spindle uses a 0.99" diameter L44643 bearing. In…
view full answer...Hello David, I can definitely point you in the right direction. The Lippert 5,200 lb axles will use the standard 12" x 2" brake assemblies. For that I recommend the etrailer Rust-Resistant Electric Trailer Brakes #AKEBRK-7-D. This comes…
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