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The four bolt brake mounting flange for 8,000 lb trailer axles is going to be more or less an industry standard. This industry standard is 3-5/8" across left to right on center and 3-7/16" top to bottom on center. This could very well vary…
view full answer...Hi Cw; sorry for the delay on this one we are behind. If you can tell me what kind of spindle you have on those axles, or just tell me the bearing and grease seal part numbers, I can find the right disc brakes for the trailer.
view full answer...Hey Brian, what pump setup are you using and are you sure that it's building pressure? Do you have a pump like the #ST93FR?
view full answer...I would measure the distance between the center of one bolt hole to the center of the bolt hole adjacent to it, and not the diameter. If the distance is: 2-5/8" - the bolt pattern is 5 on 4-1/2 2-3/4" - the bolt pattern is 5 on 4-3/4…
view full answer...Hey Donald, yes grease could be used in the DeeMaxx Trailer Idler Hub #DE25YR instead of oil as the oil seal will do just as good of a job holding in grease. Are you not a big fan of oil bath hubs?
view full answer...The Dexstar Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel #AM20750 has a weight capacity of 3,750 pounds. You will need The Vesper Steel Modular Trailer Wheel #MX27FR. This rim has a weight capacity of 4,460 pounds. This rim has an imporved torque retention technology…
view full answer...The hub you have is a 3,500 lb idler hub that has a 5 on 5 inch bolt pattern so you'd want the part #AKIHUB-550-35-K and you'd be set! This comes with bearings, lug nuts, a grease seal, and a grease cap/dust cover. Or, we have the part…
view full answer...First thing I'd check is to see if the spindle nut is on too tight. If the brakes are tensioned properly and there's still more drag on one when than the other most likely somebody tightened the spindle nut too much. The spindle nut needs to…
view full answer...Hello Kevin, thanks for reaching out. Since you have already driven with these brakes a lot, the shoes should be properly seated to the drum. New breaks do need to be broken in to get full braking power. This is usually done by speeding the truck up…
view full answer...From the numbers you provided it sounds like you need replacement grease seals. In my research, the grease seals I found with the GS-1719DL number have a 1.72 inside diameter and 2.565 outside diameter. The replacement double lip grease seals you…
view full answer...For most RVs greased hubs are a better option than oil bath hubs, and for the exact reason you mention. While it is obviously not good to run your greased hubs without a full load of grease, this tends not to result in catastrophic failures, mostly…
view full answer...Hey Will, thanks for reaching out. What I recommend for replacing your 7-way is the following: - etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector #e99011 Wiring your connections thru the junction box helps keep them…
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