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The axle is self-aligned by the spring center bolt so there's no need to slide the axle. Axle manufacturers weld the spring seat in a specific location to align perfectly with the center bolt/nut on the leaf spring. Once all parts are assembled…
view full answer...The Tie Down Engineering (TDE) Brake Actuator 48980 also known as the 80LP/85LP is a 8,000 lb or 8,500 lb disc brake actuator with 2" coupler. In order to replace this, the best option we have is the Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator part…
view full answer...The difference between the two rim designs you mentioned is just a visual difference. The mini mod wheels are a white rim that have small circles that run around the mounting flange of the rim whereas the other white style you referenced has…
view full answer...Hey Robert, yes the Kodiak disc brake calipers part #KDBC225DAC that you referenced will replace the Tie Down calipers you have now 46304, they can be used as a left or right hand caliper and does come with ceramic brake pads. If you ever needed…
view full answer...While your spindle may have a diameter of 1-1/16 inch where the bearings ride the diameter where the threads are is actually 1 inch like what the part #5-23 that you referenced assuming you have a standard trailer spindle which it sounds like you…
view full answer...Hello Pat, thanks for reaching out. All of the 1/2" x 20 wheel studs we offer have a .545" knurl diameter. If you can make that work, I recommend the DeeMaxx Drive-In Wheel Stud #DE52GR which is 2" long overall, or the #DE45GR which is…
view full answer...The breakaway battery should only be used to power the trailer brakes in a breakaway event so I strongly recommend using a separate 12 volt battery to power the interior lights in your trailer. Since the lights currently run off of the 12 volt…
view full answer...For a heavy duty shackle kit that would work well on your 4,400 lb axles we have the Dexter HD shackle kit part #K71-358-00. These shackles are really thick at 1/2 inches.
view full answer...Spring Hanger location dimensions are normally figured by the manufacturer and provided with the spring hanger kit, that includes all of the parts for installing the springs on the trailer frame. I have provided a chart that shows the spring hanger…
view full answer...In the attached diagram the A measurement is actually the distance from the center of the spring hangers for a single axle trailer. The spring eye to spring eye measurement for your leaf springs will be slightly different. The B measurement that you…
view full answer...The 60/40 axle placement formula is a great starting point and does take into account the tongue of the trailer from where the trailer sits on the hitch ball. Please keep in mind that this is a very basic formula or estimate for axle placement. For a…
view full answer...I did some looking and found that the 46210 and 46845 hubs you currently have use the same #L68149 inner bearing and #L44649 outer bearing. However, as we do not carry the Tie Down Engineering Vortex hubs, I cannot say what all will fit them,…
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