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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...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...Replacement of a spindle on a trailer axle is best left to a professional installer. This is not a do-it-yourself type of project. We urge you to use a professional welder experienced in axle fabrication. Proper alignment and welding are critical to…
view full answer...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…
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...What concerns me about this situation is the scarring on the spindle. Depending on how deep and how bad the scarring is, a new set of bearings and a new hub/drum assembly might experience the same problem down the road. This would mean that the…
view full answer...The three most common lug stud sizes for a trailer are 1/2"-20, 9/16"-18, and 5/8"-18. In order to make sure you get the correct lug nuts you need to measure the lug studs on the trailer now as we have no way to look this up for…
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...Yes, there is a measurement you can take to determine what size brakes you need and if they will fit your existing drums. You will want to measure the diameter of your drums. I have included a diagram detailing the dimensions you will need to find.…
view full answer...RV makers do not keep records on smaller items like the specific wheel studs in the hubs installed on their trailers like your Cougar 290EFS 5th wheel. But we do offer both screw-in and drive-in types in many sizes and we can certainly help you with…
view full answer...The best solution is going to be to go with a double eye leaf spring setup instead of what you have now. For that the leaf spring part #e57SR is for a 4,000 lb axle and has a 25-1/4 inch length from eye to eye. Then for a hanger kit you'd want…
view full answer...Hello David. All of the 2-1/4" or 2-1/2" long 9/16" wheel studs we offer have a knurl diameter of .68, such at the Kodiak Wheel Bolt #K916WB25. We do not have anything with a knurl size of .60 or .62. We do have some 1/2" studs…
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