Let’s Check Out the Washer For 1" Spindle Video

Hey Philip so while we don't carry the exact spring you are looking for it does match the specs of the #e59SR so this would be a great solution. It's correct length at 23-1/8 inches and is for a 3,500 lb trailer axle like you have as well.

Since you don't have the D-shaped spindle that will allow for a D washer, a regular washer for a 1 inch spindle like #SW1000 will work. This washer not having any type of tab will allow it to rotate and without proper grease could cause damage as…

It is not required to install a washer between the outer bearing and the castle nut on the Trailer Idler Axle Beam with Easy Grease Spindles part #e48GR. That said, it's not a bad idea to use one and I recommend this to ensure there is no damage…

3500 lb axles have the most common and most consistent spindle sizes. They are typically 1.73 inches at the seal, 1.38 inches at the inner bearing and 1.06 inches at the outer bearing like #TRU24FR. I've attached a video to assist. I've…

In order to verify the spindle dimensions so that you can pick out the correct hub/drum you have to get exact dimensions. For that you need to use a digital caliper like part #PTW80157. For how old your trailer is this is especially important as the…

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…

The part number 072-097-00 is for a Dexter leaf spring. Our closest equivalent would be the 5-Leaf Double-Eye Spring item #e34SR. This is a 3,000 lbs spring that works with 6,000 lbs axles. It measures 25-1/4" long from eye hole to eye hole.…

The best way to match hubs to an axle/spindle is going to be by finding a hub with the same size bearings as the ones that you removed; you can usually find numbers stamped on the backs of the bearings that designate their size. The Trailer Idler Hub…

The bearings that go on a 1.06" spindle are item #L44649. These are found in this configuration on 2,000 lbs - 2,700 lbs axles. If you can find it there is typically an axle tag or engraving somewhere on the axle that'll have a serial number…

We do not carry a tool that will help install your races, though I can pass on some information for you that might be helpful. To install your races, this is what you'll want to do, according to our help article on replacing bearings, races and…

Yes, there should be a washer of some type between the spindle nut and the bearing on your trailer. The washer protects the back side of the bearing from the edges and points on the back side of the spindle nut. There are several types of spindle…

Based on the measurements of your spindle you provided the most likely replacement hub is the Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 2,000-lb Axles #AKIHUB-440-2-G-1K which uses Inner and Outer Bearing #L44643 which is 1" I.D and uses the 4 on 4 bolt…