Cleaning and Replacing Hubs and Bearings Video

After you've packed the bearings and assembled everything, carefully slide the hub assembly onto the spindle and install the outer bearing. Install the spindle and tang washer and run the spindle nut down finger tight, then rotate the hub back…

It sounds like you're asking about the torque spec for the castle nut on your 3,500 lb axle. There is no specific torque rating when installing the castle nut on any axle. You want to run the nut down until there is no side to side play in the…

I believe I found the video you are referring to and have attached it below. You will want to fast forward to the 4:45 mark to see the spindle castle nut procedure. As you mentioned you will basically just want to tighten the nut until it stops by…

Since you are exceeding the trailer's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), the braking power is surely to be compromised. I would first recommend increasing the gain on your vehicle's brake controller. This will help to increase the braking…

The difference between the standard and EZ hubs is in the grease cap. For instance, the Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 3,500-lb E-Z Lube Axles #AKHD-545-35-EZ-K is the same hub, bearings, seal, and races as found in #AKHD-545-35-K but the grease cap…

According to my research, your 92865A-1 hub/drum has a 25580 inner and an 14125A outer bearing and a 8 on 6-1/2 inch lug pattern, as does the AxleTek #AKHD-865-7-2-K hub drum you referenced. The #AKHD-865-7-2-K would be an acceptable replacement for…

A replacement tang-style spindle washer like part #5-101 is intended to be installed behind the castle nut and have its prongs bent down so that they prevent the castle nut from rotating on an E-Z Lube type spindle. The castle nut holds the washer in…

Hey Thomas, The pin you're referring to is a cotter pin #165649 that will slip through the a hole in the spindle and then is usually split and bent around the castle nut to prevent the pin from falling out and the castle nut from backing off. I…

The Dexter D35 axle is a 3,500 lb trailer axle so for a bearing kit you would want the part #BK2-100 that you referenced.

Hey Mark, thanks for reaching out! I see you purchased the Dexstar Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel #AM20353. Were you wanting to get a 205/75R14 tire as well? I wasn't able to find anything online referring to the part number you mentioned, but I'd…

When installing the castle nut on the end of the spindle, there is no specific torque rating. The nut is ran down until there is no side to side play in the hub, and then backed off to the next notch in the castle nut so the retainer can secure the…

The Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Actuator #DX56FR you have is designed to be mounted on the end of the trailer frame as seen in the image below. Based on how your actuator was mounted the Actuator #DX89FR would best install like your current actuator. If you…