Is Weight Capacity Listed On Trailer Hubs The Capacity Of The Trailer Or Axles  

Often an axle's weight rating will appear on a sticker or plate on the axle beam itself, or sometimes the trailer's main identification sticker will include axle ratings. This is helpful unless of course the axles have been…

Trailer manufacturers don't usually keep a record of parts like these that they install at the factory, so I cannot be sure as to the exact length of the shackle strap that would have come originally on your trailer. With this in mind, a…

To determine which hubs would be best for your boat trailer there are a few things you will need to look at; the axle capacity on your boat trailer, the inner bearing number, outer bearing number, grease seal number, the bolt pattern of your…

In general shackle bolts turning from use over time does not considerably wear out components. As long as the bolts are greased normally the movement from standard use would not cause them to wear out. The tension of the bolt and nut is loose…

We have leaf spring bolts that were made specifically with features for the leaf spring application like the part #126B2. This is the correct size has a knurled section right below the head of the bolt which helps with install and has a grease…

The torque requirements for leaf spring u-bolts depend on the diameter of the u-bolts that are being used. If the gross weight of your tandem axle trailer is 7,000 lbs, then you likely have two 3,500 lb axles. Typically 1/2 inch diameter u-bolts…

It does sound like your bearings are a #L44649 (1.063" inner diameter). If they are original to the trailer they may be pretty worn, which is why your measurements may be off by a few hundredths. Also the seal #34823 that can be used with…

I will start by sating that the wheels/tires on the trailer you are looking at do look kind of undersized. So you definitely can stay with a 13" set up like the Kenda Karrier ST185/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range D #AM10208 and…

The hubs you need will be based on the spindle size and bearings used. This will help your hub to be rated for weights related to the capacity of your axle. I've attached an article to assist, but you will need to pull one of your current…

To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that…

The Dexter Single Axle Heavy Duty Suspension Kit #K71-403-00 uses the Shackle Bolt #007-126-01. The 9/16" portion of this bolt is 2-1/4" long.

The Dexter Shackle Bolt for Double Eye Springs #007-126-01 measures 2-1/4" from bolt head to threaded portion. This bolt is 2-7/8" long and has a thread size of 7/16"-20. You can use Replacement 7/16"-20 Flange Nut…