Washer and Castle nut for 1 Inch BT8 Spindle  

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…

Thanks for the pictures. The tag does help narrow it down. It appears you have a pair of 2,500 lb axles on your trailer. This means we are likely dealing with an axle with a straight spindle that uses an Inner and outer bearing L44643 (1"…

There really should be a flat washer between the outer bearing of your hub and the nut that holds it on. The washer protects the back side of the bearing from the edges and points on the back side of the spindle nut. The Washer For 1 inch Spindle,…

A BT8 spindle would have a diameter of .99 of an inch where the bearings would both install and would have a diameter of 1.24 where the great seal would ride. That would require a hub part #AKIHUB-440-2-1K for an idler hub. A BTR spindle would have…

To pick out bearings for a trailer hub you will need to remove one of the hubs so that you can remove the bearings and get the numbers off of them. Or, you can measure the spindle where the bearings ride so that we can pick you out the correct…

While the BT8 Bearing Kit part #BK1-100 does not come with a washer you would still need to use a washer like the part #5-23. If you are having a hard time getting the nut to thread on with the washer installed you'd need make sure the…

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…

Yes the bearing kit part #DL21792 is the correct kit for your trailer hub BT-100. This comes with two bearings L44643 like we know fit that hub part number.

You should still be able to use your spindle without having to replace anything, especially because this is not in the seating areas for the bearings. Regardless, I recommend cleaning off the spindle with emery cloth to try to remove as much of the…

The nut on the spindle should be tightened until snug, with no side-to-side play in the hub and then backed off slightly, about maybe a 1/8 of a turn. If the spindle uses a castle nut and cotter pin or tang nut, tighten the nut finger tight until it…

Thank you for your business! We offer a few aluminum wheel options but do not have any magnesium wheels. There are a few different 13" wheel options like the Aluminum Hi-Spec Series 04 Star Mag Trailer Wheel - 13" x 5" Rim - 4 on 4…

We do indeed carry a 1 inch inside diameter spindle washer for a BT8 spindle. The part number you need is #SW1000. The washers are sold individually, so be sure to order a quantity of 2.