Spindle Nut Kit Recommendation for a Dexter 6k Axle  

The TruRyde Spindle Nut #165686 has an outer measurement of 1.45 inches. You will use a 1-1/2 inch socket on this castle nut or we usually use a channel lock for these installations. I've attached a video of an installation of a hub to assist.…

The biggest difference between the servo styles that you'll notice is between free backing plates and the others. The free-backing plates will allow your trailer to back up without having the brakes lock up. With surge brakes typically when you…

The Never Fail Bushings like part #TRBU11566 and the Bronze Bushings like part #D014-077-00 are designed for 1-3/4" wide double eye leaf springs. There is not a version of these which are an upgrade over the factory nylon bushings for 2"…

The spindles can be replaced. However, they will need to be welded by a certified welder. They use special jigs so that it is concentric and square on the axle or it can cause problems with uneven tire wear and wheel tracking. I've linked our…

Sounds like you are looking for the #RG05-100 which is a D-washer, spindle nut, and retaining washer kit for EZ lube spindles like what you have.

It looks like the slipper springs for 7,000 pound axles are 2 inches wide which is good because that is a very common size for slipper springs so there will be options available. We have a 3-5/16 inch long wet bolt in a 9/16 inch, #126B2, but I do…

You'd want the tang washer like the #5-101 that you referenced between the washer and the nut.

You can convert your drop axles to get more height by attaching your leaf springs to the top of the axle. The height you gain will be the thickness of your leaf springs and the diameter of your axle. For example, if your leaf springs are 1-1/2 inches…

We currently offer several different spindle washers and I have included a link to them for you. However, none of then have an inner diameter of 1-1/16 inches. I recommend using a set of digital calipers to take the measurement because it needs to be…

The etrailer.com brake set part #AKEBRK-35-SA that you referenced is a fit for your Dexter 3,500 lb axle. You will need to replace your current hub with hub/drums but aside from that you'd have all the parts needed.

A 5,200 lb Dexter axle is pretty common so to add brakes to it what you'd need is the hub/drum part #K08-201-98 which would then allow you to install brake assemblies like the #AKEBRK-6 and you'd be set. To wire up the assemblies you'd…

That will depend on what actuator and brake assemblies you have installed on your trailer. Your best option would be to check out the link I attached that has all of the actuators we carry so that you can identify what you have and then check out the…