Complete Breakdown of the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum for 3,500-lb Axles Video

Wheel bolt patterns are defined by two numbers: the first being the number of lug nuts and the second being the diameter of the circle the lug nuts are arranged in. So a 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern is 5 lugs arranged in a circle that is 4-1/2 inches in…

I recommend part #DL14627 which is a Dutton-Lainson winch rated for 1,800 pounds to replace your 1,700 lb Shelby 5407B winch. The drum can handle up to a 9/32" x 58' cable or a 38' strap, is made in the USA, and comes with a 5-year…

In order to find the correct bearings and seals for your Shoreline boat trailer you will need to identify what you have. The first thing I would check is the axle tag. If this was made by an existing manufacturer like Dexter or Lippert they will be…

If you already have brake drums you will not have to replace them unless they are damaged or became overheated and have discoloration on the inside armature surface where the magnet rides, grooves in the armature surface, or severe wear where the…

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

Thanks for that info, and based on that I can narrow down the options for you considerably, but you will need to do a bit of measuring in order to make sure you get the right hub and drum assembly. Based on having Dexter axles and a 10,000 lb GVWR…

I do have a great option for you, however we do not have any standard 3,500 pound round tube axles available that match the dimensions you provided. For an exact replacement your best option will be to go through a local trailer shop or the…

Really the only way to tell if you have manual or self-adjusting brakes is to remove the hub and take a look inside. If you can see a cable running at an angle (see included photo), then you have self adjusting brakes like the Electric Trailer Brake…

Powered tongue jacks like the Stromberg Carlson #JET-2500 and the others shown on the linked page do not all carry jacking speed ratings. This is because there are a lot of variables that affect speed of operation. Generally speaking, there is no…

While your pictures do indicate that you have an AL KO 4,400 lb axle the actual brake assemblies you have is a Dexter 3,500 lb assembly part #23-26 or for the pair #23-26-27. When it comes to replacing your hubs, based off some previous answers it…

We do not have a kit with all of the components needed to add electric trailer brakes to your Dolittle 6' x 12' cargo trailer but I would be happy to recommend the products needed. Since your trailer has a GVWR of 2990lbs it more than likely…

There is an easier solution that a different jack. You can use a longer ball mount so that the trailer, and the jack, will be further away allowing you to lower the tail gate without hitting the jack. Then you could use any jack you wanted. If that…