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The only difference between the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #42866UC3-EZ and the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #42866UC3 is that #42866UC3-EZ is designed to be used with #42 E-Z lube spindles and #42866UC3 is meant for regular #42…

Based on the number you listed the correct hub/drum you need is the part #8-219-9UC3 which is a Dexter hub for 5,200-7,000 lb trailer axles that have an 8 on 6-1/2 inch bolt pattern.

The only difference between the #42866UC3 and #8-219-4UC3 is the grease seal. The #8-219-4UC3 uses a #GS-2125DL grease seal with an inner diameter of 2.125" and outer diameter of 3.376". The #42866UC3 uses a #GS-2250DL grease seal with a…

On your 2018 Montana 3791 RD, with Dexter 7K axles, we do have the parts but not in a kit for axles that large. I recommend the Kodiak Disc Brake Kit - 13" Hub/Rotor - 7,000 lbs #K2HR712D along with Bearing Kit #BK3-100. I recommend using grease…

The torque spec for the bolt part #7-103 is 106 ft lbs.

The attachment bolts for a 5-bolt brake assembly like the part #AKEBRK-6R should be torqued to 30-50 foot/lbs. If you don't have a torque wrench handy, if you tighten the bolts until the lock washers flatten out, you'll be pretty darn close…

To get the best braking power for your boat trailer you would want to have disc brakes on both axles. If you happen to be limited to one axle then you would want the rear outfitted. With a 5,000lb boat you likely have two 3,500lb torsion axles. The…

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…

I do have everything you need to use a swivel wheel trailer on your 5th wheel trailer but we do not carry them nor do we have anything similar therefore you will need to source the trailer elsewhere. In order to use a swivel wheel trailer to haul…

Trailer spindles are welded directly to the axle so to remove one it just needs to be cut off completely using a torch or saw. Then to replace the spindle such as with the EZ Lube #TRU37FR that you were looking at it's extremely important that it…

Welding a brake flange on a spindle is not something we recommend most people doing. Most spindles have these welded on at the factory with specialized jigs and higher precision welding equipment that what even experienced do-it-yourselfers have. The…

Torsion axles use internal rubber cords that make it tricky to weld them, such as for installation of a brake flange to let you install electric drum brakes on the axle. If your torsion axle happens to have drop spindles (rather than straight ones…