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dragr1
Explorer
Oct 26, 2018

Travel trailer axle brakes and bearings longevity?

How long should the brakes and bearings last on dexter 5200 pound 6 lug axles? My travel trailer weighs about 10,700 loaded with about 9,200 on the axles. I have tracked my towing miles and it has 1...
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Lynnmor
Explorer II
Oct 26, 2018
Explain how you greased the bearings yearly. If you just pump in a few shots in a grease fitting, that is not proper lubrication for the outer bearing.

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