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How To Measure Wheel Bolts

Written by Hitchweb Team Wednesday, January 16, 2013

I am trying to pick a Wheel Bolt and Wheel Stud for my trailer hub, how do I choose the correct measurements?

The below diagram will show you exactly how to measure Wheel Studs and Wheel Bolts:

Wheel Stud

The measurements are as follows:

  • A: Stud Length
  • B: Thread Length
  • C: Spline Length
  • D: Base Length
  • E: Thread Diameter
  • F: Spline Diameter

Wheel Bolt

The measurements are as follows:

  • D = Diamater
  • L = Length

How To Measure Wheel Bolts


Posted in Trailer Parts

How To Find Installation Instructions

Written by Hitchweb Team Thursday, January 10, 2013

How Can I Find Installation Instructions On Your Website?

 

Step 1: Enter the part number into the search box at the top of our website page

Posted in Towing 101

How To Choose An Electric Brake

Written by Hitchweb Team Monday, January 7, 2013

Brake Selection Process: It is not difficult to figure out the right Electric Brake for an application. Here are the steps:

  1. Determine/Select the size of the brake needed
    - If it's a replacement brake, then measure the diameter of the original backin plate, also measure the width of the lining
    - If this brake is for a new axle, determine the capacity of the axle and find the matching capacity brake
     
  2. Determine/Select the manufacturer of the brake
    - If its a replacement brake, check the original backing plate for identification points: part number, style, etc
    - If the trailer owner is building new - is there a brand/feature preference?

Backing plates are named after their size and capacity. The dimension is for diameter of the backing plate, the second is for width of the shoes: 10" x 2-1/4"

The magnet wire colour will also be given. This helps identify two backing plates which are the same size, but different capacities.

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Posted in Trailer Parts

How Electric Brakes Work

Written by Hitchweb Team Monday, January 7, 2013

Take a look at the major parts that make up a brake assembly:

  • Reactor Spring
  • Actuating Arm
  • Shoe Hold-Down Spring
  • Primary Shoe
  • Adjuster
  • Adjuster Spring
  • Magnet
  • Secondary Shoe

Components of an Electric Brake

The large center circle represents the hole through which the trailer spindle goes, so we can install the backing plate on the axle. The 4 smaller holes represent bolt holes which are used to bolt the backing plate onto the Brake Flange which sits behind the spindle.

How does electricity make this brake work? The magnet in the backing plate has 2 conductor wires which tap directly into the trailer wiring. When electricity is on, it magnetizes the brake...

Posted in Trailer Parts

What Is A Bumper Hitch?

Written by Hitchweb Team Thursday, January 3, 2013
Curt Bumper Hitch

What Is A Bumper Hitch?

A bumper hitch attaches under the rear bumper and has a standard 2-inch ball mount receiver and safety chain attachment points.

Bumper Hitches are commonly used for light duty towing such as for RV's or domestic vehicles and the weight rating is based on the rating of your bumper.


Posted in Towing 101