How to find rotor for 2008 Ranger trailer?

[Tim Ellis]

Ok so here is my problem: I have a 2008 Ranger Trailer with Turbo Lube COOL oil bath hubs by Tie Down and due to leaks I've decided to switch over to the new Vortex grease hubs from Tie Down. I thought it would be an easy switch over so I bought 4 Vortex hubs but when i went to install them I found out Ranger uses a integral hub/rotor on the brake axles so its left me searching for a "cap" style rotor that will fit over the Vortex hub. Does anyone know where I could find a cap style rotor that will fit over the Vortex hub and also allow me to utilize the same brake assembly? The rotor is 9.6" diameter. How is everyone making the switch to the Vortex hubs getting them to work? I tried my local Ranger dealers and they don't know. Going to try a specialty trailer shop, Tie Down and Ranger on Monday and see if they can help me locate these parts. This is very frustrating so any help or suggestions would be appreciated. I realize I could just pack the brake axle hubs with grease by hand however trying to make the Vortex work so its less maintenance in the long run.

Thanks in advance!!
Tim

[Tim Ellis]

Does anyone know of a source to find a brake rotor by size or dimensions? I would have expected alot more out of a boat that costs as much as a Ranger does. Very frustrating.

[REW]

Tim,
If you like you can remove the Ranger axle, and then install the axle of your choice with the matching brake system of your choice.

REW

[wiredog]

Looking at the manual for those hubs you need the spindle that has a grease zerk in the center of the spindle. And the spindle needs to be drilled to let the grease to the rear bearing. Being as you have oil hubs now do you also have that grease zerk setup?? I am at this time converting a setup like that over to oil hubs for a friend. Wiredog

[Tim Ellis]

Originally Posted by wiredog

Looking at the manual for those hubs you need the spindle that has a grease zerk in the center of the spindle. And the spindle needs to be drilled to let the grease to the rear bearing. Being as you have oil hubs now do you also have that grease zerk setup?? I am at this time converting a setup like that over to oil hubs for a friend. Wiredog

No there is no grease zerk on the end of my spindles. I believe those are Tie Down Super Lube spindles with the zerk on the end of the spindle.

[wiredog]

I googled Tie Down Vortex Hub and got the install manual . It shows a cross section of assembly with a zerk in center of spindle to put the Lucas oil 100,000 mile grease in the hub. Just sayin!! Wiredog

[Tim Ellis]

I see what you are saying however the Tie Down Vortex hubs I received have a grease zerk installed on the back of the hub. The problem i have is the brake rotor and hub are one integrated piece on my old hubs (Tie Down Turbo Lube) so if I'm going to be able to use the new Vortex I bought I need to find a rotor which will work. After researching I think I can buy a 10" cap style rotor and 10" brake assembly bracket from Tie Down which would allow me to use the new Vortex hub and new cap style rotor while still using the original caliper assembly.

I am going to contact Tie Down tomorrow to confirm this will work.

[Tim Ellis]

Wow! What customer service at Ranger! I contacted Ranger and they are sending me all four Vortex hub/brake/rotor assemblies at no cost due to the problems I've had with the oil bath hubs over the last few years. I am utterly speechless and will be a Ranger owner for life with service like this.

[wiredog]

VERY COOL!!! Let us know how they turn out. Wiredog

[Tim Ellis]

Originally Posted by wiredog

VERY COOL!!! Let us know how they turn out. Wiredog

Should be a piece of cake since they are sending the whole assembly i just need to knock out the spindles from the axles and install the complete units in their place.