Replacement Hubs and 4.8x8 Tire/Wheel for Older Boat Trailer
Published 08/04/2023
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Hello, I have a 40-50 year old small boat trailer that has 1.062 diameter spindles. The current hubs/wheels have double tapered bearings, and a 1.25 diameter seal. 4 x8 wheels that use a 4.8x8 tire. Do you offer new wheels/hubs that match? Thank you.
asked by: Sam G
Expert Reply:
It sounds like your trailer hubs use L44649 bearings so to replace your idler hubs and tire/wheels I recommend the following:
- Easy Grease Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 2K Axles # AKIHUB-545-2-G-EZ-2K (need Qty 2 per axle)
- Double Lip Grease Seals # RG06-010 (comes as a pair)
- Kenda 4.80/4.00-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" Galvanized Wheel # AM30070
The hub uses the L44649 bearings but you need to swap out the grease seals for the ones that I referenced so the inner diameter matches what you have. Then both the hub and the wheel have a galvanized finish to help resist corrosion due to exposure to water better than a standard powder coat finish.
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Easy Grease Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 2K Axles - 5 on 4-1/2 - Galvanized
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
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- EZ Lube
- L44649 / L44649
- Marine Grade
- For 2000 lbs Axles
- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- 10 Inch Wheel
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