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Saltwater and rough weather can eat through unprotected metal in no time. This axle is made from galvanized steel that’s hot-dipped in zinc to create a 3- to 5-mil thick coating around the entire surface. It’s the same process used for marine hardware, and it gives this axle true corrosion resistance. Every GAL-DEX hub is tested to withstand 500 hours of 5-percent salt spray, so you can count on it to hold up in both freshwater and saltwater use without rusting or flaking.
A bent or uneven axle will make your trailer wander. This one uses a reversible straight beam with no drop or lift, so the spindles stay perfectly aligned. The square 1-1/2" wide tubing adds torsional strength, acting as part of the suspension to keep your trailer tracking true. With a 1,800-lb weight capacity, it’s built to handle small to mid-size loads without flexing or fatigue.
Getting the geometry right makes all the difference in how your trailer rides. This axle measures 57-1/2" from hub face to hub face and 46-1/2" from spring center to spring center. The reversible beam can be set up underslung or overslung, giving you flexibility during a build or replacement. The seatless design means you don’t need to worry about pre-welded spring seats—just line everything up and mount it where you need it.
Each hub comes ready with bearings, races, seals, grease caps, wheel studs, lug nuts, and high-performance synthetic grease. The hub pattern is 5 on 4-1/2", with 1/2"-diameter studs that fit standard trailer wheels from 13" to 15". The spindle size is 1-1/16", and the grease cap outer diameter is 1.983". Bearing set L44649/L44610 and seal RG06-020 (1.50" ID, 1.987" OD) make maintenance simple and ensure smooth, reliable spinning mile after mile.
Whether you’re replacing a worn axle or building a new setup from scratch, this design makes it easy. The straight, seatless construction lets you position the springs exactly where you need them, and the 62" overall beam length gives you room to fit your frame. From small utility jobs to marine trailers, it’s a tough, straightforward axle that’s built to last.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
99% were satisfied with this product
1% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
If you have a bad axle and this axle fits this is the one to get it's rated for 1800 lb The galvanized hubs and axle looks really good and when I put it together it went together very nicely
The trailer that this axle went on has two cross country trips each one about 3,400 miles or more with at least a 1,000 lbs in the trailer each trip. It was so smooth that I often forgot the trailer was there. This axle was quick and easy to install and came with everything needed to complete the job. I have no regrets and I would get this again if I ever need one.
The replacement axle and hubs are excel lent!
Everything fit perfectly for the axle/hubs/bearings upgrade to me 1,850 lb. 4X8 Harborur Frt. trailer. May have been a miscommunication but I thought it would arrive fully assembled and lubed. It all came in pieces for me to assemble and without instructions. But it all worked out ??..
I was impressed by the friendly and helpful service I received. The the product I chose was based on my old axle which broke. It worked well under my one place snowmobile trailer and allowed the standard 8" wheels to fit well .
I received this product yesterday and had the trailer up and running in a short time. The only problem was the tube that the shaft came in had broken open during shipment and one of the cotter pins got lost in shipment. I went out and purchased the replacement. This axle was used to replace a damaged one that I have that used to belong to my step father. He and I used to work seven days a week on a sod farm until he became ill and passed away.
Exceeded my already high expectations. I live in rural Hawaii and my complete boat trailer axle down to tires was delivered within a week of order with reasonable shipping charges.. Local place gave me runaround 3x already. This saved me. Now I can go fishing again!
Dimensions and sizing can be difficult, even if you are used to these things but trailer makes it super ez.. With videos and detailed things. Thank you, I will definitely do business again!!!
I shopped locally for a new axle for my boat trailer but found exactly what I needed at e-trailer and at the best price anywhere. I was surprised at how quickly it arrived. When I found one of the parts was damaged in transit, I e-mailed the company and they got back to me almost immediately. I had the new part inside the week. I am very impressed with both the quality of the components and the level of customer service. I will definitely buy from them again.
This worked great. Good quality.
The axle and hubs were received exceptionally fast for free shipping. The products are reasonably high quality for the price. I am still in the process of installing them but they are going together easily and quickly and will do exactly what I need them to do. (Mid summer is not the time for a boat trailer axle to collapse!) Great product. The only glitch, and it has nothing to do with the quality of the product, is that the two grease cups were crushed beyond use I assume during shipping. I would recommend this axle assembly to anyone.
I had to replace the axle, hubs and leaf springs and wheels on my utility trailer and wasn't sure what I needed or how to measure for the right parts. The gal that helped me (sorry, can't remember your), was very patient and walked me through all of the steps to determine the correct part numbers for the application.
Every part was correct including the U-bolt kit and bolts for mounting the leaf springs. It all went together smoothly and the trailer is back on the road.
Order was picked, packed and shipped quickly. Shipping Length was not long at all, delivery was smooth. Will definetely get other trailer parts when needed from etrailer.com
Nice upgrade of the axle on my [online] trailer. I had no confidence towing my home made teardrop camper until I installed this axle. The package was damaged in shipping and eTrailer quickly replaced the missing parts.
I bought a new Harbor Freight trailer and after assembly was unhappy with the quality of the axle and hubs. Because of all the time and effort put into assembly I did not want to try to return it, besides the frame of the trailer was great for the load I will be carrying. I just couldn't trust those hubs to go the distances I needed. The C.E. smith axle was just what I was looking for. It fit perfect took less than an hour to install and increased the load capacity. With the addition of the 5 on 4 1/2 hubs and galvanized wheels it looks great also. My only mistake was not knowing exactly what I was looking for and needing to cancel and re-order twice. All my fault. Be smart, take advantage of the superior customer service and you will get it right the first time. once I got over the whole being a man and not asking for directions trip, Lisa D. took over and everything went perfect. She was very patient and kept me informed and up to date with emails and telephone calls. I will definitely use e-trailer again for any trailer needs I may encounter
The axle and hub kit arrived on time, un-damaged and fit as advertised. Replaced old axle on my boat trailer. Installation was simple and went as planned. I love the ease of re-greasing with the grease in place hubs. They make routine maintenance simple. Have used for almost 1 year on my boat trailer with no issues!
etrailer was temporarily out of stock and had to wait 3-4 weeks. I received a phone call from them after about 4 weeks when it looked like the ETA was getting close. They asked if I wanted the 3 day shipping refunded and whether or not I preferred to wait longer. Really great customer service. A week later it arrived.
This axle/hub setup is a perfect fit for the Haul Master Super Duty Folding Utility trailer from Harbor Freight ITEM#62671. Also purchased was item "Kenda 5.30-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range D" Code AM30859 Tires/Wheels.
Arrived with damaged package. Missing grease zerks for easy lube hub, damaged threads on one of the hub bolts. Difficult fit up on rear grease seal no positive stop makes it challenging to seat evenly.
I have an 79 ski boat and trailer I'm restoring and the trailer axle was one of the last things I needed. The price was what I expected and shipping was very reasonable.I've never replaced an axle before so the product description and measuring instructions helped a novice like me get exactly the right one. The axle and hubs were easy to assemble and the "customer also bought" section on the website showed me the right mounting hardware. I haven't towed it yet but I expect no problems. I also bought the springs and custom hitch from etrailer and are very satisfied. I would recommend etrailer to anyone to get it right the first time.
Stephen L.
4/26/2019
Rolling good with no problems
Axle was shipped and made it here in 2 days like it should have.
I only have one complaint. The axle package was ripped open and the cotter pins were missing. I got the axle and spindle kit and everything looked like it was very good quality!
As always, the right parts and quality for the job, I've had great results with etrailer time and time again. They ship quickly, keep you informed from the beginning of the purchase until you receive your items. You should always try to order the correct parts, but we all make mistakes, I know the majority of the male gender doesn't like to ask for directions but they offer one on one advice so use it! Nothing worse than rework alongside a freeway!
Installed with no issues, the products went together easily and without any issues. And I think that it looks great!
Todd
2/15/2026
I am very pleased with the axle and U bolts I bought. The trailer is used weekly and has held up very well, carrying hundreds of bags of concrete, blocks, tree rounds, and shingles.
I have used this axle for about a year now and made several trips of 300 to 400 miles round-trip. I have had no problems at all and the trailer pulls well. I used this axle and hub assembly to upgrade the cheap axle that came on my Harbor Freight folding trailer. This axle was a direct fit and no modification were made to the trailer. I did pair this with 15-inch radial trailer tires, so I could not use the original fenders that were sized for 12-inch tires. I simply went to my local farm supply and grabbed a couple of fenders for 15-inch wheels and a couple of angle brackets from the local hardware store and I was back in action. I use this trailer to carry two Hobie Outback kayaks and fishing/camping gear behind my Subaru Outback.
It’s a great looking axle. This is perfect fit for the trailer I purchased from the discount hardware store. Straight forward to install. It was a pleasure working with everyone at etrailer. Couldn’t be happier. i have just one outstanding question. My old axle was round 1 3/4”. Are most people reusing old bracket (which I decided to do) or buying square bracket and if so what size? i have included some pictures of trailer and also some closeups of bracket holding axle to spring.
Once again a pleasure doing business with etrailer.
Mike L.
2/27/2019
Since you now have an axle with a square tube, you really should use a U-bolt kit that features square U-bolts like CE23102.
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Great product. I bought the harbor freight trailer last year and within a couple of weeks I had problems with one of the Hubs. The bearings went bad and the made in China hub had a crack in it. Could not find an exact replacement and tried a bunch of trailer stores around the Chicagoland area. Then a few months later the other hub started to wobble when I got home and replaced it also with a close match but not perfect. Every since then the camber was off and I didn't feel safe driving on the highway. After a year of looking I finally found this website and they had the Hubs and axle to replace the bad quality of the made in China original one that came with the harbor freight trailer. Took a couple of easy hours to replace and I couldn't be any more happier. Drove it on the highway for 50 miles and everything is still nice and tight so far and it looks way better too. Plus, the easy lube system is the best part! George kept in contact with me from the beginning to the end letting me know that it shipped and that it arrived at my house. 2 days to get to my house! I will be back to purchase more things in the future!
Angel
8/8/2019
Still going strong with no issues what so ever. Best part is the yearly greasing of the hubs. Take the cap off and grease up until all the old grease comes out! Money well spent!
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2/14/2019
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