CE Smith Trailer Idler Hub Assembly w/ Case for 3.5K Axles - 5 on 4-1/2 - Galvanized - Pre-Greased
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CE Smith Trailer Idler Hub Assembly w/ Case for 3.5K Axles - 5 on 4-1/2 - Galvanized - Pre-Greased
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CE Smith Trailer Hubs and Drums - CE13515
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- For 3500 lbs Axles
- Hub
- 13 Inch Wheel
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- Pre-Greased
- Standard
- 1/2 Inch Stud
- L44649
- L68149
- CE Smith
Pre-greased, marine-grade hub is built for trailer idler axles. Fits 3.5K axles with #84 spindles. Inner bearing (L68149) and race, outer bearing (L44649) and race, grease seal, cap, lug nuts, and cotter pin included. For 13" to 15" wheels.
Features:
- Marine-grade trailer hub assembly fits idler axles
- Includes bearings, races, grease seal, grease cap, lug nuts, and cotter pin
- Pre-greased idler hub is easy to install - no need to pack bearings
- Lubricated with heavy-duty grease for marine applications
- Sturdy iron construction
- Galvanized finish offers excellent corrosion resistance
- Ideal for use on a boat or snowmobile trailer
- Zinc plating on lug nuts, cotter pin, and grease cap helps to limit corrosion
- Carrying case with handle keeps all the parts in one place
- Easy to stow on your trailer in case of an emergency
Specs:
- Application: 3,500-lb axles with #84 spindles
- Wheel size: 13" to 15"
- Bolt pattern: 5 on 4-1/2"
- Wheel stud dimensions: 1/2" diameter x 1-7/8" long
- Grease cap flange diameter: 1.98"
- Hub flange diameter: 6-1/2"
- Weight capacity: 1,750 lbs
Bearing, Race, and Seal Information
- Bearings (included)
- Inner bearing: L68149 (1.378" inner diameter)
- Outer bearing: L44649 (1.063" inner diameter)
- Races (included)
- Inner race: L68111
- Outer race: L44610
- Grease seal (included): 58846
- Inner diameter: 1.719"
- Outer diameter: 2.565"
Determining the Bolt Pattern
The first number in the bolt pattern is the number of bolt holes. The second number denotes the diameter, in inches, of the circle on which the bolt holes sit.
On wheels with an even number of bolt holes, measure from the center of one bolt hole to the center of the hole directly across from it. (Example: 8 on 6-1/2 means 8 bolt holes with 6-1/2" from the center of one hole to the center of another on the opposite side.)
To determine the bolt-circle diameter on wheels with an odd number of bolt holes, measure from the center of any bolt hole to the point halfway between the two bolt holes directly across from the first. (Example: 5 on 4-1/2 means 5 bolt holes with 4-1/2" measured to a point halfway between the opposite bolt holes.)
Measuring the distance (D) from the center of one bolt hole on the wheel to the center of a bolt hole right next to it can also help to determine the bolt pattern.
- If D = 2-5/8", then the bolt pattern is 5 on 4-1/2"
- If D = 2-3/4", then the bolt pattern is 5 on 4-3/4"
- If D = 3", then the bolt pattern is 5 on 5"
- If D = 3-1/4", then the bolt pattern is 5 on 5-1/2"
13515 C.E. Smith Trailer Hub Kit with Packed Bearings for 3,500-lb Axle with Hardware and Carrying Case - 5 on 4-1/2 - Galvanized
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Customer Reviews
CE Smith Trailer Idler Hub Assembly w/ Case for 3.5K Axles - 5 on 4-1/2 - Galvanized - Pre-Greased - CE13515
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (86 Customer Reviews)
Pre-greased, marine-grade hub is built for trailer idler axles. Fits 3.5K axles with #84 spindles. Inner bearing (L68149) and race, outer bearing (L44649) and race, grease seal, cap, lug nuts, and cotter pin included. For 13" to 15" wheels.by: Greg 08/15/2022
Easy install and OEM replacement. Ready to go. I replaced four of their and they have been great for several hundred miles.
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A year later an my boat trailer is rolling strong with no issues. Lots of miles and no worries.
Greg - 08/16/2023by: Drew 09/14/2023
The boat trailer is rolling very smooth now! Big difference.
Thank you!
by: Cynthia 05/22/2023
Second time purchasing. Great and love the carrying case to keep spare in truck. Hauling single axle salt water boat trailer long distances so always keep a spare.
by: Scott 04/11/2023
Great customer service. Nicole got me everything I needed.very pleased definitely recommend and will be using again for my next project on the trailer. Leaf springs.
by: Stephen 07/31/2022
Worked great for my change in bolt pattern on my trailer project.
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No issues,quality product.
Stephen - 08/01/2023by: Steve 12/13/2022
As always it's been a pleasure ordering from ETrailer! Everything arrived very quickly, in perfect shape/wrapped good, and was an exact fit.
I used it to replace my boat trailers 40 year old hubs. These hubs paired well with the stainless steel bearing buddys
by: Frank12/09/2022
Thick metal and heavy galvanizing. Casting of the hub steel came out wrong on one of them, the spindle would be rotating on an angle and wearing out the bearings. Noticed right away that the races weren’t centered. etrailer sent a replacement right away!
by: Tony 09/14/2023
Customer Service was very helpful and everything went very well. Adam did a great job!
by: Gary 12/12/2022
Quality product. Having a pre-greased hub makes installation easy. The help that Etrailer provides for its customers (videos, expert answers to questions, and excellent product descriptions) keeps me coming back to Etrailer when I need trailer parts.
by: Donald 02/06/2023
Love the quality and zirc fittings on rear of hub
by: SteveS06/16/2023
Perfect. Even better then the OEM part itself!
by: Richard 03/17/2023
Hubs fit perfectly, and the staff at etrailer were very helpful.
by: Whitehorse08/24/2022
Excellent product came pre-greased easy installation. Add bearing buddies and additional grease for extra caution.
by: Chuck 05/11/2023
Installed it last night. Went on easily. So good I want to order another one.
by: Ryan 12/22/2022
Great product. Easy to install and works great on my trailer.
by: Michael05/01/2022
The parts were shipped quickly and packaged well. There were no instructions included with the package and when I assembled all of the parts I did not realize that the inner and outer bearing races were already pressed into place in the hub that I bought. I attempted to install the bearings in the new wheel hub and when I went to put it on the trailer it would not fit. I kept thinking I was doing something wrong and ended up ruining two grease seals before I figured out that the bearing race was already pressed into place and was not needed. That is entirely my error ( I am not a mechanic…) but it would’ve been nice if it was indicated somehow that the bearing race is already installed in the hubs I bought from etrailer and that the ones that shipped with the hub package are extras for another application.
by: Tim03/24/2022
Very good quality, value and design. I like the pregreased idea. One installation recomendation I have is to install and hold the large washer in place on the outside bearing as you slide the idler hub onto the axle. That will help keep the bearing in place and prevent grease from oozing out as you push the hub assembly on the axle.
by: William05/30/2022
Well greased when it was received and performs well quick and easy installation. I added the bearing buddys on the front I don’t want any problems
by: Larry10/23/2021
I open the box which look in good shape pickup plastic box and open hub and lug nuts pin dust cap look went to check second hub box the top was busted and just fell off the hub was there but no package of lug nuts pin or dust cap do not know if hub is ok it looks like parts are there I called they said they would see about sending a new one
Comments
Sorry to hear about this. I see in your account that we have already shipped out a replacement.
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Sierra K - 10/26/2021by: Ronnie L. Cooper10/04/2021
I am sure this is an OK product, but when a product says Made in USA, the customer should expect the product to be Made 100% in the USA. The CE Smith sticker on the box states Made In China. The bearings inside this hub state CHINA. I can find nothing but websites that state this is Made in the USA. The better statement could be assembled proudly in the USA using parts from China.
Comments
The hub is made in the USA, but other components, like the bearings, are sourced globally.
-- Sierra K - 10/14/2021by: David03/26/2022
Outstanding service and phenomenaldelivery time! The CE Smith hub kit is excellent and fit perfectly.
by: Darrell04/02/2022
Ordering was easy!! The kit arrived already assembled and greased. I pulled it out of the wrapper and slid it onto the axle! Super easy and a great product!!
by: Barry07/01/2020
ordered hub kits for my boat trailer and products installed and worked as intended. Only problem was kits were not in stock and had to be ordered so that's reason for 4 stars but no worries I wasn't in a big rush. Good thing is etrailer kept me updated with emails and packages arrived when they said they would.
by: David 08/06/2020
Great product bought it to replace a seized drum brake hub for my Ezloader boat trailer , Danielle was really helpful on the phone for choosing the right hub.
Choose a galvanized hub which is better for saltwater
Fits perfectly
by: Lindley11/01/2020
Perfect replacement hubs for my 30 year old boat trailer. Each hub comes in a handy plastic carrying case. I threw away the cases but I may buy another hub to keep in case of a roadside emergency on long trips. The case would make that a no-brainer.
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