Finding Correct Replacement Chinese Made Hub for Custom Built Trailer

Published 01/13/2015

Question:

i had a hub self destruct its an old chinese model there are some numbers but i searched and found nothing about it online i cant determine what size i need i think i need something with a 5 lug 4 1/2 with 1 1/16 bearings but not sure. the inner diameter of the bearings seem to be 1 1/16 it for sure larger than 1 inch but cant get proper size of shaft that everything slides onto so any help would be appreciated its a custom trailer.

asked by: Jonathan P

Expert Reply:

Finding replacement parts for Chinese manufactured axle and hub assemblies can be very challenging. They generally use proprietary bearings and spindles that aren't readily available. In many cases, people just find it easier to order a custom axle that uses readily available parts.

I'd be happy to check our existing hubs with a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern, but I'll need the exact inside diameter of the bearings. In order to get the needed highly accurate measurement needed, you'll need a digital caliper. If you can reply with the measurement, I'd be happy to check and see if anything we carry would work for you. You'll also need to measure the diameter of the spindle where the grease seal rides, so we can get something compatible for you.

expert reply by: Mike L