How to Select Correct Replacement Hubs for Old Trailer
Updated 07/15/2015 | Published 07/14/2015
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I have an old trailer it has a tapered spindle 1 1/16 inner and a 11 / 16 outer, the existing hubs are 5 lug I think 4.5 inch BC this old trailer is heavy 765 lbs I would like new hubs if available, what other info do you need to help me find the hub I need
asked by: Brian T
Helpful Expert Reply:
The things you need to confirm to choose a replacement hub for your old trailer are the axle weight rating (usually noted on a sticker or plate on the axle itself), the wheel bolt pattern and the numbers of the bearings used in the existing hub.
The linked article on bolt patterns will make it easy to confirm which you have. You need to confirm the bearings used to ensure that the new hub will fit properly on your spindles. The linked photo shows the usual location and appearance of bearing part numbers, as well as the points on the spindle to measure with a precision caliper if you cannot find the bearing numbers.
Once you know this information you can use the linked page to click on the type of hub (idler for no brakes or a hub/drum for trailers with drum brakes), the bolt pattern, axle capacity and inner and outer bearings. Do note that an 11/16-inch spindle is quite small and we generally have no hubs for spindles less than an inch in diameter.
For example, for an idler hub for a 2000-lb axle, with a 5-on-4-1/2 bolt pattern, that uses bearings # # L44643 or # L44649 you can use hub # 8-259-50 from Dexter.
Please feel free to let me know the required information and I will be glad to find the correct hubs for you.
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