How to Pick Out Trailer Axle Bearings and Seal

Published 11/04/2015

Question:

I have a dexter axle with 15 inch wheels. It is a 5 bolt pattern the 5 bolts connect the 2 pieces of the wheel together the distance between the counterpoint of the 2 closest bolts is 61/4 inches the distance between bolt # 1 and #3 or #1 and # 5 is 91/4 inches the diameter of the counterpoint of the wheel itself is 1 inch Any idea what size bearings and seals i need?

asked by: Gregory B

Expert Reply:

I appreciate you giving me info on your hubs, and I can help you pick out the correct bearings and seal, but the info you did give me does not help identify the correct parts you would need.

The only two solution I have for you would be to remove the hubs and get the numbers that are stamped on the bearing or for you to remove the hubs and use a digital or dial caliper to measure where the bearings and seal ride (see pic).

You will need to get the diameter on the hub where the seal installs too so that we know what inner and outer diameter seal you need.

With that info I can help you figure out what you need.

expert reply by: Jameson C