Replacement Idler Hub Recommendation For Boat Trailer With 07100 Bearings

Published 05/25/2016

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Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 2,000-lb Axles - 4 on 4 - L44643 Bearings - Pre-Greased

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$45.73

Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 2,000-lb Axles - 4 on 4 - Galvanized

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$39.43

Question:

I found 58000 stamped on the hub but that was the only thing I found. Thanks so much for your help.

asked by: Danny W

Expert Reply:

To find the correct hub for your boat trailer there are a couple things you need to know.

First, you said the bearings you have are 07100. In my research I found that the 07100 bearing has an inner diameter of 1.000 inch. We have a bearing that matches that dimension. It is part # L44643.

If your hub uses the same inner and outer bearing the hub we offer that is a match is part # AKIHUB-440-2-1K. This is an idler hub for 2000-lb axles and it has a 4 on 4 bolt pattern. The hub comes with the bearings, races, seal, grease cap, and the wheel lug nuts.

A similar match that is better suited for a boat trailer is the galvanized version part # AKIHUB-440-2-G-1K. It is a marine grade idler hub for 2000-lb axles and it has a 4 on 4 bolt pattern that is rust resistant. The hub comes with the bearings, races, seal, grease cap, and the wheel lug nuts.

I have attached a helpful article that explains how to measure the wheel bolt pattern on your wheel or hub to be sure this hub will work.

The photo you sent of the wheel you have on your trailer helps a lot. I spoke with one of our trailer experts and they told me it looks like the hub and wheel are a one-piece item. We do not have hub/wheel combos like this.

My best recommendation is to replace the axle on your trailer with an axle that has the hubs included. This would assure you of a newer suspension and you can easily replace parts if needed in the future.

I have attached a link to the product page for axles we offer. You can use the filters on the page to find an axle that will work for you.

I also attached a link to the 8-inch tire/wheel combos we offer. After selecting the axle you want you can check out the page I attached for a tire/wheel combo that will work with the axle you select.