Recommended Axle With 5 On 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern Idler Hubs And Wheels

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Thanks for the info. Just two more generic question. The axle you recommend is good for up to 12 inch wheels. What determines that? Could I put a 13 inch wheel on it?

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I contacted Harbor Freight's tech services line regarding your Haul Master Trailer. Your trailer may have an odd size axle, so the industry standard size parts would not be compatible. Their tech services can't give me the information to help you, so I would need you to pull your hub and give me the bearing number on it for me to tell you if we can change the hubs out for 5 lug or not.

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Jason

11/9/2016

Can you give me a recommendation to replace the axle and upgrade the hubs to 5 lugs?

Jason S.

11/9/2016

To replace your axle and hubs, I recommend the Dexter Idler Trailer Axle w/ Hubs - EZ-Lube - 5 on 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 60" Long - 2,200 lbs, # 20545I-EZ-60-10. This will give you the 60 inch axle, the idler hubs with the 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern, and the bearings, grease seals, and even has the EZ-Lube spindles with built-in grease zerks for simple lubrication. If you need wheels for your trailer with the matching bolt pattern that are the 4.8 x 12 inch replacements. The upgraded wheel I recommend is the Dexstar Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel - 12" x 4" Rim - 5 on 4-1/2 - White Powder Coat, # AM20132. There are many other style options available in this size. I've attached the link for you. The upgraded wheel and tire combination I recommend is the Kenda 4.80-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" White Wheel - 4 on 4 - Load Range C, # AM30620. If you are interested in an aluminum wheel, then I recommend the # AM30679. You may want to consider an extra wheel and tire for a spare.

Jason

11/9/2016

Thanks for the info. Just two more generic question. The axle you recommend is good for up to 12 inch wheels. What determines that? Could I put a 13 inch wheel on it?

Jason S.

11/9/2016

You cannot put a 13 inch wheel on that particular hub # 20545I-EZ-60-10. The hub, bearings, and races are different. If you want to go with 13 inch wheels, I recommend the Dexter Trailer Idler Axle w/ Hubs - EZ-Lube - 5 on 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 60" Long - 2,200 lbs, # 20545I-EZ-60-15. This axle will allow from 12 to 15 inch wheels. For 13 inch wheels, I recommend the Loadstar ST175/80D13 Bias Trailer Tire with 13" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range D, # AM31233. You will want to make sure if you upgrade your wheel size that you have adequate clearance with your fenders.

Answer 1

Without knowing what size axle you currently had or the weight ability I would not be able to tell you the correct axle for your 2021 Karavan Trailer. If you have no idea what the measurements are you may be able to install The Timbren Axle-Less…

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Answer 2

If you are installing the Dexter Idler Trailer Axle w/ Hubs #20545I-EZ-60-10 with the U-Bolt Kit #APUBR-10 on your Harbor Freight trailer you will install the slipper springs, either #SP-039275 or #SP-179275, below the axle like in the linked…

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Answer 3

The pilot hole size is what makes the wheels difficult to match. We have a few options for 5 lug wheels but they all have the 2.81 inch pilot hole in the center. I recommend changing out your axle as you stated to the Dexter Idler Trailer Axle w/…

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Answer 4

Harbor Freight trailers don't use standard trailer axles so replacing the hubs gets challenging so replacing the axles would be the way to go. I'd need the distance between the spring centers of your current axle as well as the distance from…

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Answer 5

An axle like the part #20545I-EZ-60-10 will technically fit your trailer since the spring seat dimensions are the same, but each wheel on your trailer will set out an additional 1/2 inch compared to the old axle. Most likely that wouldn't be a…

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Answer 6

Yes we can get over or under slung axles. It would be very similar to the Dexter Idler Trailer Axle w/ Hubs - EZ-Lube - 5 on 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 60" Long - 2,200 lbs part #20545I-EZ-60-10 but you would have them custom make it with the spring…

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Answer 7

The wheel mounting flange of the part #20545I-EZ-60-10 is too small for 15 inch wheels. You would need to get this axle #20545I-EZ-60-15 that comes with hubs compatible with 15 inch wheels.

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Answer 8

The axle part #20545I-EZ-60-10 that you referenced has a 1-3/4 inch diameter and the #K71-384-00 is designed for a 2-3/8 inch axle so that would not work. What you could use is the #TRSS175 as it is a spring seat confirmed to work on this diameter…

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Answer 9

The inner diameter of bearing #L44649 is 1.063 inches. The inner diameter of bearing #L68149 is 1.378 inches. Both fit on a #84 spindle. The matching race for bearing L44649 is #L44610. And the matching race for bearing L68149 is #L68111. These…

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Answer 10

While we do not make the axles and just sell them, we do carry some axles which measure 60 inches from hub face to hub face and 48 inches from spring center to spring center (the next shortest is 72 inches). You have options depending on if you want…

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Answer 11

It is possible to change out your trailer axle, hubs, wheels and tires to different/larger types but do note that replacing the axle and hubs will not necessarily increase the trailer's capacity to carry weight. Actual trailer weight capacity is…

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Answer 12

We don't have any 60 inch axles that have the spring seat dimensions where you need them as we only carry a select few axles at this point. To get what you need would require you to either order a custom axle locally or have the seats of the part…

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