Can I Change a 5 on 4-1/2 Drum With A 5 on 5 Drum For A Trailer With 3,500 lb Axles
Published 01/11/2017
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What is the difference of 3500 lb axles or BT8, BTR and 84 Spindle. Thank you.
asked by: Bob A
Helpful Expert Reply:
As long as the drums have the same weight capacity as the axles that you are putting them on then there should be no problems there. If you don't already have the 5 on 5 drums that you are asking about, I recommend using the E-Z Lube Hub and Drum Assembly # 84556UC3-EZ. It has the E-Z lube cap on the end of the drum so if you have E-Z-lube axles it makes greasing your axles easier. It also works great with axles that do not have the E-Z lube option.
Since you are taking the 5 on 4-1/2 drums off of an axle that has a weight capacity of 3,500 lbs and you're moving them to an axle that has a 3,500 lbs weight capacity as well, there won't be any issues with that. If you think that you might need some new bearings on your 5 on 4-1/2 drums you can check out part # BK2-100.
If you would like to install brakes on your axle I recommend the Electric Trailer Brake Assembly both the Right Hand # AKEBRK-35R-SA and the Left Hand # AKEBRK-35L-SA.
I have included some demonstration videos for you as well.
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Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 3,500-lb Axles - 10" Diameter - 5 on 5 - Pre Greased
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Drum
- Pre-Greased
- L68149 / L44649
- Standard Grade
- For 3500 lbs Axles
- 5 on 5 Inch
- 13 Inch Wheel
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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Bob
1/11/2017
What is the difference of 3500 lb axles or BT8, BTR and 84 Spindle. Thank you.