Replace Hub Assemblies With Bearing Buddies For A 2,000 Lb. Trailer Axle
Updated 07/13/2017 | Published 07/12/2017
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Hello i am replacing both hubs and bearing on my boat trailer but cannot find any part numbers on the bearings or hubs so here is the info i have. it is a 5x4.5 bolt pattern 1 inch spindle the spindle where the hub rides to the end of the threads is 4.5 inches long smooth all the way down no changes in width on the spindle. it is on a shorelander trailer from 1988 all the hubs say is max load 750 lbs, i would like to just get new hubs kits with bearing buddys and want to make the right choice hopefully you can help me out
asked by: Justin S
Expert Reply:
Our 2,000 lb. trailer axles use both 1" and 1.06" diameter spindles. In order to determine you are receiving the correct hub assembly, you will want to use a digital caliper like part # PTW80157 to ensure you have an exact measurement.
If the spindle on your trailer measures out to be 1" in diameter, then you have a 2,000 lb. axle that uses the L44643 bearing. For a 5 on 4-1/2" hub assembly designed to be used with a 2,000 lb. axle and L44643 bearings, I recommend using the Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 2,000-lb Axles part # AKIHUB-545-2-1K in addition to our Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors part # BB1980A.
If the spindle on your trailer measures out to be 1.063" in diameter, then you have a 2,000 lb. axle that uses the L44649 bearing. For a 5 on 4-1/2" hub assembly designed to be used with a 2,000 lb. axle and L44649 bearings, I recommend using Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 2,000-lb Axles part # AKIHUB-545-2-2K with the same Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors part # BB1980A.
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Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 2K Axles - 10" to 12" Wheels - 5 on 4-1/2 - Pre-Greased
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Idler Hub
- Pre-Greased
- Standard
- L44643 / L44643
- Standard Grade
- For 2000 lbs Axles
- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- 10 Inch Wheel
- 12 Inch Wheel
- etrailer
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