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Question 292432

Replacement Hubs for Boat Trailer with L44549 Inner and Outer Bearings

Updated 05/02/2018 | Published 04/30/2018

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Question:

I am looking for a hub assembly to replace the 2 I have on a boat trailer. Bolt pattern is 5 x 4 1/2. The inner and outer bearings are the same and the number on them is L44549. Do you carry something that will replace my old hubs??

asked by: Doug

Expert Reply:

I'm guessing you actually have bearings # L44649 and you either mistyped or the bearing number is difficult to read. Having # L44649 as both the inner and outer is a very popular combination on 2,000 pound axles. If you need to verify to be sure this is what you have measure the inner diameter of the bearings with a digital caliper, like part # PTW80157. It should meaure 1.063 inches. I've also done some research and found that bearing L44549 has the same dimensions as # L44649 so it would still work for you.

If I'm right about the bearings then you can use part # AKIHUB-545-2-G-2K for standard spindles or part # AKIHUB-545-2-G-EZ-2K if you have E-Z Lube spindles. These are both galvanized idler hubs if your trailer doesn't have brakes. The galvanized finish is good for resisting rust and corrosion on a boat trailer.

If the trailer does have brakes and you need hub and drum assemblies instead use part # AKHD-545-2-2K for standard spindles or part # AKHD-545-2-EZ-2K for E-Z Lube spindles.

If I'm wrong about the bearings and you do actually have L44549 that has a different measurement then unfortunately we do not have hubs that work for your trailer.