Can the Axle or Spindles be Replaced on a 1,000 Pound Harbor Freight Trailer

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I have 1000lb. Harbor Freight Haulmaster. Id like to change out the axle and hubs to something standard and upgrade from a four-hole bolt pattern to five-hole bolt pattern. My current axle has a 48-inch hub face. This axle appears to be too long. Do you have any axles with 48-inch hub face? Also, it looks as though I might just be able to remove and replace the spindle on the current axle, but I am not sure. The inside of the axel appears to be about an inch or so.

asked by: Donavan

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I do have a solution for you but we have only the most common size straight axles. Also you may be able to remove the spindles on your current axle but any new ones would have to be welded on by a professional with experience with this kind of trailer work.

What I recommend is to use Timbren Axle-less system # ASR1200S04. You would use this set in place of a traditional axle and leaf spring suspension. The benefits are better ground clearance, less maintenance, and much fewer parts that could get worn out. I have linked a video review for you to check out.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

There are a couple potential benefits to going with larger tires and wheels on your home built kayak trailer. The first is that a larger tire will likely raise your trailer a bit, resulting in better ground clearance when traveling. You will just…

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Answer 2

Thanks for the picture! I checked with Progressive Dynamics the replacement power converter you need for your Parallax Series 7300 Model 7345 is the Replacement Converter for Parallax/Magnetek or WFCO RV Power Centers - 45 Amp item #PD4645V.

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Any hub will have a range of compatible wheel sizes. The idler hub #84545UC1-EZ you referenced will work with rim diameters from 13-inches to 15-inches. All idler hubs we have for 3500-lb axles work with these same rim diameters. If your 3500-b…

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Answer 4

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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The BTR and BT8 denotations refer to the spindle, not the trailer hub. The difference between a BTR and BT8 spindle is that the BTR spindle uses a 1.063" diameter L44649 bearing and the BT8 spindle uses a 0.99" diameter L44643 bearing. In…

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Hello Joe, That definitely sounds like a hassle! We can absolutely help you out with some wheels and tires to make getting your trailer into the garage a bit easier. Can you let me know your current tire size and bolt pattern? For example, if you’ve…

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Answer 7

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 8

There is not a torque spec on the axle nut for the Dexter Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 3,500-lb Axles - 5 on 4-1/2 #84545BX. The axle will have a castle nut that should be tightened until there is no side to side play and then backed off to the…

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Can the Axle or Spindles be Replaced on a 1,000 Pound Harbor Freight Trailer

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