How To Upgrade from 6-Lug to 8-Lug Hubs On a 7K Axle
Published 12/13/2020
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Question:
I have a 24’ gooseneck lowboy trailer. The axle sticker says that it has 7,000 lb axles. But it has 6 lug hubs and wheels. Is this normal? How hard would it be to upgrade to 8 lug hubs? Also one axle is a idler axle. Could I just upgrade to brakes on it? Or would I have to change out the axle?
asked by: Josh D
Expert Reply:
In order to swap from 6-lug hubs to 8-lug hubs on a 7K axle you simply need new hubs, the Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly part # AKHD-865-7-1-EZ-K. The Electric Trailer Brake Kit part # AKEBRK-6 can then be used to add brakes to the un-braked axle.
It is not very common to have 6-lug hubs on a 7K axle so this will be a great option for better parts compatibility.
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Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 7K Axles - 12" - 8 on 6-1/2 - Pre-Greased
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Drum
- EZ Lube
- Pre-Greased
- 25580 / 14125A
- Standard Grade
- For 7000 lbs Axles
- 9/16 Inch Stud
- 8 on 6-1/2 Inch
- 16 Inch Wheel
- 16-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 17 Inch Wheel
- 17-1/2 Inch Wheel
- etrailer
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