How To Switch to 5 on 5" Bolt Pattern With Dexter 3,000 Lb Torsion Axle

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Just bought a Rockwood Geo Pro. It has a Dexter 3000 lb torsion axle with 5 on 4.5 wheels. I’d like to swap hubs to a 5 on 5 pattern which would allow me to run wheels that match my Jeep and consolidate from needing two different spares to just the one mounted on the Jeep. Is there a hub that I can swap using my same brakes and bearings? Thanks

asked by: Kieffer

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The correct hub/drum you'll need to switch to a 5 on 5" bolt pattern is the Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly part # AKHD-550-35-EZ-K which will fit a Dexter 3,000 Lb Torsion Axle.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Hey Jeff, thanks for reaching out! You can potentially swap out a 5-lug hub for a 6-lug hub, but it all depends on what bearings and seals your axle uses. For example, 2,000 lb axle uses ither 4-lug or 5-lug hubs while a 3,500 lb axle is compatible…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 3

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Hey Bryan, that's a good question. The pricing can definitely be misleading, but I wouldn't use it to judge the quality of the tire. A lot of that comes down to promotions, inventory, and whether you're looking at a tire by itself or…

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The 5.30-12 tires, being wider, are going to make more contact with the road. This means that the noise, and heat build up will be higher than a 4.80-12 tire but the rolling resistance will actually be less because the tire is larger diameter. The…

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The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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The two sizes you mentioned are pretty similar and fit many of the same 15 inch wheels. The 205/75-15 fits rim widths of 5 inch to 6 inch whereas the 225/75-15 fits widths that are 5 inch to 6-1/2 inch. The 205 is 27.1 inches tall and the 225 is 28.4…

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The #84 spindle is just a common way to identify the spindle dimensions typically used for 3,500 lb axles. So instead of listing out the parts, people can just say they have #84 spindles and it's easier to know what fits it. The CE Smith Trailer…

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Answer 10

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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I apologize for any confusion on what the proper torque specs are for 1/2 inch lug nuts on trailer wheels. I attached a picture of a chart to the right that details what the proper torque specs are for a trailer wheels lugs based on lug size, wheel…

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Hey Greg, we have just what you are looking for with the CE Smith idler hub part #CE13515. This is a pre-greased 3,500 lb axle hub that is galvanized like you are looking for. What trailer is this going on?

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How To Switch to 5 on 5" Bolt Pattern With Dexter 3,000 Lb Torsion Axle

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