Parts Needed to Upgrade a Harbor Freight Axle

Updated 06/04/2021 | Published 06/03/2021

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Dexter Trailer Idler Axle w/ Idler Hubs - EZ-Lube - 4 on 4 Bolt Pattern - 60" Long - 2,000 lbs

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Single-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double-Eye Springs - 1-1/2" Front, 1-1/4" Rear

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3-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 2,000-lb Trailer Axles - 20-3/8" Long

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Question:

Looking for clarification on the response to someone elses question about upgrading the axle and hubs on my 4x8foot foldable Harbor Freight trailer: https://www.etrailer.com/question-360162.html If I purchased all the parts listed, I think Id need: 1 axle with hubs: 20440I-EZ-60 2 sets of springs: SP-169275 1 axle mounting kit: CE23000 2 hanger kits for the springs: APS2 My questions: 1 Do I have the parts and quantities right....the springs are sold separately and not as a pair, and Id also need 2 hanger kits? 2 If I bought all these parts namely the hangar kit, I assume that the springs wouldnt need to be welded on like I read in other posts. Is that correct? 3 My assumption is that my stockinch HF tires and rims will work with this hub. Is that correct?

asked by: Casey K

Expert Reply:

The parts and quantities do look mostly good, but you would only need one of the hanger kits # APS2. These are actually sold as a full kit for one axle. As to said axle, though, it would be a good idea to double check that your spring seats match the ones that come pre-welded to the # 20440I-EZ-60. These will measure 48 inches from center to center and yours should be as close as possible to this measurement.

Though the # APS2 will need to be welded on, the bolts that come with it will be used to attach the # e84SR.

The # 20440I-EZ-60 comes with hubs that use the 4 on 4 bolt pattern, which is the standard 4 bolt that is used on trailers nowadays. So if your current wheels have 4 bolts, this will fit them.