How to Find Replacement Axle for Hurricane HUR 2178 Boat Trailer
Updated 09/26/2023 | Published 09/25/2023
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Question:
Need an axel for a Hurricane boat trailer. 1998. Model HUR 2178. 3500# GVWR. trailer designed for a Hurricane 198R Deck Boat. Any suggestions?
asked by: Mark F
Expert Reply:
Finding a replacement axle will require measuring your current axle. Specifically, the hub face to hub face measurement. I would say based on the GVWR it is a 3,500 lb axle. It could possibly be a 3,000 lb axle depending on what they figured for tongue weight, but that would be obsolete so you're looking at 3,500 lbs either way.
We only have two length options for 3,500 lb axles so I'll list them below. If you switch from a 3k axle you will also need new hubs. You can choose from the following:
-Trailer Axle Beam with Easy Grease Spindles - 95" Long # e68GR
-Trailer Axle with Idler Hubs - 5 on 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 95" # e52GR
-Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes - Easy Grease - 5 on 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 95" Long # e52SR
-Trailer Axle Beam with Easy Grease Spindles - 89" Long # e38GR
-Trailer Axle with Idler Hubs - 5 on 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 89" Long # e65GR
-Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes - Easy Grease - 5 on 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 89" Long # e43SR
You can also try to match the spring seat measurement, but a lot of the time it is necessary to change it. If it isn't the same, you can cut off the existing spring seats and well on # TRSS238 to match your existing measurement. If 89" or 90" doesn't work for you then you could use the Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension # ASR3500S05 which fits any frame width and upgrades you to an independent suspension system.
I have attached a link to all of our 3,500 lb axles below, along with a helpful video which shows exactly how to measure for your reference.
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Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 3,500-lb Axles - 5 on 4-1/2 - Galvanized
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Idler Hub
- Standard
- L68149 / L44649
- Marine Grade
- For 3500 lbs Axles
- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- 13 Inch Wheel
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- 16 Inch Wheel
- 16-1/2 Inch Wheel
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