Picking Out Hubs and Brake Assemblies for Tandem Axle Trailer that Weighs 6k

Updated 06/16/2024 | Published 06/13/2024

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Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 3,500-lb Axles - 10" Diameter - 5 on 4-1/2 - Pre-Greased

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Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 3,500-lb Axles - 5 on 4-1/2 - Galvanized

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Hydraulic Brake Kit - Uni-Servo - Free Backing - Dacromet - 10" - Left/Right Hand - 3,500 lbs

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etrailer Rust-Resistant 4-Leaf Double Eye Spring for 4K Trailer Axles - 26" Long - Dacromet

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Question:

Hi I need to rebuild a boat trailer that’s rusting out in salt water. It’s a double axel total about 6000 lbs.Considerings the following… 8-247-50uc3 hub and drum Akfbbrk-35-d hydraulic brake kit And E48sr leaf springs Are they compatible? Also need to add galvanized U bolts 2 1/2” wide and about 6 1/2 long to secure new spirited to round axels. And galvanized or stainless steel bolts to connect everything else.

asked by: Tony C

Expert Reply:

Hey Tony, all of the components you mentioned would work as long as the axles you have are 3,500 lb axles. This is a very common axle capacity so I would assume that is what you have but you can check this by looking at the tag on the axle to verify or measure the diameter which should be 2-3/8 inches.

I linked everything below.

expert reply by: Jameson C

Tony C.

6/13/2024

Thanks for confirming that compatibility! Do yo have u bolts and regular bolts in galv or as to complete the package?

Jameson C.

6/13/2024

@TonyC We do have a 2-3/8 inch u-bolt that is galvanized with the part # CE15286GA.

Tony C.

6/14/2024

Do you also have galvanized or stainless bolts to secure the Brake Kit to the axel and the leaf springs to the frame?

Jameson C.

6/16/2024

@TonyC The galvanized brake assemblies have studs built into them which are galvanized. Then for a shackle bolt the part # TRFA73Z916DLNZ is zinc coated.