Replacement Hub Drum for Al Ko 3500 lb Trailer Axle with 5 on 4-1/2 inch Bolt Pattern

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Looking for replacement drums on my trailer Currently have 5 lugs 4 1/2 10 inch Al ko 8500 Can you send me a link to a compatible replacement on your website

asked by: Mathieu C

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Hey Mathieu, since you have an Al Ko 3500 lb trailer axle with a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern the correct replacement hub/drum would be the part # AKHD-545-35-K which happens to be pre-greased so it's ready to install.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Jameson C.

2/3/2026

Hey Mathieu, how did the replacement hub and drum work out on your Al Ko axle? Your results could really help others looking for the same fit.

Answer 1

Hey Dan, I'm happy to help! For a 3500 lb axle and a 5 on 4-1/2" bolt pattern, you can use the CE Smith Trailer Hub Assembly #CE13511 which is pre-greased with a carrying case if you don't need the galvanized option or the EZ Lube…

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Answer 2

You can confirm the weight rating of your Dexter axle by removing one hub and pulling its bearings. The included photo shows how part numbers usually appear on bearings. The specific bearings used will tell you the axle's weight rating. Just…

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Answer 3

This is possible assuming the bearings match up with the spindle on your current axle. All of our idler hubs and hub and drum assemblies with a 5 on 5 bolt pattern use a #L44649 outer bearing and #L68149 inner bearing. You will need to either find…

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Answer 4

If your Carson trailer uses a standard spindle, you will need the Dexter Trailer Hub Assembly, #84550BX. This hub assembly includes lug nuts, L68149 inner bearing and race, L44649 outer bearing and race, grease cap and grease seal. If you have a…

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Answer 5

We do have a replacement 3,500 lb axle for your Carlson trailer as well as hubs that fit your description. The axles that we carry have an 89" hub-face and 74" spring-center measurements so since the hub-face dimensions are only 1" off…

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Answer 6

Hey Weston, a little play is normal for the most part as long as it's in and out. If the play is in basically any other direction that indicates a worn out bearing. In and out play can simply be that the spindle nut needs a little more tightening…

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Answer 7

Hey Javier. For a 6" long suspension bolt, you'll want the Spring-Eye Bolt for Slipper Springs item #7-170. This grade 5 bolt is sold individually and measures 1-1/8" x 6". The matching lock nut is sold separately it is the Locknut…

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Answer 8

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 9

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 10

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 11

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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Answer 12

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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