2,000 lb Trailer Axle with 5 Lug Bolt Pattern that Cab Fit 12 inch Wheel
Updated 11/17/2025 | Published 12/11/2024
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I notice it’s for 13-15 inch wheels. My trailer is older and uses 12 inch wheels and 145/R12 tires. I am guessing since my rims have a 5x4.5 bolt pattern then this should be fine? The fenders would not allow a 13 inch tire to fit. Are these made in the USA or China?
asked by: Vince
Expert Reply:
Hey Vince, the flanges on hubs of the axle part # e37YR are too large in diameter to fit behind a 12 inch wheel. If you went with a Dexter idler hub instead on this axle like the # 8-259-5UC1-EZ it will work since it has a smaller overall diameter. To go that route it would make more sense to get the axle without hubs part # e78GR.
These are not made in the USA...
We have a similar Dexter axle that is made in the USA part # T20BTR-EZ-7258.
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Trailer Axle with Idler Hubs - 5 on 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 72" Long - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Axles
- Leaf Spring Suspension
- Standard Grade
- Idler Hubs
- 2000 lbs
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- 58 Inch Spring Center
- 72 Inch Hub Face
- No Drop or Lift
- etrailer
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Jameson C.
11/17/2025
Hey Vince, how did things work out with the Dexter axle and hub setup for your 12-inch wheels? Knowing what combination fit best could really help others working with older trailers like yours.