Can Mobile Home Axles Have Hubs Replaced

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I’m looking for a hub to convert a trailer house axle to a regular 6 lug wheel. Can you help me with that.

asked by: Greg H

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Expert Reply:

Hey Greg, this question comes up quite a bit and the unfortunate answer is that mobile home axles are designed for one time use and there aren't current parts available to replace on them. Best solution is just replacing the axles if you need new hubs etc. Is that an option?

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Greg H.

2/21/2025

Can’t afford to replace axles at this time. Thanks for the reply.

Jameson C.

2/23/2025

@GregH Glad to help!

Answer 1

That's pretty crazy that you ended up shearing off all 8 of your wheel studs. Normally they will break one at a time but not all together like that. This makes me wonder if maybe you were losing them all one at a time until the last few went out…

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Answer 2

If you want 1/2 inch lugs for your 8 lug hubs, I recommend the Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #AKHD-865-7-2-K. If you want 9/16 inch lugs, I recommend hub/drum #AKHD-865-7-1-K. These assemblies come with the bearings and seals to fit your…

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Answer 3

So the brand is etrailer brand, but I believe you are likely asking the manufacturer, which is AxleTek for the 7K hub and drum you asked about: - Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 7,000-lb Axles - 12" Diameter - 8 on 6-1/2 - Pre-Greased…

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Answer 4

I wasn't able to find anything relating to that part number and since you're unsure of what you have I'd just recommend swapping the entire hub to make everything easier. You're just going to need to choose the hubs that have your…

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Answer 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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Answer 9

Hi Paul, you’re definitely on the right track here, and I can help you narrow this down with confidence. With your tandem 3,500 lb Dexter axles and 33 inch spacing, both the Dexter EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 and the Lippert Road Armor part #LC53CK are…

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Answer 10

Trailer wheel bearings are specific to the spindle that is installed on the axle that is on your trailer. You will need to safely support the trailer, remove the wheel and tire, remove the grease cap, remove the cotter pin and washer that secures the…

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Answer 11

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

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Answer 12

The Dexter Nev-R-Adjust electric trailer brakes can be manually adjusted. There are a couple teeth of the adjustment wheel that are exposed just under the lever that you referenced. I have attached a photo showing the teeth. You will likely need a…

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