Looking for Hub to Fit 1 inch Diameter Spindle that is 3.5 inches Long
Updated 10/27/2025 | Published 03/08/2025
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Hello I have an older boat trailer its a1 inch shaft it did have 07100 bearings in it but the hubs need replaced. Its 4 stud pattern. When I measured the studs from center to center I only got a measurment approximately 3.695. I was looking at the AKIHUB-440-26-1K. sending pics hopefully they help to get me where I have to be. Thank you for time TOM
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Expert Reply:
Hey Tom, I wish we could help but what you have is just too short to fit any of the spindles we carry including the part # AKIHUB-440-2-G-1K. Your spindle is the correct diameters but too short. Only solution would be to replace the spindle with the part # TRU94FR which is a bit longer.
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Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 2,000-lb Axles - 4 on 4 - Galvanized
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Jameson C.
10/27/2025
Hey Tom, did you end up replacing your spindle with the longer one that was suggested? Knowing how that worked out could really help others with older boat trailers facing the same issue.