Is there a Way to Convert My Mobile Home Axles into a Standard Axle or do I Need to Replace Them?
Updated 09/26/2025 | Published 04/26/2025
Question:
evening. got a home made car trailer that has old trailer house style axels on it. want to convert to a standard set up with out having to buy all new axels. please help thank you
asked by: Daniel P
Expert Reply:
Hello Daniel,
I am sorry to inform you but I have to suggest putting new axles on there. It’s really common for homemade trailers to be built using old trailer house (mobile home) axles. They were easy to find and built pretty heavy. The downside is that most of those axles weren’t designed for long-term road use, they were really just meant for a single move. Things like the hubs, brakes, and wheels often aren’t standard, which can make repairs or replacements a pain later on. Plus, tires for them aren’t always safe for highway speeds nowadays.
In order to find the right axle for you I will need to know the weight capacity, the hub face measurement, and the spring seat measurement as well. Please feel free to comment the measurements below.
For example: if you need a 5,200 pound axle, with a 95" hub face, and 80" spring center you will want # e63GR.
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Trailer Axle Beam with Easy Grease Spindles - 95" Long - 5,200 lbs
- Trailer Axles
- Leaf Spring Suspension
- Standard Grade
- No Hubs
- 5200 lbs
- Spindles Only
- 80 Inch Spring Center
- 95 Inch Hub Face
- No Drop or Lift
- etrailer
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Kate F.
9/26/2025
Hey Daniel, did you have a chance to gather the weight capacity, hub face measurement, and spring seat measurement for your trailer? I'm asking because it would help me continue assisting you with finding the right axle for your setup.