Are All 3,500 lb Axle Hub/Drums Interchangeable

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Have very old livestock trailer with 3500 axles. Need to replace hubs due to threaded holes stripped. No way to know make of axle. Are all hubs interchangeable.

asked by: Robert C

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Hey Robert, do you know about how old the axle of the trailer is? If it's from around the late 90's till now yes the 3,500 lb axles all have interchangeable hubs and the part # AKHD-545-35-EZ-K would but but if older than that it's not the case.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Bobc

7/8/2025

Trailer is 1974. 51 years old. Maybe not worth the cost.

Jameson C.

7/8/2025

@Bobc Yeah the current hub drums aren't going to fit unless the axle was replaced within past 25 years or so. In this situation typically it's best to replace the axle altogether.

Answer 1

It's pretty scary to have a wheel fly off, but there is an easy way to determine the correct replacement hub assembly. What you can do is either remove your remaining hub and look at the bearings themselves; wipe away the grease and you should be…

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Answer 2

In almost all cases 3,500 lb axles will all use the same bearings. If your trailer has a Lippert or Dexter 3,500 lb axle then yeah they would be the same. But to be safe it won't hurt to pull them off and get the numbers. If you are sure you need…

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Answer 3

For a single axle trailer, you want the shackle strap to be able to move so that you have the spring deflection needed for your suspension. Angled like the photo or even almost vertical is fine you just don't want the shackle strap to bind and…

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Answer 4

A 5 on 4-1/2" bolt pattern on a trailer wheel will use a 1/2" bolt with a 60-degree cone. I have linked our selection of bolts that meets this criteria for you to filter through. One of the most popular is the CE Smith Trailer Wheel Lug Nut…

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Answer 5

You will have to replace the spindle. Grooves that can't be taken out with emory cloth will eventually cause new bearings to fail which will leave you stranded with a locked up wheel most likely. To replace a spindle, the old one would need to be…

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Answer 6

Hey Gaetano, the correct replacement grease seal for a Dexter 3,500 lb trailer axle is the part #58846.

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Answer 7

Hello Jason, thanks for reaching out. All of the 3.5K electric brake assemblies we offer use the standard bolt spacing which is 2-7/8" apart on center. The dimensions of the brake mounting flange from bolt hole to bolt hole is an industry…

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Answer 8

My contact at Dexter Axle tells me that when installing a brake assembly to the backing plate of a 3500 lb axle, the bolts should be tightened in a criss-cross pattern to between 45-70 foot lbs.

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Answer 9

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 10

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 11

Hey Bryan, that's a good question. The pricing can definitely be misleading, but I wouldn't use it to judge the quality of the tire. A lot of that comes down to promotions, inventory, and whether you're looking at a tire by itself or…

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Answer 12

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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