What Info Is Needed to Pick Out Replacement Axle for Trailer
Updated 11/13/2025 | Published 10/27/2025
Question:
Hello, I currently have a mid 70s Toyota truck bed trailer that I used for camping. Id like to swap the axle and flip the leaf springs for more clearance. The trailer itself does not weigh very much. Id say about 500-600 pounds. Im curious about the 5x4.5 bolt pattern. It will also be my first axle swap so Id like any guidance you can provide. Thanks for the help!
asked by: Doug S
Expert Reply:
Hey Doug, to pick out an axle for a trailer you need to know the distance between the spring seats where the axle attaches to the leaf springs on the trailer, the distance from hub face to hub face and also the axle capacity.
If you can get me the two dimension I mentioned I can let you know if we have a compatible axle.
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Trailer Axle with Idler Hubs - 5 on 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 60" Long - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Axles
- Leaf Spring Suspension
- Standard Grade
- Idler Hubs
- 2000 lbs
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- 48 Inch Spring Center
- 60 Inch Hub Face
- No Drop or Lift
- etrailer
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Jameson C.
11/13/2025
Hey Doug, were you able to get the spring seat and hub face measurements for your Toyota truck bed trailer? Once you have those numbers, I can help confirm if that 5 on 4-1/2 axle will be a good fit. Let me know what you find so we can narrow it down.