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Looking For 4 Lug Hubs For Trailer  

Updated 03/17/2026 | Published 03/08/2026

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I bought 4x4.5 to 4x100 wheel spacers for my trailer so that my tires would fit I would rather change the hubs so do you sell hubs that are the same fit for my wheels as the spacers

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Expert Reply:

Hey Chris, thanks for reaching out. We do have 4 on 4" hubs if that is what you are needing. I would just need to know your axle capacity and bearing info to make sure the hubs fit your spindle.

If you want to shoot me that info, I'm happy to look into it and see if we have a hub for you.

Are you needing an idler hub, or a hub/drum?

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Mitchell

3/13/2026

Not sure completely understand the question? Hubs are designed to fit each end of a specified axle. It sounds to me like you need a longer axle, not longer hubs. The wheel spacers are to push the tire out a bit, but I have never seen "extender hubs". The hubs I bought from e-trailer looked and worked just like the stock hubs I replaced. Hope that helps.

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Jesse M.

3/13/2026

@Mitchell Hey Mitchell. I really appreciate this feedback and you shedding some light on the original question. You are right that there is no such thing as an "extended hub". In these cases, a longer axle would be the solution. Glad to hear the hubs you got from us worked out though. Thanks for sharing!
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Robert

3/13/2026

Former owner did not know what he or she was doing and tightened the hub nut with all his/her might resulting is galled bearings and hub. I found etrailer on the net and they were very helpful. I got new hubs and bearings. All dimensions were right on and the installation was easy. Since it is used as a boat trailer I added Bearing Buddies and greased with marine grade bearing grease. No issues so far.

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Jesse M.

3/13/2026

@Robert Hey Robert, thanks for sharing! Yea the spindle nut shouldn't be over tightened, or it can cause the exact problems you described. Usually what I do is tighten it down to seat the bearings, then back it off about 1/4 turn. A lot of people think torquing it down makes it more secure, but that is definitely not the case. I appreciate you sharing your experience!
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Ron

3/16/2026

I would recommend longer axles, the spacers will cause nothing but trouble down the road, I know your looking for a quick fix but think about what your doing first, spacers take away from the weight capacity of the axles and hubs, and could cause wheel and hub problems adding extra weight to the outer part of the hub bearing which will prematurely fail and you don't want to loose a load or a wheel headed down the road. hope this helps.

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Jesse M.

3/17/2026

@Ron Hey Ron, yes you are spot on. We don't carry any axle spacers here for those exact reasons. They really just aren't reliable or a good idea. I appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback!

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