Finding the Correct Trailer Hub for a 1 Inch Straight Spindle and 5 on 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern

Updated 06/27/2026 | Published 06/20/2026

Question:

I am looking 5” length hub from seal to cap it has 1” straight spindle with 5 x 4 1/2 lug bolt pattern.

asked by: Shawn W

Expert Reply:

Shawn, I'd be happy to help track down the right hub. The challenge is that the overall length from the grease seal to the dust cap is not usually enough by itself to identify a trailer hub. Most hubs with a 1 inch straight spindle and a 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern are closer to 4 inches to 4-1/16 inches in overall length, so a 5 inch measurement is a little unusual and makes me want to verify exactly what you have before recommending a replacement.

The most reliable way to identify the correct hub is by the bearing numbers or spindle measurements. If you can remove the hub and provide the bearing numbers stamped on the bearings, or the inner and outer spindle diameters where the bearings ride, we can narrow it down with confidence and avoid ending up with a hub that doesn't fit correctly.

What trailer is this for, a utility trailer, a boat trailer, or a custom build you're proud of?

expert reply by: Heather A

Shawn W.

6/23/2026

Hi Heather, I can’t find any casting numbers on the hub. It is Remeq trailer from Canada that was sold with a Pincecraft boat back in 1993. The bearings are L4463. It’s a 1” straight spindle.

Heather A.

6/24/2026

@ShawnW Shawn, based on the information you've provided, the Easy Grease Trailer Idler Hub Assembly part # AKIHUB-545-2-LFEZ-1K is the hub I would expect to fit your setup. It uses the L44643 bearings for a 1 inch straight spindle and has the 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern you're looking for. The one thing that gives me pause is the 5 inch hub length measurement. Most hubs that use the L44643 bearing are typically shorter than that, so I want to make sure we're measuring the same thing. When measuring hub length, measure from the very back of the hub where the grease seal sits to the very front edge of the hub where the grease cap presses in. Do not include the grease cap itself in the measurement. If you can confirm that measurement and let me know the diameter of your current hub where the wheel mounts, I'll be able to narrow it down with much more confidence.

Shawn W.

6/27/2026

You were right on the money. This fit perfect. Worth every penny. I appreciate your help with this.