Looking for Pre-Greased 3,500 Idler Hub that is Galvanized for Trailer Axle

Published 08/17/2026

Question:

Struggling to find new pre greased idler hubs for EZ lube trailer axle purchased from you a few years ago, that is galvanized. I find some pre greased ones, but not galvanized, and some I can assemble myself that are galvanized. Wheel is 5 on 4.5, 3500 lb EZ lube axle you could check my purchase records for sure, I didnt know how to confirm that. Positive I got galvanized assembled ones from you before, when I redid the trailer, but perhaps I put them together myself.

asked by: Greg K

Expert Reply:

Hey Greg, we have just what you are looking for with the CE Smith idler hub part # CE13515. This is a pre-greased 3,500 lb axle hub that is galvanized like you are looking for. What trailer is this going on?

expert reply by: Jameson C

Idler Hub
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Greg K.

8/17/2026

It is an EZ lube axle, will these work on that? will have to get rhe right dust cap but thats not an issue. I see the Dex ones greased, but not galvanized, and the Dex ones, not assembled but galvanized are for EZ lube axles. I couldnt find in the description that the CE brand would work. I would have to see if I can find the axle in my records, it was purchased from etrailer.

Jameson C.

8/17/2026

@GregK The only difference would be the cap so you could swap that out with the part # RG04-040. And thats only needed if you actually use the zerk fitting to pump grease into the hub. If you don't you can just stick with the caps that come with it.

Greg K.

8/17/2026

T3584F-EZ-8974 is the axle the idle hub would be used for.