How to Determine Hub Face to Hub Face Dimension for Picking out Replacement Trailer Axle
Question:
what would be the length of the axel tube for a 58 inch spring center bt8 to make clearance for a 5 foot wide trailer tire clearance. 13 inch tire? thanx
asked by: Reuben
Expert Reply:
If you are looking to order a new axle for your 5 foot wide trailer you will need to determine what the hub face to hub face dimension you would need to clear your trailer that is 5 feet (60 inches) wide.
You will also need to know the width of your wheels/tires. You will take the figure and divide by half as trailer wheels have a zero offset which means exactly 50 percent of the tire width will be on either side of the hub face. You will want to have a couple inches of clearance between the wheel and the frame of your trailer so you will want to take 4 inches plus the half the width of your wheel/tire and add that to 60 inches and that would be the hub face to hub face axle dimension you would need.
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BT8 Spindle for 2,000-lb Trailer Axles - 1-1/4" Diameter
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Monisha T.
6/29/2020
I m building a trailer of 10x 6 with 3500kg . Tyre is 215/75R15 . correct me if I m wrong with dimensions: chassis width : 70" face to face : 85" what will my tip to tip measurement be?"and my axle length??? backspace s 4.75