Replacement Hub and Drum Assembly for 3,500 Pound Trailer Axle
Question:
Dear etrailer experts, I have a 2006 12 ft single axle enclosed trailer made by Pace America. I want to replace the hub and bearing of the axle. However, the sticker on the axle is no longer readable. I measured: the bolt pattern is 5x4-1/4 the outer diameter of the grease cap is roughly 2 inch. The tag on the trailer indicates 3000lbs loading capacity. So it probably has a 3500lb axle. Do I have to open the grease cap to identify if it is a ez-lub axle? Are AKIHUB-545-35-G-EZ-K or AKIHUB-545-35-K the correct choice ez-lub/standard for my trailer? Thank you!
asked by: Baitao X
Expert Reply:
If your axle does indeed have a 3,500 pound weight capacity then the etrailer.com Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly # AKHD-545-35-EZ-K for E-Z Lube Axles or # AKHD-545-35-K for standard axles should work great.
These have an inner bearing # L68149 and outer bearing # L44649, which you can verify match your existing assembly by checking the numbers stamped onto the bearings. These work with 10 inch brake assemblies. These hub and drum assemblies also have a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern. If yours have a 5 on 4-1/4 inch bolt pattern as indicated in your question, these will not work. We do not currently have a hub and drum assembly with this bolt pattern. I have attached an article that explains how to determine the bolt pattern that may help.
An E-Z Lube Axle like the Dexter # 7359765 will have built-in grease zerks for easy lubrication. You can remove the grease cap on your hub to determine this.
I have included a helpful article on replacing the bearing, races and seals for you to check out.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Dexter Trailer Axle Beam with E-Z Lube Spindles - 95" Long - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Axles
- Leaf Spring Suspension
- Easy Lube Spindles
- No Hubs
- 3500 lbs
- Spindles Only
- 80 Inch Long
- 95 Inch Long
- No Drop or Lift
- Dexter
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Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 3,500-lb Axles - 10" Diameter - 5 on 4-1/2 - Pre-Greased
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- Standard
- L68149
- L44649
- For 3500 lbs Axles
- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- 13 Inch Wheel
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- etrailer
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Replacement Trailer Hub Bearing - L44649
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Bearings
- Standard Bearings
- 1.063 Inch I.D.
- Bearing L44649
- Race L44610
- 3500 lbs Axle
- etrailer
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Replacement Trailer Hub Bearing - L68149
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Bearings
- Standard Bearings
- 1.378 Inch I.D.
- Bearing L68149
- Race L68111
- 3500 lbs Axle
- etrailer
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 3.5K Axles - 10" - 5 on 4-1/2 - Pre-Greased
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- Easy Grease
- EZ Lube
- Pre-Greased
- L68149
- L44649
- For 3500 lbs Axles
- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- 13 Inch Wheel
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- etrailer
more information >
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