Trailer Hub Recommendation for Spindle with 1 inch Diameter

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My trailer hubs need to be replaced, but the bearings were so rusted that there is no number available. The spindle is exactly one inch in diameter, has no step-downs, and is 3.375” long. What do you suggest?

asked by: Eric T

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Expert Reply:

For a spindle that has exactly a one inch diameter the hub part # AKIHUB-545-2-1K is a confirmed fit.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Having different size tires on your trailer can cause a couple of different issues. The first one being that they have different weight capacities. Your 4.8-12 ranges from 785 lbs at 60 psi to 990 lbs at 90 psi whereas your 5.3-12 ranges from 840…

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Answer 2

The Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 2,000-lb Axles - 4 on 4 - L44643 Bearings - Pre-Greased #AKIHUB-440-2-1K won't fit your trailer spindle as it will be too long. The reason is, this hub is designed to work on BT8 spindles, which are longer…

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Answer 3

The reason that you cannot find a list of all load ranges and the weight capacity for each in regards to trailer tires is because it will be different for each size. For example, a 205/75-15 tire like part #AM10245 which has a load range D rating…

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Answer 4

The equivalent hub assembly to CE Smith Trailer Hub Assembly #CE13100 that has lug bolts built in is part #CE13110. The Inner and outer bearings (L44643) and races, and grease seal are all pre-packed in this fully assembled hub with marine-grade…

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Answer 5

Yes, the CE Smith Trailer Hub Assemblies #CE13100 and #CE13110 will both fit on a BT8 Spindle #TRU94FR. The only difference between these 2 hubs is the Hub Assembly #CE13100 is threaded for wheel bolts and the Hub Assembly #CE13110 has wheel studs…

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Answer 6

After you've packed the bearings and assembled everything, carefully slide the hub assembly onto the spindle and install the outer bearing. Install the spindle and tang washer and run the spindle nut down finger tight, then rotate the hub back…

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Answer 7

The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

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Answer 8

To determine the size of the hub assembly you need to purchase you have to determine which bearings are in the old assembly. If the old assembly has L44649 inner bearings, you would use the hub you chose #8-258-5UC1. If the inner bearings are marked…

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Answer 9

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 10

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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Answer 11

A BT8 spindle would have a diameter of .99 of an inch where the bearings would both install and would have a diameter of 1.24 where the great seal would ride. That would require a hub part #AKIHUB-440-2-1K for an idler hub. A BTR spindle would have…

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Answer 12

The UFP H-1377 correlates to a Dexter #84 spindle, which is for a 3,500 pound axle. This will utilize an inner bearing #L68149 and an outer bearing #L44649. As this is being used on a boat trailer, I highly suggest going with the etrailer.com…

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