Replacement Bearings for idler hub with LM4858 Inner Bearing
Question:
Hi, Im trying to find a hub that will fit my trailer. The closest this I have found is item # AKIHUB-545-35-K. Everything matches up except for the inner bearing. The inner bearing inside diameter on my trailer 1.375 LM48548. The inside diameter of the bearing on your website is 1.378 L68149. I would like to know if .003 is a problem or if you have a better recommendation. Thanks for your help. Many thanks,
asked by: Patrick G
Expert Reply:
I have a solution for you, but we do not have any hubs that are compatible with the item # LM48548 inner bearing that you currently have. .003 is a tiny difference but that can still cause problems down the road so I do not recommend replacing your hub with the etrailer Trailer Idler Hub Assembly item # AKIHUB-545-35-K. You could continue to use your old hubs and simply replace the bearings. The inner bearing is item # LM48548 and for the race you'll want the Replacement Race for LM48548 Bearing item # LM48510. If you would send in the information on your outer bearing I could find a replacement for it and most likely a kit that will have all the components needed.
Another option you have is to replace your axle's and upgrade to a more common dimension profile so you can use the parts like the etrailer Trailer Idler Hub Assembly item # AKIHUB-545-35-K you were referring to.
Products Referenced in This Question
Replacement Race for LM48548 Bearing
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Races
- Standard Races
- 2.563 Inch O.D
- Bearing LM48548
- Race LM48510
- 2500 lbs Axle
- etrailer
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Replacement Trailer Hub Bearing - LM48548
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Bearings
- Standard Bearings
- 1.375 Inch I.D.
- Bearing LM48548
- Race LM48510
- 2500 lbs Axle
- TruRyde
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 3,500-lb Axles - 5 on 4-1/2 - Pre-Greased
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub
- Pre-Greased
- 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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