Expert Answers about Trailer Hubs and Drums

• How to Find Idler Hub to Replace Hub/Rotor of Disc Brake System on Boat Trailer
• If by standard boat trailer hubs you mean electric drum brakes, which are more and more commonly supplied on boat trailers as standard equipment, you will need to know the bearings used in the existing setup. A new hub/drum has to use the same bearings in order to properly fit on the spindles. Electric drum brakes are popular as replacements since they often cost less than hydraulic drums and since they are much easier to install and maintain. If you want to install hydraulic drum brakes...
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• Recommended Hub And Drum For A Trinton Trailer
• When it comes to replacing the hub and drums on your Trinton Trailer I recommend the following depending on what your bolt pattern is: The Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 3,500-pound Axles - 10 inch Diameter - 5 on 4-1/2 # 84546UC3. The Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 3,500-pound Axles - 10 inch Diameter - 5 on 4-3/4 - Pre-Greased # AKHD-5475-35-K # The Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 3.5K Axles - 10 inch - 6 on 5-1/2 - Pre-Greased # AKHD-655-35-EZ-K The Trailer...
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• Parts Needed To Install 6 on 5-1/2" Brake Hub/Drums on a M1101 Military Trailer
• First you are going to want to disassemble one of your hubs to verify if you have the #42 Spindle # TRU37FR. I have found this is the spindle some have found but you will need to determine it is what you have and if not you will need to have a pair of the spindles welded onto your axle. This will then allow you to install the Electric Brakes # AKEBRK-7-SA along with the 2 of the 6 on 5-1/2" Drum/Hubs # AKHD-655-6-EZ-K. The hubs are complete with bearings pre-greased and seals inserted in...
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• What Hubs do I Need for My 1998 Calkins Boat Trailer?
• If both of your inner and outer bearings are # L44649, you most likely have a 2K axle. Depending on your bolt pattern, I recommend the following hubs: - Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 2,000-lb Axles # AKIHUB-545-2-G-2K (5 on 4-1/2 pattern) - Dexter Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 2,000-lb Axles - 4 on 4 # 8-91-05UC1 (4 on 4 pattern) If you need the hub/drum combination, I recommend the following: - Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 2K Axles - 7" Diameter - 5 on 4-1/2 # AKHD-545-2-2K (5...
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• Brakes and Hub and Drum Assembly Replacement for Dexter 10K Axles
• It sounds like you have 10K axles, in which you can use the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - Self-Adjusting # 23-439 for the right hand side, and # 23-438 for the left hand side. For brake drums / hub assembly you can use the Dexter Trailer Brake Drum for 10,000-lb Axles # 9-27-1 with the Dexter Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 10,000-lb Axles # 8-214-5UC1.
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• How to Select Hub/Drums & Electric Brakes For Trailer
• I'm sure we can get you a hub and drum assembly for your trailer but there's quite a bit of info needed in order to do so. To find the correct hubs you will need to take apart your current hub assembly and look at the bearings themselves; wipe away the grease and you should be able to see the part number stamped directly on them. If you are unable to find them, you need to use a digital caliper and measure your spindle where the bearings and grease seal ride, like in the diagram I added...
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• Replacement Hub And Drums For A Lippert 126003
• The Lippert 126003 is a 3,500 pound hub/drum and has a bolt pattern on 5 on 4-1/2 inches. The Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly # AKHD-545-35-K will be the replacement you will need. The hub and drum has an Inner Bearing # L68149 and an Outer Bearing # L44649. The bearings, races, grease seals, grease caps, and lug nuts are included. The hubs bearings on your trailer should be repacked and replaced every 12 months or at 12,000 miles whichever one comes first. The Electric Trailer Brake...
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• Adding Electric Drum Brakes to Trailer with Timbren Axle-Less Suspension System
• If you currently have idler hubs on your Timbren suspension you will need to change them to hub/drums in order to install brakes on the trailer. You also need to have brake flanges on the Timbrens to allow installation of electric drum brake assemblies. Most brakes use a 4-bolt mounting flange like those on Timbren kit # ASR2KHDS03. New hubs/drums must use the very same bearing set as your existing idler hubs to ensure they will fit on the spindles. The kit referenced above uses inner...
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• Which Replacement Brake and Hub Assembly For 2015 EverGreen RV Ascend
• Thank you for the pictures! To fit your 4400lb Lippert axles you will need Electric Trailer Brake Kit - Self-Adjusting - 12" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 5.2K to 7K # AKEBRK-7-SA which will replace the Lippert 122259 brake assemblies you have. To verify which hub and drum assembly is correct for your trailer you will need to remove your hub and drum assembly and check the outer bearing numbers. If your bearings are worn to where you can't read the numbers, you will need to measure...
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• Replacement Trailer Hub/Drum For A LCI35-SB-86.5-68.5-NOSP-OS-L-655-7278-30PT-3-GAWR
• When it comes to replacing hub/drum assembly on your LCI axle model # LCI35-SB-86.5-68.5-NOSP-OS-L-655-7278-30PT-3-GAWR you will need The Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly # AKHD-655-35-EZ-K. The hub/drum has a sturdy iron construction and includes Inner Bearing # L68149 and Outer Bearing # L44649. The hub has a 6 on 5-1/2 inch bolt pattern, and is compatible with standard axles from most manufacturers, including Dexter and Lippert (LCI). The bearings, races, grease seal, grease cap, and...
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• Parts Needed to Add Electric Drum Brakes to Trailer with 5-on-5-1/2 Bolt Pattern 15-Inch Wheels
• To find hub/drum assemblies for electric drum brakes that will fit your existing spindles you will need to find the bearing part numbers from the existing hubs. The 5-on-5-1/2-inch bolt pattern hub/drums we offer for 15-inch wheels are shown on the linked page. These are available in weight capacities to match 2000-, 2200- and 3500-lb axles. Be sure to choose hubs rated for your axle; usually there will be a plate or sticker on the axle that tells you its weight rating. For example, if...
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• Parts Needed to Add Electric Drum Brakes to a 2,000 Lb. Trailer Axle
• In order to determine the correct axle for your trailer you will need to take a few measurements. The first measurement will be the overall length of your axle from the face of each hub. The other measnuent you will need to determine is the distance from the center of each spring hole. These two measurements will then be used to ensure you have selected the proper replacement axle. We have two different axle lengths with a 2,000 weight capacity. The part # T20BTR-6048 measures 60" from...
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• Replacement Hub and Drum Assembly for 1974 Tee Nee Boat Trailer with 7 inch Electric Brake Drum
• The information you provided is great! From your part numbers I was able to find that the bearings would be a direct switch but that the grease seal and grease cap dimensions on the hub you have and the, 8-173-16UC3, 4 on 4 Trailer Hub / Drum Assembly are different. The, HD700ACU3, Complete hub and drum assembly is the part you would need for a direct replacement.
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• Recommended Galvanized Trailer Hub And Drum Kit For A 1 Inch Spindle
• When it comes to replacing the hub and drums on your 40 year old boat trailer I recommend TheCE Smith Trailer Idler Hub Assembly w/ Case for 2.5K Axles - 5 on 4-1/2 - Galvanized - Pre-Greased # CE13215. This trailer hub and drum has a sturdy iron construction which has a galvanized finish which offers excellent corrosion resistance. It has a zinc plating on the lug nuts, cotter pin, and grease cap that helps to limit corrosion. Everything is included in this pre-greased, marine-grade hub....
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• Replacement Hub and Drum Assembly Using 25580 Inner Bearing and 67048 Outer Bearing
• With bearings # 25580 and # LM67048 the correct hub and drum assemblies are # 8-201-5UC3-EZ if you have EZ lube spindles or # 8-201-5UC3 for standard spindles. The only issue is the measurement of your seal. These hub assemblies use a seal with a 2.125 inch inner diameter. If this is what your seal measures these will work great for you.
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• Are New Drums Required When Replacing Hydraulic Drum Brakes with Electric Drum Brakes
• If the drum is in good condition and it has a smooth and clean armature surface (see photo), then you may not have to replace the drum. Most hub manufacturers make their hub/drums to be compatible with electric and hydraulic drum brakes to cut back on having multiple part numbers. The brake magnets must have a smooth surface to make sufficient contact with the drum. You may be able to have the drums turned at a local shop, or you can replace them. If you would like new drums, I would...
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• Replacement Brakes and Hub/Drum Assemblies for 8K Axles on Trailer
• If you have electric brakes on your 8K axles then you'll need the Brake Kit # AKEBRK-8 along with 2 of the Hub and Drum Assembly # AKHD-865-8-EZ-K per axle. For hydraulic brakes you need the Left # K23-171-00 and Right # K23-172-00 brake assemblies along with 2 of the Hub and Drum Assembly # AKHD-865-8-EZ-K per axle. Attached are some videos for you to check out.
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• How to Determine Correct Replacement Hub & Drum For Magic Tilt Boat Trailer
• Thank you for that info, and I can help you out with how to determine the correct hubs for your Magic Tilt boat trailer. You were correct that you do need to find a specific part, which are the bearings as well as grease seal, since you already have the bolt pattern figured out. So, you will need to take apart your current hub assembly and look at the bearings themselves; wipe away the grease and you should be able to see the part number stamped directly on them. If you are unable to...
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• What Trailer Hub Would I Need For My 3500 Pound Axle With 5 On 5 Wheels
• I recommend the Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly # AKHD-550-35-EZ-K. It is rated for a 3,500 pound axle and has the 5 X 5 bolt pattern. They're pre greased which means that all bearings and races and seals are already inserted into the hub and drum when you receive it. The wheel studs are 1/2 inch diameter x 1-1/4 long. All pieces are include with the # AKHD-550-35-EZ-K. An installation video is below showing some more specs on the hub and drum.
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• Upgrading Hubs From 6 Bolt to 8 Bolt for 5,200 lb Axles
• We have 2 different options for you to use to upgrade your 5,200 lb axles from 6 bolt to 8 bolt with 1/2 inch studs. Dexter Axle has the Trailer Hub Assembly, part # 8-231-9UC1-EZ, which is black in color and comes with the hub, inner bearing, part # 25580, outer bearing, part # 14125A, and the seal that you will be needing. This Trailer Hub Assembly also comes in a Galvanized Hub, part # 8-231-50UC1-EZ. Similar options that include the drums, in case you have brakes on your trailer,...
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