Can a 2,000 Pound Trailer Axle be Fitted with Electric Brakes and 10 or 12 Inch Wheels

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Is there a trailer axle or spindle that can have electric or hydraulic brakes and a 10 or 12 inch wheel. The lighter weight axle, 2000 lb capacity does not show one with brakes.

asked by: Dave M

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You would need to step up to a 3500 pound set up to get an axle that comes with brake mounting flanges. You could have brake mounting flanges welded to a 2K axle if you wanted but it is a precision job that requires the proper equipment and someone who has performed this job before.

So for example you could use axle # T20BTR-6048 with hub and drum assembly # 8-257-5UC3. then you would need brake mounting flange # 4-34 and brake assemblies # 23-47 and # 23-48.

The hub and drum assembly will accept 10 or 12 inch wheels with a 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

Ten inch brakes will use a larger hub than 7 inch brakes. So you will not only have to change the brake assemblies but also the hubs and the wheels. If cost is not a factor then you can do all of this but it would be much easier to just replace the 7…

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Answer 2

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 3

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 4

Hey Jeremy, Typically with boat trailers the manufacturer will install hydraulic surge brakes because you don't have to worry about the water damaging wires like you would with electric brakes. That being said, if you use a heat shrink butt…

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Answer 5

To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that…

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Answer 6

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

Hey Dave, In my opinion the etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit #e98948 is going to be the stronger option compared to the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit #BLU53FR. Blue Ox started adding safety cables to their baseplate kits as a last resort backup in the…

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Answer 9

Hi Randy, For your 2022 Jeep Gladiator I have the following flat towing component recommendations: Baseplate: If you have a standard model with a factory bumper or a Rubicon with a factory bumper then you can use the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base…

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Answer 10

Choosing the correct rear suspension enhancement for your 2022 Jeep Gladiator will depend on how much sag you are actually getting and if you want to have something that is adjustable or not. The SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs #SS62XR will be…

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Answer 11

Hi Dave, The etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit #e98948 and Blue Ox Base Plate Kit #BLU53FR are designed slightly different, but both are compatible fits for your 2023 Jeep Gladiator. The #e98948 is going to be an easier installation since you…

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Answer 12

The Westlake would be by first choice like tire part #LHWL410. This is actually a Load Range G so the capacity is 4,400-lb max load at 110 psi .This Westlake tire has a speed rating of 81 mph and also has a great warranty as well. The Taskmaster…

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