Choosing Idler Hubs to Replace Rusted Brake Hub/Drums on Jet Ski Trailer

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Want to remove rusted drums on a seadoo jetboat trailer, weight like 2500lbs. I want to just install normal hubs as the brakes have not worked in like 4 years, but need hubs. Can you tell me what hubs I need? Will a normal hub just fit?

asked by: Scott

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Yes, we can help you select compatible idler hubs for your jet ski trailer.

Replacement idler hubs (hubs without a brake drum) can be selected by first confirming the axle's weight rating; this should be indicated on a plate or sticker on the axle itself, or on the trailer's VIN sticker. You need to choose hubs that are properly rated for the weight load that will be on them. You also need to match your wheels' bolt pattern.

Next you need to pull one of your existing hub/drum assemblies and find the bearing part numbers. It is essential that replacement hubs use the same set of bearings as the existing ones; this is necessary to ensure that the new hubs fit properly on your spindles.

The idler hub kit you referenced, Dexter 2000-lb EZ-Lube hub # 8-259-5UC1-EZ, uses bearing # L44649 for both its inner and outer bearings. If your axle is rated for 2K-lbs, has EZ-Lube spindles and your existing hubs use these same bearings and bolt pattern then this kit is correct.

I have included a link to our main page for idler hubs which has filters that allow you to narrow the results shown based on the characteristics of your existing hubs. First, choose axle capacity, then bolt pattern, then the inner and outer bearings to see idler hubs that are suitable for your trailer. An article on bolt patterns is included to help you verify this feature.

I also included links to an article and video on bearings that illustrates how to grease and install them. We offer bearing grease like # L54FR and a bearing packer # L70025 to simplify this process, though the kit you referenced comes pre-greased.

expert reply by: Adam R

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Answer 1

First, thanks for the kind words. We work hard to provide the best online experience in the industry. If the axle you have is a MOBILE home axle and not a motor home axle, then you will have to replace the axle. Mobile home axles are designed for one…

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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

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 4

If you are needing the hub and drum assembly then you will want to go with the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #8-201-5UC3-EZ but if you are just looking for an idler hub then you will want part #8-213-5UC1 instead. These come with the correct…

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Answer 5

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 7

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 8

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 9

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

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Answer 10

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 11

Since both a ST145/R12 size tire, like the Kenda Karrier S-Trail #AM10130, and a 5.30-12 size tire, like the Kenda K353 #AM10068, fit a 12 inch wheel, a ST145/R12 size tire can replace a 5.30-12 size tire. Keep in mind that these tires do have…

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Answer 12

The AL-KO trailer hub part number 8700 that you have is a 3,500 lb trailer hub/drum with a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern. Based on that the #AKHD-545-35-EZ-K is the correct fit and would work great.

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