Can a Different Axle be Installed on a Harbor Freight Trailer Frame that is 48 Inches Wide

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Plannig a small travel trailer with a gross weight of 2000#. Can I use this axle on a Harbor Freight 48x96 utility frame, with the HF 12 inch wheels? Thanks.

asked by: Paul J

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Yes, you could use axle # 20440I-EZ-60 for your trailer project! The width of your trailer is the same as the spring seat center to center measurement on the axle (48 inches). The hubs on this axle will accommodate up to 12 inch wheels with a 4 on 4 bolt pattern. I have included a link to a video review of the axle for you.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

Since you want to change your trailer hubs to the 5-on-4-1/2 bolt pattern I suggest you select a 60-inch axle kit that includes idler hubs, such as one of the two kits shown on the linked page. These two 2K-rated axle kits include 5-on-4-1/2 hubs,…

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Answer 2

I actually called Harbor Freight about your trailer to determine what size dust cap is used on that trailer. I reached a tech and he stated that the dust cap is 52mm or 2.0488 inches. It looks like the best option is #BB2047 or #BB2047SS . However,…

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Answer 3

The largest wheel and tire combo we offer that has a 4 on 4 inch bolt pattern and a pilot diameter of 2.5 inch is the Kenda 205/65-10 Bias Trailer Tire with 10" White Wheel #AM3H410 which has an overall diameter of 20.6 inches.

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Answer 4

The downside to buying a "bargain" trailer kit is that customer support, both in terms of helpful information and available replacement parts, can be scarce. The other issue is that products made to sell at a tempting price point may not…

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Answer 5

Trailer wheels are totally separate from the hubs of the trailers so they are not included like with the part #AM3S050. This will fit on the current hub you have now though as long as it's a 5 lug setup and will work well.

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Answer 6

We don't have a standard axle that fits based on the spring seat center dimension you listed so your best option would be the Timbren Axle Less kit part #ASR35HDS02 which has a 3,500 lb capacity, a 4 inch lift built into it, and also attaches…

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Answer 7

25 mm is very close to 1 inch, so there is a good chance the castle nut part #165686 would fit as it is 1 inch. That said we've had customers tell us it's actually 22 mm which we don't carry.

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Answer 8

I do have a solution for you, but we do not recommend using vehicle tires on a trailer. Trailer tires are built with stronger sidewalls to help resist the load that is put on them, while vehicle tires are made for a more smooth ride. Also, we do not…

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Answer 9

We can very likely get this worked out. Can you tell me how far it is from spring center to spring center? This is the distance from the middle of one spring to the middle of the other. We will also need the hub face to hub face measurement. This is…

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Answer 10

I don't think that your wheel size (or lack thereof) has anything to do with the bearings on your HF trailer drying out as much as it is likely that the seal blew out from overfilling the grease or poor installation. This isn't uncommon when…

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Answer 11

The hub and drum assemblies included with Dexter axle, #35545E-ST-89, are too large to fit the 12 inch wheels on Harbor Freight trailer 69897. If the length measurements are correct (89 inches from hub face to hub face and 74 inches between spring…

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Answer 12

I recommend the Dexter Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 2,000-lb Axles, #8-258BTUC1 with a 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern and wheel size of 13" to 15".

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