Choosing Replacement Hub and Drum Assemblies for Mobile Home Axles Used on Gooseneck Trailer

Question:

Hello I have a gooseneck trailer with Dexter axles but they are mobile home wheel and hub. I would like to covert that to either 6 lug it 8 lug hub what would I need to do that. Also it has12x2 brakes on it. Thanks

asked by: Jason F

Expert Reply:

Typically, mobile home axles are designed for one time use. The bearings and grease seal used are often not compatible with common trailer parts. To determine if we have a replacement hub and drum assembly that will work for you, we will need some additional information from the axles on your trailer.

If the part numbers are available, the part numbers for the existing bearings and grease seal will be needed to choose a replacement hub and drum. If the part numbers are not visible on the existing components, you will want to use a digital caliper # PTW80157to measure the spindle at the inner bearing seat, outer bearing seat, and grease seal seat. The grease seal's outer diameter will also need to be measured by using the dial caliper to find the diameter of the grease seal seat on the hub.

I have attached a photo showing where these measurements will need to be taken on the spindle.

If you would like to get back to me with the bearing and great seal part numbers, or the measurements from your spindle, I will be happy to determine if we have a replacement hub and drum assembly that will work for you.

expert reply by: Victoria B