Replacement Idler Hub Recommendation for 1999 EZ Loader Trailer

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Want to replace hub on 1999 ez loader trailer, everything is matching up except the outer grease seal dia which is 2.326 the inner is right on at 1.719. will this fit? thanks.

asked by: STEVE

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The hub part # AKIHUB-550-35-K will work for you with it's included grease seal. The outer diameter may be different, but since that is what fits to the hub (what you are replacing) it would not matter. The inner diameter matches up which is the most important.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Basically, 2.62 inches is the smallest wheel pilot hole for Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 3,500-lb Axles - 5 on 5 Item #AKIHUB-550-35-K. The hub takes wheels as small as 14 inches and the smallest pilot hole diameter on a 14 inch wheel is 2.62…

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Answer 2

To answer your first question, technically you can put truck wheels on your trailer, there are just a few things you will need to look out for. First, automotive grade wheels tend to have more of an offset than trailer wheels, meaning the center of…

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Answer 3

Yes, the #84 E-Z Lube Spindle w/ Brake Flange #TRU77FR will fit the 2" schedule 40 pipe.

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The TruRyde #84 E-Z Lube Spindle w/ Brake Flange for 3,500-lb Trailer Axles item #TRU77FR has a 3" inner diameter. The E-Z Lube spindle welds onto your 3,500-lb trailer axle it works with L68149 inner bearing and L44649 outer bearing. The Stub…

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Answer 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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Answer 9

The BTR and BT8 denotations refer to the spindle, not the trailer hub. The difference between a BTR and BT8 spindle is that the BTR spindle uses a 1.063" diameter L44649 bearing and the BT8 spindle uses a 0.99" diameter L44643 bearing. In…

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Answer 10

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 11

Depending on how the trailer was made, there will be a few spots you can check to identify the axle. First, if the trailer was pre-made by a specific company, you may be able to find this information in either the paperwork or on a placard somewhere…

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Answer 12

The bearing part #L44649 has an inner diameter of 1.063 and is typically used in 3,500 lb axle hubs and the #L44643 has an inner diameter of 1 inch and is typically used on 2,000 lb axle hubs. If you can get me more info on your trailer like axle…

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