Axle Recommendation for Small Utility Trailer to Gain Ground Clearance
Question:
I have a tear trailer built on a Harbor Freight 48x96inch frame. I camp quite a bit on trail roads and in the desert. I have a need for tires that are larger than the 12inch wheels that It came with 4 on 4. I would like to replace the axle with something that will give me more ground clearance. What would you recommend? Thanks.
asked by: Tracey
Expert Reply:
For better ground clearance the Timbren HD Axle Less part # ASR2KHDS03 would work great as it has a 4 inch lift built into it and plus it doesn't have a cross beam like most standard axles so it has great ground clearance.
For a hub you would want the part # 84545UC1-EZ which has a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern. The part # TA43RR is a popular 13 inch diameter wheel and tire that would fit this hub.
Products Referenced in This Question
Dexter Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 3,500-lb Axles - 5 on 4-1/2 - Pre-Greased
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub
- EZ Lube
- Pre-Greased
- Standard
- L68149
- L44649
- For 3500 lbs Axles
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- 13 Inch Wheel
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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Provider ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire w/ 13" Vesper White Mod Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - LRC
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire with Wheel
- Radial Tire
- Load Range C
- 175/80-13
- 13 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Acrylic Enamel
- Taskmaster
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Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension - Heavy Duty - Long Spindle w/ 4" Lift - 4 Bolt - 2K
- Trailer Axles
- Rubber Spring Suspension
- Easy Lube Spindles
- No Hubs
- 2000 lbs
- Spindles Only
- Universal Fit
- Lift - 4 Inch
- Timbren
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