Trailer Hub Recommend for Utility Trailer with 5 on 5-1/2 inch Bolt Pattern L44649/L68149 Bearings

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5 ON 5 1/2 HUB KIT WITHOUT EASY LUBE AXLE. BEARING SIZE 44649/L 68149 is this kit the same as the easy lube axle. Goes on 5X10 utility trailer

asked by: David E

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The spindles of an EZ lube axle are the exact same as a non-EZ-lube. Only difference being the zerk fitting at the end of it. The EZ lube hubs we offer are the same as the non-EZ-lube hubs with the only difference being the grease cap has a rubber plug that fits the cap.

For a replacement hub to replace yours with a 5 on 5-1/2 inch bolt pattern and matches your bearings of L44649/L68149 you would wan the part # AKHD-555-35-K for a non-EZ lube or part # AKHD-555-35-EZ-K for EZ-lube style.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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James

6/11/2020

I have a 1994 trail star trailer that came with my pontoon unfortunately I find out it’s a 5 on 5 1/2 bolt pattern with a 20.5x8.0-10 tire I was wanting to put some nice rims on it but seem to only find factor white rims do y’all have a nice after market rim if not can I change the hub to a different size so I can put some nice rims on it need tires also please help thanks :James

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Chris R.

6/15/2020

We only have one trailer wheel available that features a 5 on 5-1/2" bolt pattern with the Americana # AM20053, which I don't think is the style you're looking for. If your hubs use the same inner and outer bearings mentioned above, you can replace them with the etrailer # AKHD-545-35-EZ-K, which features the much more common 5 on 4-1/2" pattern. You could pair this with a galvanized rim # AM20048 for a sleek (and corrosion resistant) appearance.

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Answer 1

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 2

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 3

To find the correct hub for your axle you typically need to find the part numbers for your bearings and grease seal, or the diameter of the different spots that they sit on your spindle. We actually have had a customer who sent this information in to…

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Answer 4

I went out to the warehouse and found that the total length of the Trailer Idler Hub Assembly #TA88545-2 is 4-1/4". If you have a straight spindle with a diameter of 1-1/16" then the 2 #L44649 bearings should fit just fine, just note that…

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Answer 5

Overpacking the trailer hub with grease is the number one reason for grease seal failure. For a boat trailer I would recommend re-packing the hubs by hand with grease once per season and you'd be fine. I don't like recommending people use…

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Answer 6

The UFP hub that you've referenced isn't made any longer I don't believe, but we do have some options for you. From some previous customers, we've determined that the UFP H-1062-3 axle has a spindle that has #L44649 inner and outer…

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Answer 7

The key for selecting a replacement grease seal is the reference number, in this case #10-9. The manufacturer code does not matter. This is a single-lip seal with an inner diameter of 1.500-inches and an outer diameter of 1.987-inches. It is…

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Answer 8

The lug studs on the Trailer Idler Hub Assembly #AKIHUB-555-35-K are 1/2" studs, which should match the studs used on your Jeep wheels. From what it sounds like, you're trying to replace the hubs on a trailer to use the wheels from a Jeep?…

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Answer 9

In order to pick out the correct hub assembly for a trailer you are going to need know a few key pieces of information. The first thing you will need to know is the bolt pattern of your hubs. This is so you get a hub that is compatible with your…

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Answer 10

The width of the #AKHD-545-35-EZ-K that you referenced that comes in at 2-1/4 inches is the width where the shoe would touch the drum. If yours overall is 2-5/8 inches including the backing plate then this is the correct fit. I attached a picture…

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Answer 11

Our range of 5-on-5-1/2 hubs for 2000-lb to 3500-lb axles is shown on the linked page. These items include both idler hubs like #AKIHUB-555-35-K for trailers without brakes and also hub/drums like #AKHD-555-35-K for trailers with drum brakes. All…

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