Recommended Axle With 5 On 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern Idler Hubs And Wheels

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Thanks for the info. Just two more generic question. The axle you recommend is good for up to 12 inch wheels. What determines that? Could I put a 13 inch wheel on it?

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I contacted Harbor Freight's tech services line regarding your Haul Master Trailer. Your trailer may have an odd size axle, so the industry standard size parts would not be compatible. Their tech services can't give me the information to help you, so I would need you to pull your hub and give me the bearing number on it for me to tell you if we can change the hubs out for 5 lug or not.

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Jason

11/9/2016

Can you give me a recommendation to replace the axle and upgrade the hubs to 5 lugs?

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Jason S.

11/9/2016

To replace your axle and hubs, I recommend the Dexter Idler Trailer Axle w/ Hubs - EZ-Lube - 5 on 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 60" Long - 2,200 lbs, # 20545I-EZ-60-10. This will give you the 60 inch axle, the idler hubs with the 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern, and the bearings, grease seals, and even has the EZ-Lube spindles with built-in grease zerks for simple lubrication. If you need wheels for your trailer with the matching bolt pattern that are the 4.8 x 12 inch replacements. The upgraded wheel I recommend is the Dexstar Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel - 12" x 4" Rim - 5 on 4-1/2 - White Powder Coat, # AM20132. There are many other style options available in this size. I've attached the link for you. The upgraded wheel and tire combination I recommend is the Kenda 4.80-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" White Wheel - 4 on 4 - Load Range C, # AM30620. If you are interested in an aluminum wheel, then I recommend the # AM30679. You may want to consider an extra wheel and tire for a spare.

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Jason

11/9/2016

Thanks for the info. Just two more generic question. The axle you recommend is good for up to 12 inch wheels. What determines that? Could I put a 13 inch wheel on it?

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Jason S.

11/9/2016

You cannot put a 13 inch wheel on that particular hub # 20545I-EZ-60-10. The hub, bearings, and races are different. If you want to go with 13 inch wheels, I recommend the Dexter Trailer Idler Axle w/ Hubs - EZ-Lube - 5 on 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 60" Long - 2,200 lbs, # 20545I-EZ-60-15. This axle will allow from 12 to 15 inch wheels. For 13 inch wheels, I recommend the Loadstar ST175/80D13 Bias Trailer Tire with 13" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range D, # AM31233. You will want to make sure if you upgrade your wheel size that you have adequate clearance with your fenders.

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Answer 1

You are correct the Quick Trim Chrome Finish Trailer Hub Cover 6 on 5-1/2, item #QT655C, just snaps over the lug nuts. As far as measuring the 6 on 5-1/2 bolt pattern you can measure directly across the wheel from the center of one hole in the wheel…

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Answer 2

The 4.80X12 2 ply tire at 60 psi that you have is a Load Range B tire. The other 4 ply tire at 90 psi should be a Load Range C tire. When the inflation pressure is higher that will indicate a higher load range. The Load Range B tire should have a…

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Answer 3

The 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern of a hub or wheel such as #AM20365 means that there are 5 lugs and, if you drew a circle that passed through the center of each lug the diameter would be 4-1/2 inches. I have included some links and a picture that will…

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Answer 4

Technically, a trailer rated for 10,000 lbs can have 5 lug hubs. They are most common on 3,500 lb axles but can be used on the rare 4,000 lb axles as well. You could have a gooseneck or 5th wheel trailer with the 10,000 lb capacity and tandem axle 5…

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Answer 5

You can certainly go with a larger wheel/tire combo, like the #AM3S050. This is a 175/80-13 tire on a white spoke wheel, which is about 3.5 inches taller and around 2 inches wider than your existing tires. Because we're talking a circular object,…

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Answer 6

The Dexter Torflex Lift Kit you've looked at, part #K71-707-01 isn't a trailer specific item. It's specific to the axle used. If your Scamp has a Dexter Torflex #10 torsion axle, this kit would work great. The axle will have either a…

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Answer 7

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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Answer 8

The old version of the #HBA-CAM used 4 wires, but the product was updated awhile back and now uses only two wires as shown in the photo on the product description page. The white wire from the HBA-CAM would tap into the white ground wire and the blue…

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Answer 9

Since you have a wheelbase/axle spacing of 38 inches the correct hanger kit for slipper springs would be the part #HAP-105-205-01. And then for a 7k trailer axle the u-bolt kit you'd want would be the part #APUBR-8. I attached the diagram to use…

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

The Trailer Leaf Spring, 2250 lbs. 6 Leaf, item #e27SR, is sold as a replacement spring for older trailers and measures 26 inches for eye to eye, center to center. If you are replacing the springs and hangers you will need to use the same center to…

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Answer 12

Based on my research, the Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 8,000-lb E-Z Lube Axles #AKHD-865-8-EZ-K will be a replacement for the 90865 Rockwell hub and drum. Both of these hub and drum assemblies are 12-1/4" diameter, have an 8,000 lb capacity,…

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