Brakes, Hubs, Tires and Wheels for 6,000 lb Axle
Question:
Im building a trailer with 6,000 axles. I need brakes, hubs, wheels and tires. What do you suggest? Tire size I want for this build is 235/80-16
asked by: Charles S
Expert Reply:
I have a complete setup for your trailer that will work great with your 6,000 lb axles.
I recommend using the Electric Trailer Brake Assembly, both left # AKEBRK-7L-SA and right # AKEBRK-7R-SA hand sides of your trailer. These brakes have the self-adjusting feature on them so you don't have to manually adjust your trailer brakes every 3,000 miles.
Since you are building a trailer, you are going to need some wiring as well. I am not sure what kind of trailer you are building, but you might want to start off with a basic taillight kit like # TLL9RK. To wire your trailer brakes, we actually have a kit # HS381-9000, that will give you the 7-Way option. You will also need a power and ground wire for the trailer brakes themselves. We sell this part # 10-2-1 by the foot so you can order as much as you need.
For your hubs I recommend using two of the Trailer Hub and Drum Assemblies # AKHD-655-6-EZ-K. The great thing about this hub and drum assembly is that it has the E-Z Lube cap so if you have an E-Z Lube axle, you can add grease to your axle without having to remove the whole hub assembly.
The tires and wheels that I recommend using are two of the Taskmaster Providers # TTWTRTM2358016E with wheels # AM20741. In this size you can only get the tires separately from the wheels and have them mounted at a local shop. I have also added some demonstration videos for you.
Products Referenced in This Question
Deka Jacketed 2 Wire, 10 Gauge, Brake Wire - per Foot
- Wiring
- Wire
- Jacketed Wire
- 2 Wire
- 10 Gauge
- Deka
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Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - Self-Adjusting - 12" - Left Hand - 5,200 lbs to 7,000 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- LH
- 5200 - 7000 lbs
- Brake Assembly
- Self Adjust
- 12 x 2 Inch Drum
- etrailer
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Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - Self-Adjusting - 12" - Right Hand - 5,200 lbs to 7,000 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- RH
- 5200 - 7000 lbs
- Brake Assembly
- Self Adjust
- 12 x 2 Inch Drum
- etrailer
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Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 5.2K & 6K Axles - 12" - 6 on 5-1/2 - Pre-Greased
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- Easy Grease
- EZ Lube
- Pre-Greased
- 25580
- 15123
- For 5200 lbs Axles
- For 6000 lbs Axles
- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 6 on 5-1/2 Inch
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- 16 Inch Wheel
- 16-1/2 Inch Wheel
- etrailer
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Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 5,200-lb and 6,000-lb Axles - 12" - 6 on 5-1/2 - Pre-Greased
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- Pre-Greased
- Standard
- 25580
- 15123
- For 5200 lbs Axles
- For 6000 lbs Axles
- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 6 on 5-1/2 Inch
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- 16 Inch Wheel
- 16-1/2 Inch Wheel
- etrailer
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Dexstar Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel - 16" x 6" Rim - 6 on 5-1/2 - White Powder Coat
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Wheel Only
- 16 Inch
- 6 on 5-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Powder Coat
- Dexstar
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Wiring Kit for Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuators
- Accessories and Parts
- Brake Actuator
- Disc Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- Wiring
- Hydrastar
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LED Combination Tail Light Kit for Trailers under 80" Wide - Submersible - Driver and Passenger
- Trailer Lights
- Tail Lights
- License Plate
- Rear Reflector
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- Stop/Turn/Tail
- Square
- Kit
- Surface Mount
- Submersible Lights
- LED Light
- 5L x 5W Inch
- Red
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Provider ST235/80R16 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range E
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire Only
- Radial Tire
- Load Range E
- 235/80-16
- 16 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- Taskmaster
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