Can I Change a 5 on 4-1/2 Drum With A 5 on 5 Drum For A Trailer With 3,500 lb Axles
Question:
What is the difference of 3500 lb axles or BT8, BTR and 84 Spindle. Thank you.
asked by: Bob A
Helpful Expert Reply:
As long as the drums have the same weight capacity as the axles that you are putting them on then there should be no problems there. If you don't already have the 5 on 5 drums that you are asking about, I recommend using the E-Z Lube Hub and Drum Assembly # 84556UC3-EZ. It has the E-Z lube cap on the end of the drum so if you have E-Z-lube axles it makes greasing your axles easier. It also works great with axles that do not have the E-Z lube option.
Since you are taking the 5 on 4-1/2 drums off of an axle that has a weight capacity of 3,500 lbs and you're moving them to an axle that has a 3,500 lbs weight capacity as well, there won't be any issues with that. If you think that you might need some new bearings on your 5 on 4-1/2 drums you can check out part # BK2-100.
If you would like to install brakes on your axle I recommend the Electric Trailer Brake Assembly both the Right Hand # AKEBRK-35R-SA and the Left Hand # AKEBRK-35L-SA.
I have included some demonstration videos for you as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - Self-Adjusting - 10" - Left Hand - 3,500 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- LH
- 3500 lbs
- Brake Assembly
- Self Adjust
- 10 x 2-1/4 Inch Drum
- etrailer
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Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - Self-Adjusting - 10" - Right Hand - 3,500 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- RH
- 3500 lbs
- Brake Assembly
- Self Adjust
- 10 x 2-1/4 Inch Drum
- etrailer
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Bearing Kit for 1" BT8 Spindle, L44643 Inner/Outer Bearings, 34823 Seal
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Bearings
- Standard Bearings
- Bearing Kits
- Bearing L44643
- Race L44610
- 2000 lbs Axle
- 2500 lbs Axle
- etrailer
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Bearing Kit, L44649 Inner/Outer Bearings, 10-9 Seal
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Bearings
- Standard Bearings
- Bearing Kits
- Bearing L44649
- Race L44610
- 2200 lbs Axle
- etrailer
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Hub Bearing Kit for Lippert, Dexter, and AL-KO Axles - 3,500 lb with #84 Spindle
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Bearings
- Standard Bearings
- Bearing Kits
- Bearing L44649 and L68149
- Race L68111 and L44610
- 3500 lbs Axle
- etrailer
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BTR E-Z Lube Spindle for 2,000-lb Trailer Axles - 1-1/4" Diameter
- Trailer Spindles
- EZ Lube Spindle
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter
- Round
- For 2000 lb Axle
- TruRyde
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#84 E-Z Lube Spindle w/ Brake Flange for 3,500-lb Trailer Axle - 1-3/4" Diameter
- Trailer Spindles
- EZ Lube Spindle
- 1-3/4 Inch Diameter
- Round
- For 3500 lb Axle
- TruRyde
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BT8 Spindle for 2,000-lb Trailer Axles - 1-1/4" Diameter
- Trailer Spindles
- Standard Spindle
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter
- Round
- For 2000 lb Axle
- TruRyde
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Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 3,500-lb Axles - 10" Diameter - 5 on 5 - Pre Greased
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- Pre-Greased
- L68149
- L44649
- For 3500 lbs Axles
- 5 on 5 Inch
- 13 Inch Wheel
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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Bob
1/11/2017
What is the difference of 3500 lb axles or BT8, BTR and 84 Spindle. Thank you.