Difference Between 72 inch Dexter Axles 204401-EZ-72 and 20545I-EZ-72-10
Question:
What is the difference between the 204401-EZ-72, and the 20545I-EZ-72-10? It appears that it is only a 4 x 4 hub, 204401, 8-13inch wheels and 20545I which has 4 1/2 on 5, but only up to a 12inch wheel? Then there is the 20545I-72-15 with 12-15inch wheels, but not an EZ lube, and loses 200lb in weight. I am having to replace a boat trailer axle with 12inch wheels, and would like to increase capacities by using the 13inch wheels if possible. In the video, I noticed that you do not include a washer behind the castle nut. What holds the outer bearing in place? Thanks
asked by: Ivan H
Helpful Expert Reply:
The difference is the bolt pattern of the hubs that either axle comes with. The part # 20545I-EZ-72-10 comes with idler hubs that have a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern and part # 20440I-EZ-72 comes with hubs with the bolt pattern 4 on 4 inch.
The bearing fits pretty snugly in the hub and the seal acts to slightly hold it in as well.
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Dexter Trailer Idler Axle w/ Hubs - EZ-Lube - 5 on 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 72" Long - 2,200 lbs
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Dexter Trailer Axle w/ Idler Hubs - EZ-Lube - 4 on 4 Bolt Pattern - 72" Long - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Axles
- Leaf Spring Suspension
- Easy Lube Spindles
- Idler Hubs
- 2000 lbs
- 4 on 4 Inch
- 58 Inch Long
- 72 Inch Long
- No Drop or Lift
- Dexter
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