Distance Between Bearings for Trailer Hub on an Old Snowmobile Trailer
Question:
This snowmobile trailer is very old and rusted with an E-Z lube torsion type axle. I bought a hub locally for this 5-4.5 -10inch wheel size. It was not for an E-Z lube axle. My mistake My question is: The E-Z lube distance between bearings appears to be a little longer than the standardinch hub i purchased. I want to MAKE SURE i am picking the right hubs at your store before ordering. Are all E-Z lube designed axles have the flat on the threaded section of the spindle and are that +/- 1/8inch longer????? E-Z Lube axle Hub with L44649 bearings: 1.06 OD shaft / Part #8-259-5UC1-EZ Thank you,
asked by: Willard
Expert Reply:
The only difference between a trailer hub designed for any E-Z lube spindle and a trailer hub designed for a standard spindle is that the E-Z lube spindle will have a grease cap with a removable insert to allow for access to the grease fitting. The distance between the two bearings will be the same which is about 2-1/4" for modern spindles. There are E-Z lube spindles that use a d-ring washer and there are E-Z lube spindles that use a cotter pin, it's really just up to the discretion of the manufacturer.
If you have a distance greater than 2-1/4" between your bearings then the trailer most likely takes a specific trailer hub which we would not have. Therefore, we have two options which are to just rebuild the hubs using the bearing kit part # BK1-150 or replace the axle with a system like part # A20RS545.
I have attached a list of the replacement axle options for as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension w/ Idler Hubs - Standard Duty - No Drop - 5 on 4-1/2 - 2K
- Trailer Axles
- Rubber Spring Suspension
- Easy Lube Spindles
- Idler Hubs
- 2000 lbs
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- Universal Fit
- No Drop or Lift
- Timbren
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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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Dexter Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 2,000-lb Axles - 5 on 4-1/2 - Pre-Greased
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub
- EZ Lube
- Pre-Greased
- Standard
- L44649
- L44649
- For 2000 lbs Axles
- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- 8 Inch Wheel
- 9 Inch Wheel
- 10 Inch Wheel
- 11 Inch Wheel
- 12 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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