Diameter of Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 2,000 lb Axles

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Question:

what is the diameter dimension of the rim alignment ledge on this hub I plan on using it for my idler wheel for the saw blade on a band saw sawmill Logs I am building. Thanks

asked by: Joe B

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Expert Reply:

I wasn't quite sure the exact measurement you were referring to in regards to "diameter of the rim alignment ledge" for the Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 2,000-lb Axles # AKIHUB-440-2-2K so I took a number of measurements of this hub.

If you take a look at the accompanying photo I made you can see each of the measurements. I have also added a link to a video review of this hub for you to take a look at as well.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

Can you get me the diameter of the spindle where the bearings ride? With that info we can determine if we have a hub that's going to fit and work well. If you check out the picture I attached you'll see the three dimensions I need. The…

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Answer 2

I may have a solution for you, but I'm not aware of a bearing that has the L44640 number. However, the Replacement Trailer Hub Bearing - L44649 #L44649 is a fairly common bearing found in trailer hubs and has an inner diameter of 1.063". If…

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Answer 3

The closest grease seal we have available to the measurements you provided is the TruRyde Double Lip Grease Seal #RG06-010. This seal has an inner diameter of 1.249 inches and an outer diameter of 1.983 inches. You can use a digital caliper like…

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Answer 4

I have a solution for you. You would actually want the part #AKIHUB-440-2-2K as it has a 4 on 4 inch bolt pattern like you need and the bearings that come with the hub are designed to fit a hub with 1-1/16 inner diameter bearings.

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Answer 5

To find the correct replacement hubs I would need to know the inner and outer bearing numbers stamped into the sides of the bearings. If the spindle is straight, meaning both bearings have the same inner diameter, then it probably takes a hub with…

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Answer 6

A BT8 spindle would have a diameter of .99 of an inch where the bearings would both install and would have a diameter of 1.24 where the great seal would ride. That would require a hub part #AKIHUB-440-2-1K for an idler hub. A BTR spindle would have…

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Answer 7

I am not sure what you mean by "short hub" but I went out to the warehouse and found that the Trailer Idler Hub Assembly #AKIHUB-440-2-2K you referenced has a total depth of 4-1/4" as you can see in the attached picture.

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Answer 8

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 9

To determine the size of the hub assembly you need to purchase you have to determine which bearings are in the old assembly. If the old assembly has L44649 inner bearings, you would use the hub you chose #8-258-5UC1. If the inner bearings are marked…

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Answer 10

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Answer 11

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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Answer 12

To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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