Solution for Fitting Modern Trailer Wheel and Tire Size to Boat Trailer Axle with Old Spindles
Question:
I have an older boat trailer with .750 straight axles, using l11949 inner and outer bearings would you have a hubcentric rim to fit this?? Or whats the cheapest way to convert this to something usable, it has weld in spindles to a u shaped steel
asked by: Josh
Expert Reply:
The easiest solution will most likely be to cut off the spindles and install a set that have dimensions compatible with current trailer hub/drums which will allow you to use a standard wheel.
To use the hub part # AKIHUB-440-2-1K that you referenced you'd need a BT8 spindle like the part # TRU94FR. From there you could install a standard wheel with a 4 on 4 inch bolt pattern like the Kenda Wheel and Tire part # AM30630 which is a 4.80-12 trailer tire mounted on a 12 inch wheel.
Products Referenced in This Question
Kenda 4.80-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" Galvanized Wheel - 4 on 4 - Load Range C
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire with Wheel
- Bias Ply Tire
- Load Range C
- 4.80-12
- 12 Inch
- 4 on 4 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Galvanized
- Boat Trailer Wheels
- Kenda
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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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Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 2,000-lb Axles - 4 on 4 - L44643 Bearings - Pre-Greased
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub
- Pre-Greased
- Standard
- L44643
- L44643
- For 2000 lbs Axles
- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 4 on 4 Inch
- 8 Inch Wheel
- 10 Inch Wheel
- 12 Inch Wheel
- 13 Inch Wheel
- 14 Inch Wheel
- etrailer
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