Can I Re-Use Hubs and Drums From a 3500-lb Axle on a New 6000-lb Axle?
Question:
I’m wanting to put these 6k lb trailer axles in place of my 3500 lb trailer axles I have now.. my question is can I use my hubs and electric brake system off the 3500 lb axles on the 6k lb axles
asked by: Eric
Expert Reply:
No, you won't be able to use the hubs and brake assembly from your 3500-lb axle on your 6000-lb axle. The hubs from the 3500-lb axle use an # L68149 inner bearing, which is a different size than the # 25580 inner bearing used on a 6000-lb axle like the Dexter # 8327830 ; it should also be noted that the outer bearings, seals and races will be different as well because of the size of the spindles on the axles. You'll also find that a 3500-lb axle uses 10" drums like the # AKHD-545-35-K and the 6000-lb axles use 12" hub and drum assemblies like the etrailer # AKHD-655-6-K .
You may still be able to use the same wheels and tires if they're large enough to fit on a 12" hub and drum and have the same bolt pattern, so that would be the one place you may be able to transfer parts over.
Products Referenced in This Question
Replacement Trailer Hub Bearing - 25580
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Bearings
- Standard Bearings
- 1.750 Inch I.D.
- Bearing 25580
- Race 25520
- 10000 lbs Axle
- 6000 lbs Axle
- 7000 lbs Axle
- 8000 lbs Axle
- 9000 lbs Axle
- etrailer
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Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 3,500-lb Axles - 10" Diameter - 5 on 4-1/2 - Pre-Greased
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- Standard
- L68149
- L44649
- For 3500 lbs Axles
- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- 13 Inch Wheel
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- etrailer
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Replacement Trailer Hub Bearing - L68149
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Bearings
- Standard Bearings
- 1.378 Inch I.D.
- Bearing L68149
- Race L68111
- 3500 lbs Axle
- etrailer
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Dexter Trailer Axle Beam with E-Z Lube Spindles - 89" Long - 6,000 lbs
- Trailer Axles
- Leaf Spring Suspension
- Easy Lube Spindles
- No Hubs
- 6000 lbs
- Spindles Only
- 74 Inch Long
- 89 Inch Long
- No Drop or Lift
- Dexter
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