Trailer Hub with 5 on 4.5 inch Bolt Pattern to Replace 5 on 4.75 inch Bolt Pattern

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Hello, i have a single axle trailer that i would like to replace the 5x4.75 to 5x4.50 hubs. no brakes. From what I know sofar is it has a 1 TruRyde castle nut set up. it has a 1.723 rear seal, 1.375 fear bearing shaft and 1.0625 front bearing shaft. its a little over 4-5/8 long. what hub kit will work. I have more dimensions if needed. thanx

asked by: Jacob

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We have just what you are looking for with the trailer hub part # AKIHUB-545-35-G-EZ-K. This has the correct bearing to fit your spindle and has the 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern you are looking for as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Yes, going from a 4 leaf to a 6 leaf spring would add slightly to your ride height. For example, if the current 4 leaf spring has 3/8" thick leaves, and you go to a 6 leaf spring with 3/8" thick leaves, you would be adding…

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Answer 2

Yes, you can replace your 4 Leaf Springs with 5 Leaf Springs like part #e34SR as long as you replace all of the springs at the same time. There really isn't any advantage if you want to go with 5 leaf springs over 4 leaf springs. Typically,…

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You need to do a little more checking to be sure but I think we have what you need. Check your bearing numbers. If you have #L68149 for your inner and #L44649 for your outer then switching to a 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern is no problem at all. If your…

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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…

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Answer 5

After you've packed the bearings and assembled everything, carefully slide the hub assembly onto the spindle and install the outer bearing. Install the spindle and tang washer and run the spindle nut down finger tight, then rotate the hub…

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Answer 6

To change your hub bolt pattern will require you to change hubs to one that has the bolt pattern you need. You will need to know what spindle you have on your trailer. In order to do that you can either get the inner and outer bearing numbers from…

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Answer 7

I was not able to locate any information on your trailer's wheel hubs. However, there is a simple way to determine the correct hubs that will work for you. The first thing you'll have to look at is your wheel bolt pattern.…

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Answer 8

There is a spare tire carrier that will work for you, the CE Smith Offset Spare Tire Carrier #CE27310G. This carrier fits trailer frames that are up to 3-1/2" wide x 4" tall and holds 4 and 5 lug trailer wheels (4 on 4" as…

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Answer 9

You will need to remove an existing wheel and hub. Once this is done clean the bearings and seal off and record the part numbers, be sure not to mix up the numbers for the inner and outer bearings. With the bearing part numbers and seal part number…

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Answer 10

You will need to measure the diameter of the spindles where the seal and bearings ride. Check out the picture I attached that shows where this is. You will need an exact measurement so either a digital or dial caliper will be needed. To pick out…

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Answer 11

If your Carson trailer uses a standard spindle, you will need the Dexter Trailer Hub Assembly, #84550BX. This hub assembly includes lug nuts, L68149 inner bearing and race, L44649 outer bearing and race, grease cap and grease seal. If you have a…

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Answer 12

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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