Replacement Parts for Old Equalizer Brand Axle

Question:

I’m looking for brake kit and possibly bearings for an older equalizer axle, center to center on 4 backing plate bolts are 2.812”, inner bearing surface on spindle is 1.375, outer is 1.062” best I can tell, I have picture of receipts of equalizer axle model number if that would help, I want drums for 5x4.75 and all brakes w backing plates if possible. Thanks

asked by: Derek

Expert Reply:

Given the measurements you provided, is sounds like you're needing a # L44649 (1.063 ID) and a # LM48548 (1.375 ID) bearing. However, we don't offer a brake assembly compatible with the 2-5/16 inch mounting flange bolt pattern you specified, and none of the hub/drums we offer are compatible with the bearings that your spindles use.

If you can't find a compatible hub and brake assembly, your best bet would be to replace your existing axle with something that uses easier to find replacement parts. We do offer some off-the-shelf replacement axles, if you could reply with the hub face to hub face dimension, the center to center spacing between the spring seats and the axle capacity, I'd be happy to check to see if any of the replacements we offer would work for you.

expert reply by: Mike L