5' x 10' Utility Trailer Axle Replace or Rebuild?
Question:
Trailer Axle 5x10 trailer Hello. I am trying to replace axle on my trailer spring center is 58inch but hub face is 76inch so yall offer anything like this or should I try to rebuild to one that has a 73inch face?
asked by: Michael O
Expert Reply:
The main question is does the entire axle need to be replaced? Is the axle damaged? If it is not damaged it can be rebuilt with new bearings, hubs, seals, races, and even spindles.
I would ask that you verify the hub face measurement off the picture below. Hub face (A) refers to the length of the axle measured from the base of one wheel stud to the base of the wheel stud on the opposite side of the axle.
If you determine that your axle does need to be replaced and the hub face is the 72" across I recommend the axle # 20545I-EZ-72-15. This axle includes EZ Lube spindles to make greasing your bearings a lot simpler.
If you are not needing an entire axle and just want to get new hubs and bearings a kit like # AKIHUB-545-2-LF-2K would be a better choice. You will need to pull apart one of your wheel hubs to measure your spindle to ensure it is the correct fitment(see picture below). Both bearings are L44649 (1.063" inner diameter).
If you come up with different measurements on either the axle or the bearing spindle please let me know and I will recommend the correct size for your application.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Dexter Trailer Axle w/ Idler Hubs - EZ-Lube - 5 on 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 72" Long - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Axles
- Leaf Spring Suspension
- Easy Lube Spindles
- Idler Hubs
- 2000 lbs
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- 58 Inch Long
- 72 Inch Long
- No Drop or Lift
- Dexter
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Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 2K Axles - 13" to 15" Wheels - 5 on 4-1/2 - Pre-Greased
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub
- Pre-Greased
- Standard
- L44649
- L44649
- For 2000 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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Dexter Trailer Axle with Idler Hubs - 5 on 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 72" Long - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Axles
- Leaf Spring Suspension
- Standard Spindles
- Idler Hubs
- 2000 lbs
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- 58 Inch Long
- 72 Inch Long
- No Drop or Lift
- Dexter
more information >
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