Does Replacing AL-KO 3500lb Axle 10 x 1-3/4 Brakes with Wider Assemblies Affect Axle Length
Question:
If I upgrade to 10 x 2-1/4 brakes using the drums that use the same size bearings and seals, wont the existing spindle be too short? Also, will my wheels stick out an extra 1/2? This could be problematic. Thank you.
asked by: Andrew K
Expert Reply:
When you replace the narrower AL KO brake assemblies and drums of your 3,500 lb trailer axle with the wider size of 10 by 2-1/4 inch using the assemblies # AKEBRK-35-SA and hub/drums # AKHD-545-35-K the hub face to hub face dimension would not get affected. You wouldn't be adding any width to your axle.
Products Referenced in This Question
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
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etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes - Self-Adjusting - 10" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 3.5K
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Self Adjust
- 10 x 2-1/4 Inch Drum
- 3500 lbs Axle
- etrailer
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