Determining Correct Axle To Replace Older Axle With Uncommon LM67048 Bearing Combination
Question:
Do you have a hub with straight spindle with these bearings? Spindle is 1 1/4 inches. Its an old trailer. Trying to find a hub of this size......Thanks
asked by: Jim M
Expert Reply:
I have a replacement axle option for you, but unfortunately we do not offer a hub that uses inner and outer bearing # LM67048. That is a pretty uncommon bearing combination and as such I was unable to find any hubs with other vendors that use this combination.
Your best bet is going to be replacing the entire axle with one that uses a more common bearing combination.
To do this you will need to measure hub face to hub face, and spring center to spring center of your current axle, along with determining the axle rating.
The axle rating can be found on the axle tag on the center of the axle, or if it is missing you can divide the GVWR of the trailer by the number of axles.
For example the Dexter Trailer Axle Beam with EZ-Lube Spindles - 89" Long - 3,500 lbs # T3584F-EZ-8974 has a 3500lb axle rating, a hub face to hub face measurement of 89", and a spring center to spring center measurement of 74" as shown in the included diagram.
If this matches your current axle this would be a great replacement option that would uses idler hubs # AKIHUB-545-35-EZ-K or hub and drum assemblies # AKHD-550-35-EZ-K.
If you find your axle is a different length, or has a different axle rating just let me know.
I included videos of the products mentioned for you to take a look at.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 3.5K Axles - 10" Diameter - 5 on 5 - Pre-Greased
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- Easy Grease
- EZ Lube
- Pre-Greased
- L68149
- L44649
- For 3500 lbs Axles
- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 5 on 5 Inch
- 13 Inch Wheel
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- etrailer
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Easy Grease Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 3.5K Axles - 5 on 4-1/2 - Pre-Greased
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub
- Easy Grease
- EZ Lube
- Pre-Greased
- 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 - LM67048
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Bearings
- Standard Bearings
- 1.250 Inch I.D.
- Bearing LM67048
- Race LM67010
- 5000 lbs Axle
- 6000 lbs Axle
- etrailer
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Dexter Trailer Axle Beam with EZ-Lube Spindles - 89" Long - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Axles
- Leaf Spring Suspension
- Easy Lube Spindles
- No Hubs
- 3500 lbs
- Spindles Only
- 74 Inch Long
- 89 Inch Long
- No Drop or Lift
- Dexter
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Dexter Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 2,000-lb Axles - 5 on 4-1/2
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub
- Standard
- L44643
- L44643
- For 2000 lbs Axles
- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- 10 Inch Wheel
- 12 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
more information >
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