Recommended Replacement Hubs for Harbor Freight Trailer

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Hello, i have a 1” 25mm spindle on my HarborFreight trailer. I need new hubs to accommodate 15” wheels and 5 bolt 4.5” rims. Im looking for the cheapest possible option.

asked by: Kyle L

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I recommend the Dexter Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 2,000-lb Axles, # 8-258BTUC1 with a 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern and wheel size of 13" to 15".

expert reply by: Michael R

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The downside to buying a "bargain" trailer kit is that customer support, both in terms of helpful information and available replacement parts, can be scarce. The other issue is that products made to sell at a tempting price point…

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From my research on the Harbor Freight 4x8 folding trailer uses 4.80-12 tires on a 12 inch wheel for the 1195 lb capacity trailer and a 5.30-12 for the 1720 lbs capacity trailer. It is a good idea to check your existing tires to see which size they…

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Answer 3

While there are stock axles that are close to the measurements you mentioned, there is not one that's an exact match to the existing axle on your Harbor Freight trailer; in order to get an exact match you'll need to special order a…

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The Dexter Trailer Idler Axle Beam with EZ-Lube Spindles - 60" Long - 2,200 lbs #T20BTR-EZ-6048 will fit any trailer with spring seats 48 inches on center. If you Harbor Freight trailer has leaf springs that are 48 inches on center then you will…

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We can very likely get this worked out. Can you tell me how far it is from spring center to spring center? This is the distance from the middle of one spring to the middle of the other. We will also need the hub face to hub face measurement. This is…

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While you've already pulled the hubs and got your bearing numbers, that is not a common bearing size unless you meant L44649. I recommend using a digital caliper like part #PTW80157 and measure the axle spindle where the bearings ride and then…

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Since you want to change your trailer hubs to the 5-on-4-1/2 bolt pattern I suggest you select a 60-inch axle kit that includes idler hubs, such as one of the two kits shown on the linked page. These two 2K-rated axle kits include 5-on-4-1/2 hubs,…

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Harbor Freight trailers do not typically use standard hubs or spindles. In most of the situations that we have encountered, we do not carry a hub that uses the same bearings and seal that Harbor Freight uses. The best way to determine if we have a…

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I recommend #20545I-EZ-60-10 Dexter Idler Trailer Axle w/ Hubs - EZ-Lube - 5 on 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 60" Long - 2,200 lbs. I like this axle because of the EZ-Lube simple lubrication. You will also want to pick up a U-Bolt Kit #APUBR-10 for…

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The largest diameter tire we have that is compatible with a 12 inch wheel is a ST145/R12 size tire which measures 21.3 inches in diameter. For this I recommend using the Kenda Karrier S-Trail #AM10140 which has a load range of E (1,520 lbs at 80 psi)…

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It sounds like you have a standard 1 inch straight spindle. Because it is for a boat trailer, I recommend replacing your hubs and bearings with a galvanized hub to reduce corrosion. My recommendation is the #AKIHUB-440-2-G-EZ-1K for a 4 on 4 inch…

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Answer 12

Typically, a wider tire will offer more stability, but with a small, light trailer any advantage provided by the wider tire would be tiny. There are some differences in the two tires you mentioned that could possibally make the tire for your setup.…

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