How to Choose Replacement Axle for Lowe's 5x8 Trailer

Question:

Thanks for the info. The measurement for A, hub face to hub face, is 71” and B, leaf center to leaf center, is ~58.5”. I’ll look to see what y’all have that could work. Thanks for your time.

asked by: Chris W

Expert Reply:

I'd be more than happy to help you out!

If you can measure the hub-face and spring-center measurements of your current axle that will help me know what you're needing. For example, the etrailer Trailer Axle with Idler Hubs # e65GR has a hub-face measurement of 89" and a spring-center measurement of 74" (see attached).

expert reply by: Jon G

Hub-Face and Spring-Center Measurements for etrailer Trailer Axle e65GR
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Chris W.

5/10/2022

Thanks for the info. The measurement for A, hub face to hub face, is 71” and B, leaf center to leaf center, is ~58.5”. I’ll look to see what y’all have that could work. Thanks for your time.

Jon G.

5/10/2022

Thank you for the extra info - we do have some axles that are near-matches to what you gave me which I'm linking for you to check out. These have a 72" hub face and a 58" spring center. If you double check your spring center and it matches that 58" then there is nothing wrong with a hub face that is 1" longer than what you have. We have options that come with only a spindle as well as hubs with different bolt patterns. Here are my recommendations: Spindle Only - # e78GR 4 on 4" Pattern - # e62YR 5 on 4-1/2" Pattern - # e32GR Attached are review videos of each for you to check out.