Why Can't CE Smith Trailer Axle CE33201GA-HUB be Used with 12 inch Wheel

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Can I use a 12 inch 5 bolt 4.5 pattern on this axle? Why only 13-15?

asked by: Jason S

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Expert Reply:

The wheel mounting flanges on the hubs that come with the CE Smith Trailer Axle part # CE33201GA-HUB are only compatible with wheels that are between 13 and 15 inch in diameter. Basically the flange is too big to fit behind a 12 inch wheel.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Yes, you are able to mount a 4 on 4 inch bolt pattern hub on the CE Smith Trailer Axle #CE33201GA. I recommend the CE Smith Trailer Hub Assembly #CE13109 to pair with this axle. To ensure this axle will fit on your Harbor Freight trailer, I recommend…

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Answer 2

In order to find the correct replacement axle for a trailer you'll need to know the axle capacity, spring center length, and hub face length. The lengths are usually found on the axle tag with the axle capacity in the form of "HF=" or…

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Answer 3

Yes, the grease will reach the inner bearing through a hole on the spindle on the CE Smith Trailer Axle Beam #CE33201GA. I have included an image below that shows the hole in the spindle.

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Answer 4

We do carry two axles that are galvanized. We offer part #CE33201GA-HUB. This is a 57-1/2 inch long hub face to hub face straight axle with 5 on 4-1/2 idler hubs. The weight capacity for this axle is 1,800-lbs. The overall beam length is 62 inches.…

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Answer 5

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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Answer 6

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 7

A BT8 spindle would have a diameter of .99 of an inch where the bearings would both install and would have a diameter of 1.24 where the great seal would ride. That would require a hub part #AKIHUB-440-2-1K for an idler hub. A BTR spindle would have…

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Answer 8

To determine the size of the hub assembly you need to purchase you have to determine which bearings are in the old assembly. If the old assembly has L44649 inner bearings, you would use the hub you chose #8-258-5UC1. If the inner bearings are marked…

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Answer 9

To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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Answer 10

To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that…

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Answer 11

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Answer 12

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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