Replacement Hub For an Older Shorelander Trailer With Inner Bearing 1-3/8 Inch & Outer 1-1/16 Inch

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I have what I think is an old Shorelander Trailer and I need to replace both hubs. The trailer has tapered spindles. The existing hubs are 5 X 4 1/2 lug configuration. I took a digital micrometer and measured the tapered spindle and came up with the following: Inner thickness of tapered spindle: 1.3705 or 1 3/8”? Outer thickness of tapered spindle: 1.0620 or 1 1/16”? I also noticed that the inner bearing had no bearing race on the back side of the hub. Do I also need an inner bearing race to place on the tapered spindle and attached with Loctite before installed the new hub with new front and rear bearings. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thx!

asked by: Scott A

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Based on your measurements you will need a Inner Bearing # L68149 and Outer Bearing # L44649. This is the common size used on 3,500lb trailer axles. It seems odd to not have a Inner Race # L68111 on your hub. The bearing race will be a press in fit and will not require Loctite to hold it in place. On the CE Smith Trailer Idler Hub Assembly # CE13515 you saw the races will already come pressed in place. I do recommend measuring the landing for the grease seal. The Seal # 58846 included on this hub has a ID of 1.719". Many older boat trailer hubs used a Seal # 168255TB which has an ID of 1.687". Please let me know if your spindle has a different size for the spindle.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

In order to find the correct replacement hubs for your Shoreland'r boat trailer, you need to first know what bearings your current hub has. You will need to take apart your current hub assembly and look at the bearings themselves; wipe away the…

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Answer 2

Thanks for the picture! If you can't get your races out, you'll just need the entire new hub assembly #AKIHUB-545-2-EZ-2K which comes with brand new races already installed, new bearings, and new grease seals but you'll need to use #34823…

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Answer 3

You are going to need to track down a dial caliper or micrometer. I did some online research and wasn't able to find any results for a Dico 45263 hub, but I might be able to get you an equivalent. I'll need some more information to find you a…

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Answer 4

It looks like you're likely trying to replace your hubs/drums on your Dexter axle and I do believe that the "0100" you found on the spec plate actually reads "D100" since that was one of the models that Dexter had for this…

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Answer 5

The Kenda K353 Bias Trailer Tire - 5.30-12 - Load Range C #AM10066 has a speed rating of 65 mph and like you mentioned a max load capacity of 1,045 lbs at 80 psi. However you should make sure that the combined maximum load rating is higher than the…

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Answer 6

I did some online research and wasn't able to find any results for a Dico 45263 hub, but I might be able to get you an equivalent. I'll need some more information to find you a replacement, including the number of lugs and bolt circle of the…

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Answer 7

Load range B trailer tires are going to have a lower capacity than C load range tires. Basically that, psi rating, and the ply rating are the only differences. A higher load range tire would last a little longer than lower load ranges of the same…

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The closest radial tire size I would have to replace the 4.80-12 bias tire size is the Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145R12 Radial Trailer Tire #AM10130. The 4.80-12 bias tire is 20.7 inches tall and 4.9 inches wide. The 145R12 radial tire is 21.3 inches…

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Answer 9

Yes, the Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Trailer Tire #AM10140 referenced in your question will fit the same 12 inch wheel with a 4 inch width that your existing 4.80-12 size tires are mounted to. Just note that the ST145/R12 tire will be…

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