Availability of Hub With 6 on 5-1/2 Bolt Patter for 2k or 3.5k Axle

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Good afternoon. I am looking to get one of your axle and spring kits. I do not need the wheels and tires. Likely a 2k or 3.5k kit. Perhaps something with a 5 or so spring center. Building a small expedition/overland style trailer so I dont need much weight rating. My question is, would it be possible to get something like that with 6 on 5.5 hubs? Please advise if this is possible and if so what pricing would look like. Thank you in advance.

asked by: Justin S

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There are hubs that have a 6 on 5-1/2 bolt patter that will fit a 3,500 lb axle. You won't find any for a 2k axle. The Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly # AKHD-655-35-K and Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly # AKHD-655-35-EZ-K both have a 6 on 5-1/2 bolt pattern. For brakes you can use the # AKEBRK-35-SA.

If you only want idler hubs you would use the # AKIHUB-655-35-K or # AKIHUB-655-35-EZ-K instead. All of these hubs use # L68149 inner and # L44649 outer bearings commonly found on 3,500 lb axles.

I'm not sure what axle length you are looking for, but for a 3,500 lb axle we have an 89" # e38GR and a 95" # e68GR. You will need to choose 3,500 lb leaf springs and a hanger kit appropriate for your application. I have attached a link for both below.

Another option to consider is the Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension # ASR3500S05. This system will fit any trailer width so you won't have to worry about axle length. You also won't have to worry about leaf springs since this includes the suspension. The Timbren is perfect for an expedition/overland style trailer since it has maximum clearance without an axle beam and each side works independently. The same hubs/hub and drum assemblies will fit the # ASR3500S05.

expert reply by: Robin H

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The correct hubs for the 4400 Lb Lippert Axle NV178936 are 3,500 lb hubs as confirmed by Lippert. If you need to replace the hubs, I recommend Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 3,500-lb Axles - 10" Diameter - 6 on 5-1/2 - Pre-Greased part…

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We do have the bearings you need for your Lippert 4,400 lb trailer axle: - Inner bearing #L68149 - Outer bearing #L44649 You can also get the bearings, races and seal with one kit, the Bearing Kit #BK2-100. If you are looking for grease as well, I…

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Answer 3

The etrailer trailer axle part #e38GR that you referenced is underslung which means the leaf springs attach to the bottom of the axle.

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Answer 4

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 5

Since your trailer has a 3,500 lb axle on it currently the hub part #AKHD-655-35-K that you referenced will be what you'd need to go to a 6 on 5-1/2 inch bolt pattern.

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The wheel bore can be an issue but the bigger concern I see right off the bat is that you have 5 lug hubs and want to use 6 lug wheels. Therefore, we need to get you the correct hubs first before you can address the hub bore difference. The good news…

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I looked up the information on your 2006 Chevrolet Colorado Wheel, and the bolt pattern is a match and your pilot hole will fit over the outer bearing hub bore. As you mentioned, you will want to check your bearing diameter to ensure you have the…

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There is one hub that we carry that uses the LM67048 outer and L68149 Inner bearing. This is a hub and drum assembly #8-407-5UC3-EZ. The only problem is the seal that comes with this is a 10-19 seal which has an inner diameter of 1.719". So this…

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Answer 9

The #84 spindle is just a common way to identify the spindle dimensions typically used for 3,500 lb axles. So instead of listing out the parts, people can just say they have #84 spindles and it's easier to know what fits it. The CE Smith Trailer…

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Answer 10

Trailer alignment starts at the trailer frame hangers and then inspecting or replacing parts. We used to have an alignment kit but the manufacturer decided not to continue it. Check the shackle strap holes first and then the hangers for elongated…

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Answer 11

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 12

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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