How to Find Replacement Hubs for 1966 Apache Eagle Tent Camper

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Hello. I have a 1966 Apache Eagle Tent Camper and has 4 on 4, 8 Wheels. In your experience, can you tell me if you have a replacement Wheel hub that will fit... without having to remove the old hub and measure the axle first? Thanks

asked by: Matthew M

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Expert Reply:

Based on past information and that bolt pattern you most likely have 2,000 lb axles on your 1966 Apache Eagle Tent Camper. Unfortunately, there are two possible bearing configurations for hubs that fit. There is no way to know which you need without removing the hub to identify the bearings.

You may be able to find a part number stamped in the bearing, it would either be # L44643 or # L44649. If you can't find a part number, you will need to measure the inner diameter of the bearings or measure the spindle where the bearings ride. This will require a digital caliper like the # PTW80157.

The # L44643 has an ID of 1" and the # L44649 has an ID of 1.063". Based on what you find you can use one of the following:

-Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 2,000-lb Axles - 4 on 4 - L44649 Bearings # AKIHUB-440-2-2K

-Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 2,000-lb Axles - 4 on 4 - L44643 Bearings # AKIHUB-440-2-1K

I have attached a diagram below showing where part numbers are typically found as well as where to measure for your reference.

expert reply by: Robin H

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Spindle, Hub, Bearing, and Seal Information.
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Answer 1

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Answer 3

The BTR and BT8 denotations refer to the spindle, not the trailer hub. The difference between a BTR and BT8 spindle is that the BTR spindle uses a 1.063" diameter L44649 bearing and the BT8 spindle uses a 0.99" diameter L44643 bearing. In…

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Answer 4

Yes, you can go with hub #AKIHUB-545-2-G-1K since it uses the same bearings and seal size as your regular hub #AKIHUB-440-2-G-1K. Keep in mind that you will also have to switch to wheels with the 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern. I would assume you are…

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Answer 5

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 6

The bearings on your Ultra-Tow trailer are the 30205. Unfortunately, we don't carry any hubs that use this bearing combination. They aren't the easiest to find and I doubt you'll find them galvanized. There may be a 5 lug option out there…

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Answer 7

I have a solution for you. You would actually want the part #AKIHUB-440-2-2K as it has a 4 on 4 inch bolt pattern like you need and the bearings that come with the hub are designed to fit a hub with 1-1/16 inner diameter bearings.

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Answer 8

The bearing part #L44649 has an inner diameter of 1.063 and is typically used in 3,500 lb axle hubs and the #L44643 has an inner diameter of 1 inch and is typically used on 2,000 lb axle hubs. If you can get me more info on your trailer like axle…

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

The best way to select a new hub is to match it based on the bearing set used in the original part. New hubs must use the same bearings as your old ones in order for them to fit on your spindles, so if you can find the part numbers from your inner…

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