What Would Be Needed to Change Hubs of M1102 Trailer to 5 on 5 inch

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Good morning! I have a M1102 trailer, stock. I would like change the bolt pattern to match my Jeep 5x5 but I want to retain the surge brake and torsion axle. I dont mind purchasing new drums, backing plates, drums, bearings etc. what would i need to get this done. thank you.

asked by: Leonard D

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Helpful Expert Reply:

We've checked in the past and found that the M1102 trailer that you have has a hub that has bearings # 14125A and # 25580 which matches hubs like the # 42866UC3-EZ which has an 8 lug bolt pattern. There isn't a hub that would fit that has the 5 on 5 inch bolt pattern you are looking for.

The only way would be to swap your axle for something that has a lower capacity which has the 5 bolt pattern you are wanting.

The 3,500 lb trailer axles have 5 on 5 inch bolt pattern hubs like the # AKHD-550-35-EZ-K. So what you would want to do is go with a 3,500 lb axle replacement. To do that you would need to know the hub face to hub face dimension of your current axle as well as the distance between the spring seat centers.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #K08-201-9B does include the standard and E-Z lube grease caps. What you see in the product images and review video is what you get.

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Answer 2

Weight ratings are a little weird when it comes to hub/drum assemblies but as long as the bearings and the inner diameter of the seal (2.250") that comes with the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 6,000 lb E-Z Lube Axles #K08-201-9B…

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Answer 3

The difference between the standard and EZ hubs is in the grease cap. For instance, the Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 3,500-lb E-Z Lube Axles #AKHD-545-35-EZ-K is the same hub, bearings, seal, and races as found in #AKHD-545-35-K but the grease…

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Answer 4

You will want to use a dial caliper or micrometer to measure the inner diameter of the hub you have on your trailer to determine what size cap would be needed. Check out the picture I attached that shows this measurement being taken on a hub. I…

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Answer 5

I went out to our warehouse and measured the Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly part #AKHD-655-6-K for you. The hub bore is 3.409" therefore that would be the minimum hub bore on your trailer wheels. Almost all of the trailer wheels we offer with a 6…

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Answer 6

Based on the question you looked at I'm going to assume your outer bearing has a 1.75" inner diameter and your inner bearing a 1.25" inner diameter. You will want to verify this information to make sure it is correct. For a hub with a 6…

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Answer 7

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 8

Hey Richard, thanks for reaching out! The Dexter DX7.5 Drop-N-Go Brake Actuator #099-175-00 is a great option for a replacement actuator because it's a direct replacement for the common Model 60 actuators that were popular in the '90s.…

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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 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 11

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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Answer 12

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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