What Info Is Needed to Pick Out Replacement Hub for Mobile Home Axle

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trying to convert my mobile home axles to 6 lug. what measurement do you need to get me into the right direction? i can pop the brake off and check. in bearing diameter? thank you

asked by: Nic L

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Fitting current hub/drums to mobile home axles is usually a long shot since the MH axles are one-time use and don't use standard trailer components. But what you would need is the diameter of the spindle where the bearings and seal ride. With that we would know if there's a hub that would fit.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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It sounds like you're looking for the Easy Grease Trailer Idler Hub Assembly part #AKIHUB-545-2-G-EZ-1K which uses 1" (L44643) bearings or part #AKIHUB-545-2-G-EZ-2K which uses 1.063" (L44649) bearings. These are both…

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Answer 2

For your AL-KO 7230, the replacement wheel stud you most likely need is the 1/2" Diameter x 2" Long - Qty 1 #7-122. This is the replacement for the Dexter Hub that replaced the AL-KO hub when Dexter bought them out. This should work…

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Answer 3

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 4

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…

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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

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 7

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 8

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…

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Answer 9

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…

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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 three most common lug stud sizes for a trailer are 1/2"-20, 9/16"-18, and 5/8"-18. In order to make sure you get the correct lug nuts you need to measure the lug studs on the trailer now as we have no way to look this…

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Answer 12

There really isn't a particular maximum trailer weight that is used to determine when brakes need to be added to both axles of a tandem axle setup. While I do still recommend checking your local laws, I am also not aware of any general laws that…

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