Recommended 6-Bolt Hub and Drum Assembly for Off-Roading Trailer

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I need to know which 6 on 5-1/2 hub and drum assembly will work with the following products I have: Timbren ASR35HDS02, and Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit w/ Parking Brakes - 12

asked by: Bryan

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Expert Reply:

You need the Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly # AKHD-655-6-EZ-K to round out your setup. This means you need the following parts for your application:

- Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension # ASR35HDS02
- Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit w/ Parking Brakes - 12" # 23-112-113
- Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly # AKHD-655-6-EZ-K

It sounds like you're prepping for an off-road trailer so if that's the case I also recommend checking out the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Brake Controller # RED44FR because it has settings for on-road and off-road towing, as well as the Lock N Roll coupling setup like what we see with the Vehicle Side # 336VS503505 and Trailer Side part # 336TS528 or part # 336TS504.

I've attached some videos of these parts so you can gain some further insight!

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

The only Timbren Heavy-Duty Axle-Less Trailer Suspension which allows you to obtain hubs/drums with a 5 on 5" bolt pattern is part #ASR35HDS02 which is rated for 3,500 lbs. In order to obtain this bolt pattern with brakes you'll need the…

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Answer 2

In order to use 6-on-5-1/2-inch bolt pattern hubs on a Timbren axle-less suspension system those hubs will have to use the same bearing set as the hubs intended for that system. In the Timbren system #ASR35HDS02, for example, which has 4-inches of…

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Answer 3

Thank you for the pictures. Your Timbren 3500 Axle-Less system has the upgraded heavy duty spindle. This will use the Bearing Kit #BK3-100. This will include the following components if you do not want the entire kit. Inner Bearing #25580 Inner Race…

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Answer 4

With the Timbren Axle Less system part #ASR35HDS02 that you referenced we do have hubs that fit it that have the 6 on 5.5 inch bolt pattern you are wanting like with the #8-201-9UC3-EZ. Then for a set of self-adjusting brake assemblies you'd want…

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Answer 5

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 6

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 7

Traditionally, trailer manufacturers did not use electric brakes on boat trailers because the brake magnet wiring and trailer wiring did not always have the best insulation or water protection. These days, more and more manufacturers are using…

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Answer 8

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 9

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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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

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 12

Hey Jeremy, Typically with boat trailers the manufacturer will install hydraulic surge brakes because you don't have to worry about the water damaging wires like you would with electric brakes. That being said, if you use a heat shrink butt…

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