Upgraded Trailer Axle Solution for 4x8 Harbor Freight Trailer  

We can very likely get this worked out. Can you tell me how far it is from spring center to spring center? This is the distance from the middle of one spring to the middle of the other. We will also need the hub face to hub face measurement. This…

From what I could find, the Harbor Freight trailers do say not to exceed 45 miles per hour in the owners manual. That being said, the tires they use are not rated very high and may be the limiting factor. The trailer you have looks to use a 5 on 4…

From my research on the Harbor Freight 4x8 folding trailer uses 4.80-12 tires on a 12 inch wheel for the 1195 lb capacity trailer and a 5.30-12 for the 1720 lbs capacity trailer. It is a good idea to check your existing tires to see which size they…

Since you want to change your trailer hubs to the 5-on-4-1/2 bolt pattern I suggest you select a 60-inch axle kit that includes idler hubs, such as one of the two kits shown on the linked page. These two 2K-rated axle kits include 5-on-4-1/2 hubs,…

The hub and drum assemblies included with Dexter axle, #35545E-ST-89, are too large to fit the 12 inch wheels on Harbor Freight trailer 69897. If the length measurements are correct (89 inches from hub face to hub face and 74 inches between spring…

Yes, you could use axle #20440I-EZ-60 for your trailer project! The width of your trailer is the same as the spring seat center to center measurement on the axle (48 inches). The hubs on this axle will accommodate up to 12 inch wheels with a 4 on 4…

In order to find the correct axle, you will need to know the dimensions from hub face to hub face and spring center to spring center, like in the photo I've added. I've also attached a link to our page with each of our available axles so you…

That's going to depend on the specs of your trailer frame and current axle measurements. To go with a standard axle you'll need to measure the hub face to hub face measurement, and spring seat to spring seat measurement (shown in diagram…

In order to find a replacement axle for your Harbor Freight trailer you will need to take some measurements to determine the correct axle length. The most important measurement is the distance from hub face to hub face. Additionally, you can measure…

Yes, you can definitely use bias tires, like part #AM3S870 you looked at, on the highway. Bias tires weren't really designed for off-road use per se but they are better for it. Likewise radials are better for highway use than bias tires and…

There will be 54" between the backs of two of the Dexstar Steel Mini Mod Trailer Wheel item #AM20365 when installed on the 60" Trailer Axle with Idler Hubs item #e84YR. This is without the tires so when you add rubber to the item #AM20365…

The Dexter Trailer Idler Axle w/ Hubs - EZ-Lube - 5 on 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 60" Long - 2,200 lbs #20545I-EZ-60-15 is a great starting point to upgrade your trailer. This will give you a standard size axle with good bearings, hubs, and EZ-lube…