Spindle, Brake Assembly and Hub/Drum Recommendations for a 5 on 5 and 8 on 6-1/2 Bolt Pattern
Question:
I am building a trailer to pull behind my Jeep. I am looking for spindles that will work with electric brakes and hubs in both 5 on 5 pattern and 8 on 6.5. This will allow me to match my rims and tires with my Jeep both now and after I swap in my 1 ton axles. Is there a spindle that will work for both.
asked by: Eric
Helpful Expert Reply:
You will need to use two different spindles/hubs/brake assemblies for each set of wheels. Which would make sense since you plan on swapping to a different axle. Spindles aren't something that are easy to swap in and out so your best option would be two have two totally different axles.
For the 5 on 5 setup you would want the spindle part # TRU74FR. For a hub and drum part # 84556UC3, and brake assemblies # 23-27 for right side and # 23-26 for left side.
For the 8 on 6-1/2 setup you would want the spindle part # TRU37FR, hub and drum part #T1870100CB042, brake assembly # 23-464 for left side and part # 23-465 for right side.
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