Spindle and Hub Recommendation for an Axle with Non Standard Spindles
Question:
I was given a couple trailer axles that did not have hubs on them, the inner bearing is 1.375inch and the outer is 1.250, with an axle tube of 3inch o.d. After looking at several parts supply sites I cannot find any hubs with these sizes of bearings together, is there a way to make the needed bearings fit a set of hubs? Id like to use 8 bolt hubs as I have 8 bolt wheels available. Thank you.
asked by: Duane T
Expert Reply:
Based on the dimensions you listed for the spindles you have on the axles that were given to you we do not have any hubs that would fit.
The best solution I could recommend for you so that you could use the axles you have would be to replace the spindles that are currently on the axle with part # TRU37FR. Spindles should only be installed by a qualified welder with experience working on trailers.
For a 8 on 6-1/2 inch bolt pattern hub confirmed to fit this spindle you would want the part # 8-231-9UC1-EZ.
Check out the FAQ article I attached on determining bolt patterns if you are unsure of what 8 lug bolt pattern you have on your wheels.
Products Referenced in This Question
Dexter Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 5,200-lb to 7,000-lb E-Z Lube Axles - 8 on 6-1/2
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub
- EZ Lube
- 25580
- 14125A
- For 5200 lbs Axles
- For 6000 lbs Axles
- For 7000 lbs Axles
- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 8 on 6-1/2 Inch
- 16 Inch Wheel
- 16-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 17 Inch Wheel
- 17-1/2 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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#42 E-Z Lube Spindle w/ Flange for 5.2K to 7K Trailer Axles - 2-1/4" Diameter
- Trailer Spindles
- EZ Lube Spindle
- 2-1/4 Inch Diameter
- Round
- For 5000 lb Axle
- For 6000 lb Axle
- For 7000 lb Axle
- TruRyde
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Hub Bearing Kit for Lippert, Dexter, and AL-KO Axles - 3,500 lb with #84 Spindle
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Bearings
- Standard Bearings
- Bearing Kits
- Bearing L44649 and L68149
- Race L68111 and L44610
- 3500 lbs Axle
- etrailer
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