CE Smith Trailer Hub Assembly Review and Installation Video

The inner diameter of bearing #L44649 is 1.063 inches. The inner diameter of bearing #L68149 is 1.378 inches. Both fit on a #84 spindle. The matching race for bearing L44649 is #L44610. And the matching race for bearing L68149 is #L68111. These…

The trailer will have a plate or sticker on it that will list 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 will list the weight capacity. You can…

To get you to a higher speed rating of 81 mph I would go with the Kenda Karrier ST145/r12 par #AM31202 which is only a little bigger and has the higher speed rating you are wanting. It has the correct 5 lug wheel bolt pattern as well.

Most likely you would be able to remove the 5 on 5 inch hub of your trailer axle and replace it with the part #84545UC1-EZ but you are going to need to verify that this hub will fit your spindle. In order to do that you can either get the inner and…

The torque spec depends on the lug nut type, wheel size, and material. For the Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Tire w/ 12" Galvanized Spoke Wheel #AM31202 the torque spec would be 75-85 ft-lbs. I have attached a chart below for your…

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…

I spoke with my contact at CE Smith regarding the Trailer Hub Assembly #CE13100 that you reference. She stated that they use an NLGI #2 red grease like the LubriMatic LMX Industrial Strength Grease #L11390. This will be compatible with the grease…

To determine which hubs would be best for your boat trailer there are a few things you will need to look at; the axle capacity on your boat trailer, the inner bearing number, outer bearing number, grease seal number, the bolt pattern of your wheels,…

While there is a similar option for you, the Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 2,000-lb Axles - 5 on 4-1/2 - Galvanized #AKIHUB-545-2-G-1K is only for 10" to 12" wheels. For an option that will work with 8" wheels, uses the same L44643…

The pilot hole diameter of a wheel is only important when dealing with hub centric wheels, which are more typically found on passenger vehicles. Standard trailer wheels are centered on the lugs, so as long as you match up the bolt pattern, the wheels…

Whenever available I always recommend going with trailer tires that are rated for higher than 65 mph. It's too easy to accidentally go faster than 65 on the highway even when pulling a trailer so it's always a good idea to have some cushion…

The 145/80-12 tires would be about an inch wider and an inch taller than your current 4.80-12 tires. The 1 inch height difference would raise your ride height by a half inch, and the wider tread would provide more pavement contact for greater…