Dexter Trailer Axle with Idler Hubs Review Video

The Aluminum HWT Hi-Spec Series 03 Mod Trailer Wheel #AM22627 that you referenced has a zero offset and a backspacing of 3-1/2 inches.

What you have is a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern and it sounds like it's a mini mod wheel with the holes you mentioned. If it is aluminum we have a wheel with a 3.19 inch pilot hole. That's just a hair over 3-1/8 inches. It's part…

The Aluminum Hi-Spec Series 03 Mod Trailer Wheel #AM22627 that you referenced actually does take a lug nut with a 60 degree cone like the majority of the wheels on our site. Since the wheel bolt size that fits this wheel is 1/2" - 20 I recommend…

You will have to verify the correct wheel width required for your tires as we have the Dexstar 15" x 5" #AM20422 and 15" x 6" #AM20522. Both these are our most price conscious wheels and have the 5 on 4-1/2" bolt pattern you…

Axles that are 3,500 lbs are all 2-3/8 inches in diameter, and that is the diameter of the 3,500 lb Dexter Trailer Axle with Idler Hubs - 5 on 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 89" Long - 3,500 lbs #35545I-ST-89.

It is not recommend to jack up a trailer by the axle. This may cause damage to the axle itself. It also puts too much stress on the leaf springs. Instead, you will want to place the jack under part of the trailer frame preferably next to the leaf…

From what I was able to find on the Dexter 51955 it is a 3,500-lb axle. However, the weight capacity should be listed on the axle itself, so it would be best to confirm this before purchasing a replacement. You'll also need to know the axle…

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…

I have a solution for you. Unfortunately, given the age and the fact that the bearings do not link to a specific axle, I recommend an entirely new axle for your ~1964 Ford Fairline trailer. For example, I recommend the Trailer Axle with Idler Hubs -…

It is possible that the wrong grease seal was on the spindle/hub. The seal associated with hubs that take inner and outer bearing L44649 is the 10-9 seal. To determine which is correct you will need to measure the spindle where the seal goes. The…

The Dexter Trailer Hub Assembly you referenced, part #AKIHUB-440-2-1K is known as an idler hub. An idler is a hub that is no provisions for trailer brakes. It has no brake drum. Part #8-276-5 is an example of a hub/ drum that has a brake drum that…

In order to find the correct replacement trailer brake assemblies you need to know the axle capacity which is found on the axle tag. The tire size is not really a good indicator of this. It's likely the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit part…