Trailer Hubs
lakecountryfisher
Posted 7/5/2016 9:44 AM (#822735)
Subject: Trailer Hubs




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So, blew out a wheel bearing on my trailer on the way home yesterday. Limped it home thankfully. Going to replace both hubs (pretty sure they are the originals from 96) while I am at it. Now, which weight capacity hubs should I go with 1350lb or 1750lb. The boat is a 15' smoker craft restorer console drive w/40hp. Thanks guys.
VMS
Posted 7/5/2016 11:51 AM (#822747 - in reply to #822735)
Subject: RE: Trailer Hubs





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Location: Elk River, Minnesota		Hiya!!

Much of that will depend on your axle. A 3500 lb axle will have a larger rear bearing than the front. The lighter axles (usually those trailers under 2000 pounds) will have hubs that have the same size rear and front bearings.

The best thing to do...take one hub apart, take it with you to wherever you plan to purchase, match up the hubs, then buy an extra set of bearings and races. That way, if you have a failure on the road, you have a temporary fix to get you home without ruining an axle.

Steve
pklingen
Posted 7/6/2016 2:49 PM (#822850 - in reply to #822735)
Subject: Re: Trailer Hubs




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Location: NE Ohio		if they both fit.............You'll never know when you have too much but you'll always know when you have too little!