Replacement Axle For 1987 Mastercraft Trailer  

My online research did not turn up any direct replacement parts for the HB732 hub you referenced. However, we can help you select new replacement hubs. The things you need to know in order to select replacement hubs are: the bolt pattern on your…

We do offer lots of replacement parts for drum brakes, both electric and hydraulic, and separate parts links for each type are attached for you. The part HB732 refers to an old Hammer Blow Demountable Hub. If you want to consider replacing the hubs…

Dexter 8-249 hubs normally have inner bearings like Item #L68149 and outer bearings like Item #L44649. If these are your bearings (the size will be stamped on them) then it sounds like you need Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly Item #84556UC3 by Dexter…

I may have an option for you but mobile home axles are considered a one-time use only product and are not designed to be used on a standard trailer. Therefore, there are no hub conversion kits for them that will allow you to use standard…

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

Trailer wheel bearings are specific to the spindle that is installed on the axle that is on your trailer. You will need to safely support the trailer, remove the wheel and tire, remove the grease cap, remove the cotter pin and washer that secures the…

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…

To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists 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…

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

The 5.30-12 tires, being wider, are going to make more contact with the road. This means that the noise, and heat build up will be higher than a 4.80-12 tire but the rolling resistance will actually be less because the tire is larger diameter. The…

You will need to measure the diameter of the spindles where the seal and bearings ride. Check out the picture I attached that shows where this is. You will need an exact measurement so either a digital or dial caliper will be needed. To pick out the…

There really isn't a particular maximum trailer weight that is used to determine when brakes need to be added to both axles of a tandem axle setup. While I do still recommend checking your local laws, I am also not aware of any general laws that…