Replacing Mobile Home Trailer Hub With a Hub that is Compatible with Standard Rims and Tires

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Do you have replacement hubs for house trailer axle hubs, so i can use a regular rim and tire size?

asked by: Randy

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To determine if there are compatible hubs and associated bearings to replace your current hubs to a more standard size you will have to take several precise measurements on the spindle of your axle. It is recommended to use a set of dial calipers to obtain these measurements.

You will need to measure the seal, inner bearing, and outer bearing. It is also possible that there may be bearing numbers stamped on these parts as well, and those would be helpful in obtaining the correct replacement compatible hub. I have included a photo showing these measurement locations and possible bearing numbers.

Please be aware that mobile home axles were originally intended for a single use applications. Mobile home axles are commonly used for home made trailers since they are readily available. Since mobile home axles are not intended for continued use, replacement parts and compatible conversion parts are not usually readily available.

It is possible that there may not be a compatible replacement hub that will convert your current mobile home axle to a more traditional size of hub, that can be used with standard size rims, tires and other associated replacement parts.

If you are able to get the bearing numbers, and or the measurements on the spindles, I would be happy to see if we have anything available. However, for compatibility and safety reasons it may be easier to replace your mobile home axle with a standard trailer axle, and then compatible parts would be more readily available.

expert reply by: Rachael H

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John H.

3/31/2020

I have 7-14.5 Lt Tires. With Doughnut Wheels, Rim Clamps and Nuts. [electric brakes] old trailer house, house frame cut to make a 8x18 ft trailer, carries my small tractor my hub, and lug bolts, and cover for the brakes are all one piece........can you help.....there is no numbers on the BENT hub, [hub is out of round]. Bought new tires, was told my wheel was bent, that was a lie. I can send you a pic if needed.thanks...

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Chris R.

4/1/2020

You honestly might need to replace the axle altogether. A lot of mobile home parts are only made to be used once, so replacement parts can be really hard to come by. If you can email me a picture separately I'd be happy to take a look. Do you by chance know what inner and outer bearings are used on the hub?

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Billy E.

5/18/2020

Ive got a old flatbed trailer with dexter mobile home axles. im looking to update to newer hubs. not having any luck finding them on my own. the seal is 2in the inner bearing is 1 3/8 and the outter bearing is 1 1/4

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Chris R.

5/21/2020

We don't have any hub assemblies that use these size bearings. Are there by chance any numbers printed inside the bearings themselves? Mobile home axles can be hard to find replacement parts for since they're technically only designed for one-time use.

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Alec D.

1/2/2022

@BillyE I believe i have the same axle that you have. I had no luck in finding a direct bolt on hub conversion so what im doing is getting a hub that uses the same outer bearing and a larger more standard size inner bearing. To make the larger bearing fit the spindle i am having my buddy machine me out a sleeve that will press onto the spindle to accommodate the larger inner bearing and seal. So the inner bearing and seal will ride on that sleeve instead of the spindle. Still in the process of doing this ill let you know how it comes out. Hope this helps. The inner bearing i will be using will be a 25580

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Weldabout

4/28/2024

@ChrisR what about an old camper axle.

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Answer 1

Thanks for the information on your trailer. For your axle with brakes I recommend the Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 5,200-lb and 6,000-lb E-Z Lube Axles - 12" - 6 on 5-1/2 #AKHD-655-6-EZ-K if you have the spindles with the integrated grease…

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Answer 2

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…

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Answer 3

I would be happy to help you find the correct axles to replace the mobile home axles on your trailer, but you will actually need to know the hub face to hub face measurement to determine the correct axle length. The spring center measurement is for…

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Answer 4

If your trailer's axles have the 5 bolt brake flange and 12 by 2 inch drums then the brake assemblies, part #AKEBRK-7-SA, will work for you. Verify by measuring the inner diameter and width of the drums. You should know that mobile home axles are…

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Answer 5

Welding a mounting flange, possible item #4-35, is a very precise installation. The flanges need to be installed square and concentric to the hub and drum assembly and each other. If the flange is installed incorrectly rapid brake lining wear,…

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Answer 6

With you having mobile home axles only designed for one time use you would have to cut off your brake assemblies since the backing plate is welded to the axle. Then you will be able to weld on a Brake Flange #4-44-1 to each of your hubs. This will…

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Answer 7

Your 2012 Chevy Silverado 1500 5.3L with factory tow package will easily allow a brake controller like the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 #90195. There is not a plug present under the dash, but the wires are already run. I've attached a video of this…

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Answer 8

Your spindle dimensions match the 42 spindle which has 1.25 inch and 1.75 inch diameters where the bearings ride. So for a brake hub to fit what you have you'd want the part #8-201-9UC3-EZ which has a 6 on 5-1/2 inch bolt pattern and then for an…

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Answer 9

Mobile home axles are meant for one-time use only according to the manufacturer. I advise against continuing to use them. Also, there isn't a hub and drum assembly that would fit (unless the inner and outer bearings on the axle are standard. I…

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Answer 10

It is easy to tell which type of wheel you have on your boat trailer. Lug centric wheels slide onto studs on the hub and are secured with lug nuts, like a car tire. If a wheel is hub centric, the wheel centers on the hub and bolts are threaded into…

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Answer 11

Typically mobile home axles don't have spindles that standard trailer hubs can fit but in your situation you could use the part #008-213-9B which matches the dimensions you listed. This comes with bearings and seals as well.

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Answer 12

I reached out to my contact at Dexter and based on the part number you provided you have an older mobile home axle that has an 86-1/2" hub face to hub face measurement, and 75-1/2" spring center to spring center measurement. They were…

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