All About the Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 2,000-lb Axles Video

Based on past information and that bolt pattern you most likely have 2,000 lb axles on your 1966 Apache Eagle Tent Camper. Unfortunately, there are two possible bearing configurations for hubs that fit. There is no way to know which you need without…

Before proceeding, I'd take a moment to confirm the spindle diameter, because there are two different bearing sets that are very close in dimension, so you'll want to be absolutely sure of the measurement you get. We recommend using a digital…

It sounds like you are needing the Trailer Idler Hub Assembly #AKIHUB-440-2-G-1K for your trailer. This hub fits the BT8 Spindle #TRU59FR which is 1" in diameter and has a length of 4-1/4" long from the inner bearing landing to the end of…

To find the correct replacement hubs I would need to know the inner and outer bearing numbers stamped into the sides of the bearings. If the spindle is straight, meaning both bearings have the same inner diameter, then it probably takes a hub with…

I have attached a chart you can check out that describes the torque needed per wheel size, wheel stud size and material. For an 8-inch wheel with a 1/2-inch wheel stud the torque is 75 to 86 ft-lbs. For a 15 inch steel wheel with 1/2 inch wheel studs…

If the hub that was on your trailer axle previously had 8-91A stamped on the back of it your spindle should require inner and outer bearings of #L44649 like you used. The part #8-91-05UC1 SHOULD be an exact replacement. However we need to double…

I do have a solution, but wheels with a 4 x 3.75 bolt pattern are not available. You may be able to find some wheels that match at a junk yard but nobody makes them anymore. That being said, I recommend switching the hubs on your trailer to hubs with…

The information you provided is great! From your part numbers I was able to find that the bearings would be a direct switch but that the grease seal and grease cap dimensions on the hub you have and the, 8-173-16UC3, 4 on 4 Trailer Hub / Drum…

In general the etrailer.com hubs like part #AKIHUB-440-2-1K cost a bit less than the Dexter hub equivalents but offer the same fit and performance. We just get them at a better price so we can pass the savings on to you. Since your spindle has…

To change your hub bolt pattern will require you to change hubs to one that has the bolt pattern you need. You will need to know what spindle you have on your trailer. In order to do that you can either get the inner and outer bearing numbers from a…

We do not carry any wheels with a 4 x 3-3/4 inch bolt pattern. The 4 on 4 inch option like the Kenda 5.70-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" White Wheel #AM30153 is 4 inches from center of wheel lug hole to center of wheel lug hole. If you are…

Your Timken 07100 bearings have the same dimensions as bearing #L44643. They both have a 1 inch inner diameter and fit a BT8 spindle. The correct bearing kit is part #BK1-100. The Bearing Buddy protector to fit is part #BB1980A-SS in stainless steel…