Every
trailer will have busted wheel hubs at some point in their
operational life. A number of things can contribute to their end of
days. However, for your beloved trailer, that shouldn’t be its end
as well, as you can simply replace the hubs alone. It takes a lot of
work, though.
Start
by learning whether your trailer’s wheels are either hub or lug
centric. Hub-centric models have lug bolts that pass through the
wheel from the outside all the way to the hub. They also have a hub
bore that’s designed to shoulder part of the trailer weight, along
with the wheel studs. The wheel’s pilot diameter should be just a
bit larger than the outer diameter of the hub bore.
Once
you know the hub model, check the original specifications of the
hubs, particularly those regarding bearing load and wheel size. Hubs
normally come with five stud holes but others tend to have four. Know
the sizes of the inner and outer bearings; the hub’s stock bearings
will have the proper labels to guide you. If such info is not
available, the trailer’s dealership can provide you with the
appropriate specifications, perhaps maybe even the replacement hubs
that you need.
Replacing
a damaged hub will work wonders in the long run. They can help the
trailer continuously deal with the weight.
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