Hub question

[G_Lipe]

i have an 88 bass tracker in the orginal trailer, putting new tires on today and i managed to break off one of the threaded inserts for the wheel bolts so now i get to put on new hubs . The question is how do i know what hubs i need i know the rims are 5 on 4.5 but don't know bout the current bearing size, do i have to remove the hub to find out. Finally am i going to do any damage on short trips using only the four bolts on one side?

thanks

 

[bruceb58]

Re: Hub question

You can just replace the stud that broke. They are pressed in. You can either order one online from a trailer parts place or pound out one of the good ones and bring it to a well stocked auto parts store to see if they carry one.

I have had problems finding them at auto parts stores and have found that buying them from trailer parts suppiers were better.

here is an example of one:
http://shop.easternmarine.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=catalog.prodInfo&productID=6733&categoryID=0

The three dimensions shown on that drawing are what you are going to need to match up.

I wouldn't drive on 4 studs. Last summer, I had one stud break off. Within 50 miles, I lost my tire as all the other studs gave out.

 

[G_Lipe]

Re: Hub question

this trailer has the bolt on wheels and i've broke out a piece from the bolt hole to the edge of the plate

 

[bruceb58]

Re: Hub question

You can buy those too! You will have to remove the broken off piece with an easy out. Soak the area with PB Blaster first to help free it up. Some heat from a torch might also help.

http://www.championtrailers.com/lugnuts.htm

 

[G_Lipe]

Re: Hub question

i guess what i am trying to say is that the plate behind the tire that the bolt goes into has accually broke (bolt was harder than the plate and i gave it too much with the bar apearently)

for illistration sake here is a hub pic the area i have done in pink has been sacrificed to my hulking strength or possibily stupidity, i don't believe this can be fixed for less money than a new hub

 

[bruceb58]

Re: Hub question

Ok...now I understand. Here is a link to where you can buy one complete with bearings and seal. You will have to take off your old hub and measure the axle diameter or get the bearing numbers:

http://www.championtrailers.com/hubs.html#painted_hubs

 

[G_Lipe]

Re: Hub question

thanks will do after some weekend fishing