DIY 5x4.5 trailer hub front axle conversion

[ebinmaine 71,213]

I've had several discussions over the years with folks looking for information on how to add trailer hubs to the front of a Wheelhorse. @adsm08

 

 

I personally use a 5 lug set up because I like the look of having both front and rear wheels the same pattern. 

 

@wallfish has used correctly sized pipe over the 3/4" diameter stock spindles to do a very similar thing. 

 

 

Three links below. The first has the most information: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[953 nut 58,462]

There are bearings and races that fit a 3/4" axle directly. Bearing # LM 11949 and race LM 11910 will fit standard hubs. You can buy the whole setup including seals and dust caps for under $ 20.00 for both sides.  Many older light weight boat trailers used 3/4" axles.

https://www.amazon.com/KABOBEARING-Trailer-LM11949-LM11910-Bearings/dp/B0CR1H6YD4/ref=asc_df_B0CR1H6YD4?mcid=0921013f034f3cd2971990179d7144ab&hvocijid=12159503979416820062-B0CR1H6YD4-&hvexpln=73&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=721245378154&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12159503979416820062&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9010285&hvtargid=pla-2281435179738&psc=1

[adsm08 2,791]

This is great. The one piece of engineering on this machine I've never been in love with was the front axle/wheel bearing setup. I know it isn't a high speed/high stress application but I don't like the wheel having the race in it directly since the right failure and the wrong time can ruin the wheel.

[ebinmaine 71,213]

1 hour ago, 953 nut said:

There are bearings and races that fit a 3/4" axle directly

 

Next set I need I gotta try that !!!

 

Thanks Richard.