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Product Summary

Easily build your own axle with this 3,500 lb rated assembly. This kit includes (2) - 5-Bolt on 4-1/2in. bolt center hubs for 3,500 lb axles, (2) - 1-3/8in. to 1-1/16in. tapered spindles, (2) castle nuts, (2) cotter pins, (10) 1/2-20 lug nuts, (2) 2.561in. O.D. x 1.719in. I.D. grease seals, (2) L-44649 1-1/16in. I.D. bearings, (2) L-68149 1-3/8in. I.D. bearings, (2) spindle washers and (2) 1.986in. O.D. x 1.16in. depth dust caps.

What's Included

    (2) Hubs with caps/seals/bearings (2) spindles

Features + Benefits

  • * * * Please measure your existing bolt pattern using attached instructions to ensure this 5 on 4-1/2" bolt circle hub is correct. * * *
  • Spindles feature a SQUARE 1-3/4 inch stock diameter with a tapered spindle surface of 1-3/8 inch and 1-1/16 inch
  • Hubs have pre-installed pressed in races
  • Bearings included - (2) L-68149 1-3/8 inch I.D. and (2) L-44649 1-1/16 inch I.D.
  • Hubs have a 5-bolt pattern on 4-1/2 inch bolt circle.  Pilot diameter - 2.59 inch, flange diameter - 6-1/2 inch and measures 4-1/4 inch tall.
  • Please Note: Fabricating an axle requires the proper equipment needed to apply a weld. If you are uncomfortable with your welding capabilities, this project should be handled by a qualified welder.

Key Specs

AttributeSpecification

item#

6972927

Brand

Rigid Hitch

Manufacturer's Warranty

5 year limited warranty

Ship Weight

20.0 LB

Weight Capacity

3,500 lb

Product Type

Parts

Axle Tube Type

Square

Studs (qty.)

5

Bolt Circle Pattern

4.5 in
AttributeSpecification

Seal Size ID

1.72 in

Bearing Size ID

1.378 in

Double-Lip

Yes

Springs Included

No

Hubs Included

Yes

Brakes Included

No

Product Weight

20.0000 lb

Dimensions L x W x H (in.)

16.0 x 15.0 x 6.0 in

Warranty

Manufacturer's Warranty

5 year limited warranty