SOUTHWEST WHEEL 5-Hole, 4.5" Bolt Circle Idler Hub for 2,000 lb. Axles (BT9 Spindle) for 1 1/16" Spindle
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In the title and description, it is stated that this is a BT9 hub.
It is not possible to tell if the hub will work with a particular trailer model or manufacturer. According to our data, the hub can support up to 2,000 pounds. Aldeter, A. The following manufacturer's trailer axles are available Ko, Lippert, Quality, and Rockwell
have noticed the typo and are working to remedy it. There is no error in the title or bearings.
This hub can be configured in two different ways. One of the BT9 setups uses the inner and outer bearings and corresponding seal from model L44649 for the outer and inner bearings. With an ID of 1 1/16", the L44649 bearings have a cylindrical design. A second configuration can be derived from using the BT8 bearings. These bearings have a 1" ID and the correlating seal conforms to the BT8 setup. Each hub uses a different bearing and seal, but they use the same hub. There will be no compatibility issues with a UFP axle when using this hub.
Selected User Reviews For SOUTHWEST WHEEL 5-Hole, 4.5" Bolt Circle Idler Hub for 2,000 lb. Axles (BT9 Spindle) for 1 1/16" Spindle
Despite their great price, these aren't the best. When using acorn style lug nuts, you need to cover the threads on the studs so they don't rust up. The studs are extremely long and need a very large lug nut. I also found that the seal that came with it was much too large to fit the axle I have. I had noticed another review saying the same thing, so I wonder how frequently this happens.
I ordered a bearing that was described and shown on the listing, but I received a bearing that does not fit my axle, L44643. It wouldn't be a major deal if bearings were inexpensive, but it would be nice to get exactly.
The packaging was nice, too. Could give it a four star rating, but the grease seal is too long. The axle is too big for the inside diameter of the 5 and has to be replaced with an axle from In the end I got the thicker and better seals at about $7 from the local napa store. It is $1. 50 per item.
The price is very good as well as the fit on my trailer. It was supposed to be 1 in the seal for 15192TB. There was a kit that had an ID of 5 inches and one that had an ID of 1 inches. One and a half inches. In exchange for the correct size seal, I went to a trailer dealer nearby. An inconvenience, but not a major one.
The spindle is 1 1/16 inches straight. The room was clean and had everything I.
A well-made and versatile product that comes with all the tools you need to install (*except grease).
It is very easy to Attach the pop-up trailer to the I have driven 4 hours so far without a problem.