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boat trailer change to 6 stud

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boat trailer change to 6 stud

Post by mule75 »

i have a boat trailer for a small tinny and was wondering if anyone knows an cheap and easy way of changing the hubs it has now(just holden 5 stud) to landcruiser 6 stud so i can get a bit more ground clearance by putting an old set of 35 claws i have under it and so i don't have to take an extra spare tyre.
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Post by BundyRumandCoke »

Just go to somewhere that sells trailer hubs, even Superchaep will do it, and buy a set of 6 stud hubs. The bearings are common, being either Holden or Ford. Change the hubs, then put the new wheels on.
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Post by rodrocket »

i would sugest that you pull one of the hubs & take it with you as from what i have seen Holden hubs can use the standard bearing or the SL bearing if useing a large axle

hope it helps

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Post by MattGU »

Hubs are as above but you may need to spring the axle over (if not already) and change the gaurds to fit the 35s
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Post by mule75 »

thanks for all the info.
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Post by Loanrangie »

Larger tyres means you'll have to back further into water to offload the boat and fit larger guards.
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Post by mule75 »

Loanrangie wrote:Larger tyres means you'll have to back further into water to offload the boat and fit larger guards.

doesn't worry me to back it in further it's only a three meter tinny so you can almost throw it in. i used to use it as a car topper but i don't have a canopy to suit my tray now that i've changed it a bit. tyres should fit in guards with a soa conversion and maybe some blocks to get it to sit level on my cruiser.
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