[Phulcrum]

what i learned before ordering an entire new axle is this:

you CAN adapt the hub to a different pattern, However, you cannot add a lug, so if you have 5 you cant change to 6.

In the end, i just went with a new axle. IMHO on a trailer this light , you shouldnt need brakes. drive responsibly and you'll have your increased stopping distance.

[76 TOY]

I ran across a place on line to get an aluminum adapter for going from 5 lug to 6 lug.
5 X 5.50 to 6 X 5.50 Wheel Adapter/ Wheel Spacer
The bad thing about them is they are 2" thick. And they are $100 each.
I have heard of using the front hub from a drum FJ40 front fine spline and getting all new bearings to fit. Then re-drilling the drum to fit over the hub.

I am trying to decide which way I am going to go myself.

Chris

[chrisngrod]

I've seen spacer conversions for a while. I think I found some that were around 75 bucks a pop. Overall it'd be cheaper to go with a new axle. I have to look back through the thread one day and see if someone posted up better spcec for ordering through ABC.

[Corprin]

I ordered my replacement axle from Trailer Axles for utility and boat trailers. Came to $162 shipped and arrived in 72hrs from order. The spring plates were bolted to the axle flanges so I could get the locations perfect the first time. I got a 52" WMF to WMF, which they had in stock. The factory axle on my Japanese Type 73 had a 52.5" WMF to WMF. Just put your trailer on jack stands, pull both wheels off and take a measuring tape from WMF to WMF. Honestly, it should be about the same, as the Japanese trailers are almost an exact copy of the 416.

I also didn't get any brake parts, but the axle is upgradable later. When I get a burr up my arse, and sick of using wheel chocks I will rework the brake. I was thinking of adding a hydro master to the factory brake assy and plumbing it into hydro brakes on the axles.

[Hugh Heifer]

Originally Posted by Phulcrum

what i learned before ordering an entire new axle is this:

you CAN adapt the hub to a different pattern, However, you cannot add a lug, so if you have 5 you cant change to 6.

In the end, i just went with a new axle. IMHO on a trailer this light , you shouldnt need brakes. drive responsibly and you'll have your increased stopping distance.

I like my parking brake. Has nothing to do with running brakes for me.