70's #4 trailer hubs/bearings

Just wanted to get this posted up so it would come up in future searches. Like Mark Mel and Alan found with their '78 and '81 #3 Correct Craft trailers, our '79 #4 (under our BFN) is equipped with the following:

Spindle= #84 (1-3/8" inner, 1-1/16" outer)
Inner bearing = L68149
Inner race = L68111
Inner seal = 10-19
Outer bearing = L44649
Outer race = L44610

I will confirm these numbers match my other #3's that range from the early 70's through early 80's (if and when I ever get to working on them), but my guess is that these part numbers will be common across the CC trailers of this vintage that used 3500 lb axles. So, #3, #3-DV, and #4 trailers. They commonly had 14" 5-lug (5x4.5") wheels. I know that the #2 trailers of this vintage used smaller equipment (2000lb axles with 1" inner and outer bearings), so dont use the above part numbers for those.

Good info, would those work for an 87 #3 trailer? In need of complete rebuild on both sides. Thanks

OldSchoolBlue84 wrote: Good info, would those work for an 87 #3 trailer? In need of complete rebuild on both sides. Thanks

My guess is probably NO... By '87 Correct Craft was using the 6x5.5" lug pattern on the #3's and #4's... and that lug pattern was used on both 3500 and 5000 lb axles. Not sure which axle CC used, but if its the heavier duty like the later CC/Ramlins, then the spindle is larger (1-3/4" x 1-1/4", I believe). Better pull yours apart and check the part numbers.

OldSchoolBlue84 wrote: Good info, would those work for an 87 #3 trailer? In need of complete rebuild on both sides. Thanks

Here are the NAPA part #'s I have for replacement everything for a 88'CC trailer. They should work your trailer as well.


Inner Bearing   25580    Race 25520
Outer Bearing   15123    Race 15245
Oil Seal 47017

Good luck with this and let us know what happens

Thanks guys!

Tried to look for a pic, but its a 5x4.5 and axel size 3500#'s.. Tire size is 205/75/14. Someone put auto tires on it and its not pretty. When the weather gets better, going to change out the tires, rims and bearings. Looking to get a set of the bearing buddys. What sucks, going to have to do all this while the boat is on the trailer.   

TRBenj wrote: OldSchoolBlue84 wrote: Tried to look for a pic, but its a 5x4.5. Tire size is 205/75/14. How sure are you that the trailer is a '87? I believe all 86+ are 6-lug, which would lead me to belive yours is a '83-85.

Trailer was bought in 87, probably mfgt in 86. The 84SN2001 did not have a trailer when my father-in-law purchased in 87 from Midwest CC.

Found the VIN: 1CKBAAS17E1032276

Morfoot, you have an 87 trailer. 88 they closed off the inside fenders. Remember, we talked about this at Reid's. Also, 88s had brakes standard, which you don't have.

That's nice. Some people say a cucumber tastes better pickled.

TRBenj wrote: Assuming a trailer's VIN is consistent with a car's VIN, then the 10th digit indicates the year. E = 1984. VIN decoder

Well now you got me thinking I was going off the trailer title from the BMV. I have the original paperwork when it was purchased and I will see. Also, will snap some pics when I get home tonight. Thanks for looking into this.

Well, I think you are correct TRBenj, went through my paperwork and it does not specifically state a trailer date, just a purchase date. Spoke with my wife, she took care of the BMV title, and the BMV needed a date and would not take the 84, so the BMV went with the purchase date on the invoice of 87. No point of arguing, they are always correct Anyhow, below are some pics to review and comment. Thanks again for pointing this out!

       

       

The washer under the spindle nut will have a key to fit the spindle keyway and tabs on it's OD to bend onto the nut flats.

Why do some have a keyway?

Looks better? Thanks for everyone's input. Kept the old rims to get re-chromed one day.

   

Quick follow up... I replaced the hubs on the '74 #3 I have for sale, and confirmed that it takes the same hubs/bearings as referenced above (L68149/L44649).

Tom, good catch- fixed!