Trailer Tire and Hub Upgrade Made EASY ✅

In this video we upgrade from a 4 bolt trailer hub to a 5 bolt trailer hub so we can upgrade our wheels. This was a quick and easy project you can do yourself, at home. We will walk you through what to look for to simplify the process. We hope you enjoy!
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[@user-rs1990]

Upgrading to larger wheels has the advantage of making bearings last longer due to slightly lower RPM. And don't forget to wear disposable gloves so you save yourself time from constantly washing your hands.

[@GooberTimeOutdoors]

No doubt about that

[@mikemurphy67]

Great video. Short, sweet and to the point. Thank you!

[@GooberTimeOutdoors]

Appreciate that! Thanks for your support

[@HooksandHammocks]

Nice! I bought spare hubs for our trailer just in case we have an issue on the road, easier to replace a hub then bearings on the side of the road!

[@GooberTimeOutdoors]

No doubt about that! Smart move

[@waynehouska2550]

Great Job Dan. You made it look easy. Thank You for Sharing. Stay Safe!!

[@GooberTimeOutdoors]

Thanks Wayne! It's not too bad of a project. A little messy but simple

[@trcass1]

this was a great video. very clear and concise. going to have to save this one. i just had my springs break and lost the axle. i got some new springs and lights and put it back together. thought about replacing the hubs so this was a great tutorial. thanks for sharing.

[@GooberTimeOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@alanschumacher8384]

Didn't hear you talk about the diameter of the hubs. On that 1.06 spindle there are 2 available hubs, one for 8"&12" wheels and a wider one for 13" wheels. You need proper back up for wheel and hub to work properly.

[@GooberTimeOutdoors]

Thanks for watching

[@MatthewPerkins-cb2hr]

Very helpful video, thanks!

[@GooberTimeOutdoors]

Thank you

[@JJnEverything]

awesome video man!

[@GooberTimeOutdoors]

Appreciate it! Hope all is well

[@steveransome5234]

Well Done !!!

[@GooberTimeOutdoors]

Thanks Steve! Hopefully it’ll help somebody down the road

[@kingscatfishing671]

Great video

[@GooberTimeOutdoors]

Thanks homie

[@chuckgrenci6404]

If the hubs were still in good shape, I think I would have chosen to just use a four bolt 12" wheel/tire configuration; only 1" difference, and still a pretty nice upgrade.

[@GooberTimeOutdoors]

When I dont know the history of the parts or how the previous owner was with maintenance, I prefer to just start over. Nothing in this project was expensive

[@KevinDiaz-dq5iv]

Thank you for this! I also need to do the same to my trailer. Looks pretty easy. Towards the end you mentioned to make sure the nipple is upright, what did you mean by that and how can you make sure it is upright??

[@GooberTimeOutdoors]

Yea man nothing to be intimidated by. As long as you have the right hub it’s a pretty smooth process

[@LyellWalker]

Could you do a similar upgrade for a 5 to 6 lug carry on trailer? I’d like to upgrade my 5 lug trailer rims to something more off road and may need to upgrade hubs.

[@GooberTimeOutdoors]

Good luck with that project

[@LyellWalker]

@@GooberTimeOutdoors ill take that as a no....

[@GooberTimeOutdoors]

@@LyellWalker not sure buddy. Good luck if you try.

[@frodiesel0]

I prefer dust caps. This is for my boat trailer. Bearing buddy’s just leak.

[@GooberTimeOutdoors]

Mine don’t leak and I have them on all my trailers

[@zone4garlicfarm]

Bearing Budies only grease the outer bearings. The inner bearings can dry out and fail if you don't manually repack them.

[@victorrodea7163]

Just a question. How or did you replace the back grease/dust seal?.

[@GooberTimeOutdoors]

I put on a whole new hub assembly

[@joshbrown3961]

Have you had any issues with the fenders after the upgrade, or did you end up changing those out too?

[@GooberTimeOutdoors]

Nope, everything works great

[@forrestmartin714]

Where did you find those hub assemblies?

[@GooberTimeOutdoors]

A store called northern tool in Virginia

[@Mr.SuperDuper-idk]

Haha I use that torque spec

[@GooberTimeOutdoors]

It’s a good one!

[@joesummers9864]

You lucked out I replaced my wheels with 13s then I found fenders wouldn't work had to replace them also

[@GooberTimeOutdoors]

There’s luck then there’s planning :)

[@aye_russ5062]

I’ve got a job boat trailer looking to do the same where did you find your hubs and tires ?

[@GooberTimeOutdoors]

Amazon for tires. Hubs at northern tool

[@aye_russ5062]

@@GooberTimeOutdoors alright Thanks!

[@Bwanar1]

Although that is a great upgrade for the wheel and hub, it doesn't do anything for the axle. So the weight it can carry should still be based on the axle max., or the lowest weight of all components.

[@GooberTimeOutdoors]

Of course. Just carrying a small, light, John boat. Nothing too serious going on here to worry about

[@Bwanar1]

@@GooberTimeOutdoors Just making sure listeners are aware. You would be surprised how many think they can now double the weight the trailer carries by upgrading one part.

[@melvinrubio2278]

Did the new tire size rub against the fender?

[@GooberTimeOutdoors]

Not at all

[@timmyhipbird7543]

thought I was the originator of gun n tite, guess I am only originator of Japanese tite, hot damn tite.

[@GooberTimeOutdoors]

Haha

[@TexasPapa13]

Does your tire hit the fender on bumps?

[@GooberTimeOutdoors]

Nope

[@nd1835]

Isn't taking the wheel off unnecessary if you're replacing the hubs and wheels? Couldn't you just get the castle nut off and yank the wheel and hub off all at once?

[@GooberTimeOutdoors]

Sure could

[@Sparkjumper59]

Looks like tire rub city

[@GooberTimeOutdoors]

Nope not at all

[@tothetop78]

Wasnt sure bit going to upgrade. Tore my license plate off today cause my boat sits to low

[@GooberTimeOutdoors]

Oh geez. Hopefully this will give you better luck

[@AC-1157]

😂 good en tight 😂

[@GooberTimeOutdoors]

:)

[@travishuber8103]

Liked for the dad joke

[@GooberTimeOutdoors]

Haha thanks

[@carmenskelton]

That fender to tire space is gud and tite

[@neilcooper2125]

Do you have to raise the fender?

[@offroad6309]

@@neilcooper2125 yes you should. Won't take much of a bump with a loaded boat to have it rub. Keep in mind you will need to go deeper into the water to get the boat to float off the trailer. Tires and wheel bearings will be much happier though.

[@darrylm3627]

😀👍

[@GooberTimeOutdoors]

Thanks for the support

[@vitaliy3324]

Bro now you have almost no space between tire and fender. So, there is no space for suspension travel

[@GooberTimeOutdoors]

There’s plenty. She does great. Thanks for watching

[@Matthew-zw9su]

Could always put the axle below the springs.