Axle hubs to fit jeep wheels for trailer build

[Mccaf]

So I ordered these hubs because I am installing brakes, (the the brake kit from eTrailer... )

https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hubs-and-Drums/Dexter/84556UC3-EZ.html

My builder just informed me that his 18" Jeep takeoff rims will not fit because the center hub is 2.5", he needs 3" hub to fit the wheel hubs I ordered.

What are my options? Can anyone recommend where I can find rims that will fit with a 5x5 bolt pattern?

Thanks!

 

[wADVr]

Pretty sure most all aftermarket wheels that are NOT hub centric will fit. Otherwise get some spacers, seems what most people do for running factory take off wheels.

 

[Semi-Hex]

It seems to be the trend to use spacers on almost all the builds now. I wanted my lugs to be metrics's is my 4Runner, so I have spacers though my hub hole is big.

 

[captwoody]

You have to run spacers or non hub centric wheels, I added a 3500 lb axle to my little harbor freight adventure trailer so I could run 5x5 hubs to match my jk. Ordered axle 3" short to make up for spacer width. Added lighter springs tows like a dream now

 

[captwoody]

Old wheels

 

[rlgrace2011]

I just ran into the same problem with my trailer build. I wanted to put my 2015 JKU rims on the trailer to match the jeep. I purchased the Dexter 3500# idler axles with a 5x5. I got around the hub not fitting by getting a set of 2 inch LUG centric spacers off amazon. It worked perfect. Hope that helps!

 

[Mccaf]

thanks all! have a solution i think.