Trailer Hubs: Hilux rims fit onto landcruiser trailer hubs??

[HiruxHijinx]

G'day all,

Currently building a trailer, and selecting hub/braking combinations, and have a probably easy question...
I have a set of SR hilux pressed steel rims and tyres of my 07 hilux which I will be using as my trailer wheels. As the only 6 stud hubs that seem to be available are "Landcruiser" pattern, I was wondering if anybody knew for sure whether the hilux rims will bolt up to these, from what I can tell, the stud patterns are the same etc, so I don't think I will have any problems, however I have to spend a bit of cash to order the hubs, so I am not keen on making an error.
Apart from that I am thinking all I need to work out correctly is the length of the axle I order vs the offset of the rims to ensure they sit the right distance from the side of the trailer/leaf springs..

Let me know if you know they will fit up, or any other thoughts..

Also, I am still tossing up between mechanical (cable operated) brakes, and electric brakes. The trailer will be coming up the beach every now and again, and possibly into the dirt, but mainly road driving, are the electric brakes prone to problems when confronted with any of these situations?

Cheers,

Sam

[TazMAV]

G'day all,

Currently building a trailer, and selecting hub/braking combinations, and have a probably easy question...
I have a set of SR hilux pressed steel rims and tyres of my 07 hilux which I will be using as my trailer wheels. As the only 6 stud hubs that seem to be available are "Landcruiser" pattern, I was wondering if anybody knew for sure whether the hilux rims will bolt up to these, from what I can tell, the stud patterns are the same etc, so I don't think I will have any problems, however I have to spend a bit of cash to order the hubs, so I am not keen on making an error.
Apart from that I am thinking all I need to work out correctly is the length of the axle I order vs the offset of the rims to ensure they sit the right distance from the side of the trailer/leaf springs..

Let me know if you know they will fit up, or any other thoughts..

Also, I am still tossing up between mechanical (cable operated) brakes, and electric brakes. The trailer will be coming up the beach every now and again, and possibly into the dirt, but mainly road driving, are the electric brakes prone to problems when confronted with any of these situations?

Cheers,

Sam
As far as I know all six stud hubs are the same but I may be wrong but Hilux and Cruiser are the same as are patrols, The hubs you are chasing are at Super Cheap so too are the stubs if you want to build your own axle then you just need a piece of RHS the right size and weld them in at the right length and your away. I presume it's going to be a tandem due to the brakes, personally I prefer cable or Hydraulic brakes over electric especially if water is involved.

Hope this Helps

[bloke76]

yep definately the same stud pattern, like tas MQ says most of the six stud rims are interchangeable depending on rim offset .

most of the better brand offroad camper trailers have electric brakes so i don't imagine there is any problems with them. my brothers cape york trailer has elec brakes on it, never had a problem with them, beach, sand, river crossings etc.

[Tired Triton]

If still doubtful about it, simply take your hilux rims to a trailer parts supplier or car wreckers and see for yourself which hubs fit best.

[Peter @ Aawen4x4]

There is a real advantage in having electric brakes when you are trailering in hills, dunes, or mountains. You can activate just the elec brakes on the trailer, using that to bring the whole rig back into line if you've been sprung entering a corner a little overcooked, or the surface is slipperier than you thought etc. Can't do that with manual or cable operated brakes!

[sudso]

There is a real advantage in having electric brakes when you are trailering in hills, dunes, or mountains. You can activate just the elec brakes on the trailer, using that to bring the whole rig back into line if you've been sprung entering a corner a little overcooked, or the surface is slipperier than you thought etc. Can't do that with manual or cable operated brakes!2nd that Peter;)
We have electric brakes on all 4 wheels of our tandem at work. The trailer itself weighs 1200kg, with the toolbox and hydraulic crane up the front. (Nissan tow hitch on the GU has a 300kg down weight rating)

A few weeks back the boss and I picked up a dismantled impliment shed from a farm for his mate on our way back from a job and I think the load was a "tad" over the 3500kg braked towing limit and a little too much weight over the rearmost axle. (I told him he was fkg crazy to try and take it all but I'm just the dumb employee lol)
I was following behind in my own ute and the GU got serious waggy tails at 60-70kmh and at a couple of stages he nearly ended up in the Ngarkat scrub, but operating the trailer brakes and accelerating at the same time he was able to pull it up straight every time.

Wonder why we had to fit new magnets and get the drums machined today lol?

[DeepThought]

Been there done that. I built a trailer and used Landcruiser hubs to suit a Ford bearing. Which you should do as its stronger that the Holden type axle to suit Holden bearings. Done this way because the bearings are cheaper.

I used my old Hi-lux split rims on this trailer, and later on, when I got my hands on some Prado rims.

Regards
D.T.

[HiruxHijinx]

Thanks for the info everyone!
I like electric brakes, mainly, because, once they are setup, they are easier to adjust for braking power etc from in the car, and you can also operate them on their own..

Now, I just have to get down to the trailer shop..

:)