Replacement Trailer Spindle that Fits Dexter Hub 8-258

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I am looking for a spindle for a dexter hub # 8-258 with L 44649 inner and outer bearings easy lube

asked by: Willie C

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The Dexter 8-258 hub you have like our part # 8-258-5UC1-EZ fits on the BTR spindle so for a replacement you'd want the # TRU44FR. This has the EZ lube zerk fitting on the end of it as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I wish we could help but none of our hubs fit a spindle that is 1-1/4 inch in diameter all the way across. If instead the spindle was 1-1/16 inch diameter for both bearings you'd want the part #8-258-50UC1-EZ which is standard for a 2,200…

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Answer 2

Based on the dimensions you listed you have a BTR spindle which has a diameter of 1.06 where the bearings ride. For a hub that matches that and has a 5 lug bolt pattern we have the part #8-258-5UC1-EZ. Or if you want a brake drum you would want the…

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Answer 3

The hub part number #8-258-5UC1-EZ that you referenced would be the correct hub for you as it would be an exact replacement to what you currently have. It comes with a set of matching bearings to fit your spindle. The bearings this hub uses are the…

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Answer 4

The Trailer Hub Assembly - 2,200-lb E-Z Lube Axle #8-258-50UC1-EZ that you referenced is a galvanized hub with the 5 on 4-1/2" bolt pattern. This uses inner and outer bearings #L44649 and has a 10-60 grease seal with a 1.50" inner diameter…

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Answer 5

The hub casting number 8-258 will appear on more than one hub so to select the correct replacement you will want to match up the type - idler or drum - along with 1) your wheel's bolt pattern; 2) the specific set of bearings used in the hub; and…

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Answer 6

It is very likely that you have a 2100 or 2200 lb axle on the trailer however, the only way to know for sure is to find a tag on the axle itself. If you are not able to find the sticker on the axle we can narrow down the search with other…

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Answer 7

Overpacking the trailer hub with grease is the number one reason for grease seal failure. For a boat trailer I would recommend re-packing the hubs by hand with grease once per season and you'd be fine. I don't like recommending people use…

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Answer 8

A BT8 spindle would have a diameter of .99 of an inch where the bearings would both install and would have a diameter of 1.24 where the great seal would ride. That would require a hub part #AKIHUB-440-2-1K for an idler hub. A BTR spindle would have…

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Answer 9

The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

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Answer 10

If your current springs have 5 leaves then going to a 7 leaf spring will increase the height of the trailer a little and make the trailer more susceptible to sway. Regarding capacity if you go with springs rated higher than what is required it will…

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Answer 11

For your enclosed trailer application I have several suggestions for adding interior lighting that you can control directly via a switch. Since your current 4-pole trailer wiring does NOT include a 12V auxiliary power feed that could power inside…

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Answer 12

The only way you could power interior dome lights on a trailer without it being connected to a tow vehicle would be to power the lights with a battery like a breakaway battery. How you choose to wire up the batteries will in the end be up to you, but…

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