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  • Should Trailer Hub/Drum be Replaced if it Has 1/8" Groove
  • A trailer hub & drum should be smooth, and should not have any groove in it. A 1/8" groove is pretty concerning and you should replace the drum right away, turning them won't work. I have added a link below to our selection of hubs which you can filter to find the right one, like for a 3,500 lb hub and drum the Dexter # 84546UC3-EZ.
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  • Recommended Hub and Drum Assembly for 7K Axles
  • For your 7K axles you can use the Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly # LC53UD. This kit has a hub with an integrated drum, will work with your 1.75" inner and 1.25" outer bearings, and also includes additional bearings, races, and seals.
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  • Replacement Hub and Drum Assembly for Trailer With 5,100 lb Dexter Axle
  • Thanks for the picture of your axle tag. The hub and drum assembly on your 5,100 lb Dexter axle will be the same as one for a 5,200 lb axle. For a replacement/spare you can use the Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 5.2K & 6K Axles # AKHD-655-6-EZ-K. This is pre-greased so it is assembled and ready to go.
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  • Recommended Hub, Drum, and Brakes for a Logan Horse Trailer W/ 7K Axles
  • Yes Dustin, the etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes # AKEBRK-7-SA you're looking at will work fine as a replacement. As far as the bearings, seals, and everything else goes, you can use the Dexter Trailer Hub & Drum for 5,200- to 7,000-lb Axles # 8-219-13UC3 which is going to be a direct replacement.
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  • Are There Replacement Hub/Drum Assemblies Available That Use Bearing Numbers LM67048 and L68149
  • Hi Benny, The # L68149 has a 1.378" inner diameter so that should be your inner bearing and the # LM67048 (1.25") should be your outer bearing. We don't currently offer any hub/drum assemblies with this combination of bearings. From what I can find you should have a 4.4k Dexter hub so I recommend reaching out to them directly to see if they still offer a replacement. If not, you'd be looking at replacing the axle to something with a more common spindle size so that we can replace the hubs.
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  • Trailer Hub Replacement for Axletek BD-65535
  • Hey Mark, thanks for all of the info you listed about your hub. With just that info we know that the hub/drum part # AKHD-655-35-EZ-K that you referenced is an exact replacement.
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  • Does 10" Electric Brake Kit Come with Drums
  • Thanks for reaching out, MikePA! The Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brakes Kit # 23-468-469 only come with the brakes. For your current drums you'll want to inspect them for damage on the inside and you'll need to repack the bearings if that hasn't been done in a while. Also check and make sure the bearings and grease seals are in good shape. If all of that needs replacing you should be able to use the Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly # AKHD-550-35-EZ-K provided you don't...
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  • Replacement Hub And Bearing Kit For An AL-KO 8460 Hub
  • Past customers have told us the AL-KO 8460 uses inner bearing 25580 and outer bearing 15123, which would make the Timken Bearing Kit # TMK82VR the correct replacement bearing kit for that hub. If you are looking to replace the hub entirely the correct hub will be the following: Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 5,200-lb and 6,000-lb Axles - 6 on 5-1/2 - Pre Greased # 8-201-9UC3-EZ
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  • Recommended Replacement Axle and Brakes for An Axis Products 93" Trailer Axle
  • Hey Eddie, I do have an option for you but the closest axle we offer for what you're looking for is the Trailer Axle Beam with Easy Grease Spindles # e93GR which measures 94" at the hub face and 79" at the spring center. Since this'll be used to replace a trailer axle with a 93" hub face, the wheels/tires are going to stick out a 1/2" more on each side At this point, the spring seats can then be cut and rewelded. To convert your presumably surge brakes to electric, you're going to need...
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  • Replacement Brake Assemblies for 1988 Sunline Camper with 10 inch by 1-1/2 inch Drums
  • Since you have a set of 10 inch by 1-1/2 inch Dexter hub/drums the correct replacement brake assembly set is the part # K23-472-473-00.
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  • Troubleshooting Difficulty Removing Brake Drums From A Trailer
  • Hello Bob, so to answer your first question, there is not specific torque rating for removing the axle nut. If you had to use an impact to get if off, it was probably installed incorrectly and over tightened, and was just locked up due to rust or corrosion caused by overheating. The procedure for correctly installing an axle nut is to first wrench it down to help seat the bearings. Then you back it off a notch or two to where the hub has some freedom of movement. Over tightening the...
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  • What Size Idler Hubs and Bearing Buddy Protectors Fit a Shoreland'r LUV40TMXWMS1-16 Boat Trailer?
  • Based on the information I could find it appears your Shoreland'r LUV40TMXWMS1-16 uses standard 3,500lb axle and hubs. I always recommend verifying this as I have seen manufacturers make changes or trailers get axles changed due to being damaged in transit. These hubs will fit the 1.98" Bearing Buddy # BB1980A-SS. The CE Smith Trailer Idler Hub Assembly # CE13515 you found does contain the correct size bearings and grease seal for a standard 3,500lb axle and will also fit the Bearing Buddy...
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  • Replacement Hub/Drum and Brake Parts For a Mobile Home Axle
  • Based on your image it appears you have an old mobile home axle on our trailer. These axles were designed to not be rebuilt and thrown away when they became damaged which is why you saw complete axle assemblies carried as spares on the trucks that hauled the mobile home to its destination. If you can disassemble one of the hubs and measure the spindle and hub for the correct size bearings, races and grease seals I can see if we have anything that will fit your hubs. Otherwise for an exact...
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  • Parts Needed To Convert Surge Brake Triple Axle Trailer To Electric Over Hydraulic
  • This will depend on if you have disc or drum brakes on your triple axle boat trailer. Disc Brake Kit # HS381-9067 Drum Brake Kit # HS381-9066 Each kit contains the correct electric over hydraulic actuator, 7-way wiring and breakaway components. If you can send me some images of your current coupler along with the weight of your trailer and boat I can make a recommendation for a replacement coupler. And depending on where you intend on mounting the actuator you may need a hose like the...
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  • Replacement Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brakes for Dexter D40 Axle
  • The standard Dexter D40 axle is a 4,000 lb axle. The correct replacement brakes for your setup are the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brakes # K23-478-479. If you have a worn hub and drum assembly the correct replacement would be the # K08-426-91.
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  • Replacement Hub, Bearings, and Grease Seal for 3,500 lb Dexter Axle
  • You are correct that is a 3,500 lb axle. If you want a bearing kit the # BK2-100 you looked at is the right one. This comes with a # L44649 outer and # L68149 inner bearing along with a # 58846 (10-19) grease seal. If you want a replacement idler hub you can use the # AKIHUB-655-35-K or for a hub and drum assembly the # AKHD-655-35-K. Both of these have a 6 on 5-1/2 bolt pattern.
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  • Replacement Trailer Hub for Dexter 8-248
  • The correct replacement for your Dexter 8-248 trailer hub is the Dexter Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 3,500-lb Axles # 84545BX that you referenced.
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  • Are There Pre-Greased Versions Of The Dexter 008-435-05 Hub/Rotor
  • Hi Wendell, We do offer compatible replacement hub/rotors for your Dexter 008-435-05 but they unfortunately do not come pre-greased. I recommend picking up the # K08-435-05 as well as bearings # L68149 and # L44649, and grease seal # RG06-050 to pre-pack the hub yourself with some lube # L11380 before the trip. To prevent the bearings from falling out or any dirt/debris from getting inside the hub you can put two layers of plastic wrap over the holes and rubber band them down.
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  • Is There a Replacement Trailer Hub For a 1" Inner Bearing and 3/4" Outer Bearing?
  • It appears you are going to need to change out your spindle for the BTR Spindle # TRU44FR. This will allow you to use either a 4 on 4" Hub # AKIHUB-440-2-EZ-2K or 5 on 4-1/2" Hub # AKIHUB-545-2-EZ-2K depending on your wheel bolt size. I cannot find a single hub designed for a 1" inner diameter bearing or a 3/4" outer bearing.
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  • Is The Karrier Radial Tire And Wheel # AM31994 Compatible With The Dexter Idler Hub # 84545BX
  • Hi Michael, Yes, the Karrier ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire # AM31994 and Dexter Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 3,500-lb Axles # 84545BX both have the same bolt pattern so they would be compatible together. You will want to ensure that the hub is compatible with your trailer's spindle though. This hub uses inner bearing # L68149 (1.378" inner diameter) and outer bearing # L44649 (1.063" inner diameter) and grease seal # 58846 (Inner diameter: 1.719"). If you aren't sure then you can measure...
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