Bearings for the Dexter 8-201 Hub/Drum

Question:

I have 4 Dexter 8-201 hub/drums but the Inner bearing is way too big for my #42 spindles The outer bearing is correct LM67048 1.5inch I need to know if I car remove the existing inner bearing/raceway and seal and replace them with the 1.750 25580 bearing and whatever size raceway is required Thanks

asked by: Greg V

Expert Reply:

If you have a number 42 spindle your spindle should be 1.74 inches where the outer bearing rides and 1.25 inches where the inner bearing rides.

I would recommend you take some measurements on the spindle you have to verify what you have so that we can pick you out the correct hub because it doesn't sound like you have a 42 spindle.

It sounds like you might have a BTR spindle which has a grease seal diameter of 1.5 inches (easily confusable with inner bearing diameter, inner bearing of 1.06 inches and an inner bearing of 1.00 inches.

expert reply by: Jameson C