What Spindle Does the Dexter 8-248-05 Hub Fit

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What spindle will work with the Dexter 8-248-05 hub?

asked by: Jim B

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Expert Reply:

The Dexter Hub part # 84545BX that you referenced is designed to fit the 84 spindle like the part # TRU74FR.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The Dexter "8-248" is a hub assembly for 3,500 lb axles that uses an L68149 inner bearing and a L44649 outer bearing. This hub assembly was offered in both 5 on 4-1/2" and 5 on 4-3/4" bolt patterns therefore you would need to…

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Answer 2

The Bearing Buddy you would want would be the #BB1980A-SS or #BB1980A since you have bearings of L44649 inner and outer.

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Answer 3

To ensure that your spindle is not sticking out of your hub farther than it should, I would recommend verifying that all of your bearings and seals are seated correctly and the hub is tightened down correctly. When tightening the hub to the spindle,…

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Answer 4

If you have trailer hub assembly 8-248-50UC1-EZ the correct replacement grease cap is #DC200L-DCRP. This cap is for E-Z Lube spindles and measures 1.99" x 1.40" x 1.18"; I've added a link to a video review of the cap for you to…

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Answer 5

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 6

To determine the size of the hub assembly you need to purchase you have to determine which bearings are in the old assembly. If the old assembly has L44649 inner bearings, you would use the hub you chose #8-258-5UC1. If the inner bearings are marked…

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Answer 7

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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Answer 8

To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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Answer 9

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 10

The UFP H-1377 correlates to a Dexter #84 spindle, which is for a 3,500 pound axle. This will utilize an inner bearing #L68149 and an outer bearing #L44649. As this is being used on a boat trailer, I highly suggest going with the etrailer.com…

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Answer 11

Depending on how the trailer was made, there will be a few spots you can check to identify the axle. First, if the trailer was pre-made by a specific company, you may be able to find this information in either the paperwork or on a placard somewhere…

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Answer 12

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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