Recommended Idler Hub For Boat Trailer With 3,500-Lb Axle

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I had to replace bearings on my boat trailer on one hub. Inner bearing L68149, outer bearing L44649. I want to buy a whole hub assembly for a spare.My hub had some numbers on it, TDE 46210 or JCA122609-1. How do I determine which hub assembly to get?

asked by: Thomas S

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We have just what you are looking for. I called my contact at TDE and asked about the hub you have on your boat trailer. They told me that it was a 5-stud idler hub for a 3,500-lb axle.

I have attached a link to our product page for the 3,500-lb hubs we offer. The bolt pattern can be a bit different so you will want to determine which one you need. I have attached a helpful article that explains how to find the correct bolt pattern you need for your wheel. If you have a 5 on 4-1/2 pattern I recommend part # AKIHUB-545-35-K. If you need 5 on 4-3/4, I recommend part # 845475UC1.

If you need a 5 on 5 hub I recommend part # AKIHUB-550-35-K. And if you need a 5 on 5-1/2 hub I recommend part # AKIHUB-555-35-K.

All of the hubs I mentioned come with the bearings, races, seal, grease cap, and lug nuts included.

If you need to make the task of greasing the bearings easier I recommend using a bearing packer like part # L70025. For marine grease I also recommend part # L54FR and a compatible grease gun like the # 30-800. .

expert reply by: Jeffrey L

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We have just what you are looking for. I called my contact at TDE and asked about the hub you have on your boat trailer. They told me that it was a 5-stud idler hub for a 3,500-lb axle. That means you need the part #AKIHUB-545-35-K. This is a fit for…

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Answer 2

In order for any new hub to work properly on an existing axle/spindle it must use the same inner and outer bearing parts. This is what ensures a proper fit on the spindles since the bearings' inner diameters will match the spindle diameter.…

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Answer 3

Based on my research, the Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 8,000-lb E-Z Lube Axles #AKHD-865-8-EZ-K will be a replacement for the 90865 Rockwell hub and drum. Both of these hub and drum assemblies are 12-1/4" diameter, have an 8,000 lb capacity,…

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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 5

The two sizes you mentioned are pretty similar and fit many of the same 15 inch wheels. The 205/75-15 fits rim widths of 5 inch to 6-1/2 inch whereas the 225/75-15 fits widths that are 5 inch to 6 inch. The 205 is 27.1 inches tall and the 225 is 28.4…

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I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Brake systems are not dependent on the hub bolt pattern. So you can use the Electric Trailer Brake Kit #AKEBRK-7-SA for 12 inch hub/drums or #AKEBRK-35-SA for 10 inch hub/drums. Then use #10-1-1 wire sold by the foot for your brake magnet wiring.…

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Answer 8

The correct replacement master cylinder kit we have for your Demco setup is the part #DM5918 which comes with the lock out replacement.

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Answer 9

Seal 171255UC has an inner diameter of 1.719 inches and outer diameter of 2.565 inches. A seal that has those dimensions would actually be #58846. I've added a link to a video review of this seal for you to take a look at.

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Answer 10

If you are needing the hub and drum assembly then you will want to go with the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #8-201-5UC3-EZ but if you are just looking for an idler hub then you will want part #8-213-5UC1 instead. These come with the correct…

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Answer 11

By "mobile home type bolt pattern" I believe you are talking about a 5 spoke utility bolt pattern such as what is on the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 6,000-lb and 7,000-lb Axles #8-174-5UC3. To measure your axle from hub face to…

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Answer 12

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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