Availability of USA Manufactured Trailer Hub Drum Assemblies

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Are these parts made in USA, or elsewhere?

asked by: Robert M

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The AxleTek # AKHD-655-35-EZ-K hub is manufactured overseas in China. For a compatible hub/drum that's manufactured in the USA, take a look at the trailer hub and drum assembly, part # 84656UC3-EZ from Dexter Axle. This hub is compatible with the same L68149 inner and L44649 outer bearing, has the same 6 on 5-1/2 inch bolt pattern and has the same capacity as the AxleTek # AKHD-655-35-EZ-K.

expert reply by: Mike L

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When installing a seal at the back of a hub the outer part of the seal will need to be flush with the hub. I have linked a video that should help. You could watch the whole video or fast forward to the 1 minute, 50 second mark to see the seal…

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Answer 2

You should be fine as long as the rubber of the seal is intact and the metal is not deformed. There is a ridge in the hub that would prevent the seal from getting pressed in so far that the seal would interfere with the bearings. I confirmed this…

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The bearings and grease seals that are included with the Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly part #AKHD-545-35-EZ-K are manufactured by Axle Teknology LLC.

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It's not totally uncommon for the reverse light circuit of a 7-way to not be active. I'd recommend using a circuit tester like part #PTW2993 to test the center pin of your 7-way for voltage when the vehicle is in reverse to see if it lights…

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I have added a photo detailing the wiring connections for the Pollack Heavy-Duty, 7-Pole, Round Pin conncetor, #PK11700, see link. This is a SAE J560 compliant connector. The wiring diagram for the vehicle side connector, #PK11720, is pictured also.…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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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 9

Trailer wheel bearings are specific to the spindle that is installed on the axle that is on your trailer. You will need to safely support the trailer, remove the wheel and tire, remove the grease cap, remove the cotter pin and washer that secures the…

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Answer 10

There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…

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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 12

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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