Upgrading Hubs From 6 Bolt to 8 Bolt for 5,200 lb Axles
Question:
I have an Open Range 5th wheel with 5200Lb axles with 6 bolt wheels and would like to change the hubs to 8 bolt 1/2inch studs so I can use 8 bolt tires and wheels I have is this possible? What hubs, bearings and seals am I looking for?
asked by: Rick S
Expert Reply:
We have 2 different options for you to use to upgrade your 5,200 lb axles from 6 bolt to 8 bolt with 1/2 inch studs.
Dexter Axle has the Trailer Hub Assembly, part # 8-231-9UC1-EZ, which is black in color and comes with the hub, inner bearing, part # 25580, outer bearing, part # 14125A, and the seal that you will be needing. This Trailer Hub Assembly also comes in a Galvanized Hub, part # 8-231-50UC1-EZ.
Similar options that include the drums, in case you have brakes on your trailer, are the Galvanized Hub and Drum, part # AKHD-865-7-G-EZ-K, from etrailer.com, and the Hub and Drum Assembly, part # 8-219-4UC3-EZ, from Dexter. These hub and drum assemblies use the same inner and outer bearings as the hubs that I just referenced.
Both of the hub assemblies will fit wheels that are 16 inch, 16-1/2 inch, 17-1/2 inch, and 18-1/2 inch. The hub and drum assemblies will fit all of the same wheels as the hubs, but they will also fit 15 inch wheels as well. All of these options also feature the EZ lube cap which makes lubricating your spindle much easier. Keep in mind that these assemblies only include one hub so you will need to order 2 for every axle.
I have included some demonstration videos for you as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
Replacement Trailer Hub Bearing - 14125A
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Bearings
- Standard Bearings
- 1.250 Inch I.D.
- Bearing 14125A
- Race 14276
- 5200 lbs Axle
- 6000 lbs Axle
- 7000 lbs Axle
- TruRyde
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Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 5,200-lb to 7,000-lb E-Z Lube Axles - 12" - 8 on 6-1/2
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- EZ Lube
- 25580
- 14125A
- For 5200 lbs Axles
- For 6000 lbs Axles
- For 7000 lbs Axles
- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 8 on 6-1/2 Inch
- 16 Inch Wheel
- 16-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 17 Inch Wheel
- 17-1/2 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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Trailer Hub Assembly for 5,200-lb to 7,000-lb E-Z Lube Axles - 8 on 6-1/2 - Galvanized
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub
- EZ Lube
- 25580
- 14125A
- For 5200 lbs Axles
- For 6000 lbs Axles
- For 7000 lbs Axles
- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 8 on 6-1/2 Inch
- 16 Inch Wheel
- 16-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 17 Inch Wheel
- 17-1/2 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum for 5.2K to 7K Axles - 12" - 8 on 6-1/2 - Galvanized
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- Easy Grease
- EZ Lube
- 25580
- 14125A
- For 5200 lbs Axles
- For 6000 lbs Axles
- For 7000 lbs Axles
- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 8 on 6-1/2 Inch
- 16 Inch Wheel
- 16-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 17 Inch Wheel
- 17-1/2 Inch Wheel
- etrailer
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Dexter Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 5,200-lb to 7,000-lb E-Z Lube Axles - 8 on 6-1/2
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub
- EZ Lube
- 25580
- 14125A
- For 5200 lbs Axles
- For 6000 lbs Axles
- For 7000 lbs Axles
- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 8 on 6-1/2 Inch
- 16 Inch Wheel
- 16-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 17 Inch Wheel
- 17-1/2 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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