Idler Hub Recommendation to Replace Dexter Hub Drum with 8-147 Stamped on it

Question:

can drum be change to a nonbrake hub to use reg trailer wheel

asked by: Mike

Expert Reply:

According to my online research, your axles are old Dexters with a capacity of 3500 lbs.

I would recommend confirming this by checking the reference numbers on your bearings. The inner bearings should be # LM48548 (1.375 inch inner diameter), outer bearing should be # L44649 (1.06 inch inner diameter) and the grease seal should be # 58846. If these reference numbers match up then you would want the # AKIHUB-545-35-K for a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt patter.

expert reply by: Jameson C