Needing a Never Lube Bearing for Dexter 6000 Lbs Trailer Axle

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I have a never lube bearing # xc25469-s I need to replace. Its one what must be a 6,000 dexter axil. Do you have a replacement for this?

asked by: Matt B

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The Redline Bearing # 31-73-3 is a cartridge style Never-Lube bearing that fits 42mm Dexter Never-Lube axle with 6 lug on 5-1/2 inch hubs with 3,000 lbs capacity like # 8-388-80UC3.

This bearing complete dimension are 42mm I.D. x 76mm O.D. x 39mm wide.

expert reply by: Jared P

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Answer 1

The 42MM Nev-R-Lube bearing #31-73-3 is designed to fit Dexter Nev-R-lube axles that have a hub with a 6-lug, 5-1/2 bolt circle. I called my contact at Dexter and they told me you do not have to press the bearing in place when installing. You can use…

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Answer 2

We went ahead and took a look for you at the Dexter Bearing, 42MM Nev-R-Lube 42MM x 76MM x 39MM #31-73-3. I can tell you that what we have is indeed a Timken product that is made in the USA; it says so right on the bearing. I have added a link below…

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Answer 3

For a 6,000 lb axle we have the trailer hub part #8-388-80UC3 which has Nev-R-Lube bearings in it. This is designed for a 12 inch brake assembly as well. This is also a Dexter brand hub which is widely considered to be a nicer quality hub than Axle…

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Answer 4

Your Pilgrim International Open Road 357RLDS definitely has tires needing replaced. It is not uncommon to use LT tires on trailers, but it sounds like they have some dry rot going on. The stamp on the wheel rim unfortunately is not anything I'm…

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Answer 5

In order to remove the hub/drum on your trailer you will want to first remove the spindle nut. Once the spindle nut is removed you are going to want to take a hammer and tap the outer portion of the drum as well as the hub face a few times to break…

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Answer 6

I spoke to Dexter and they said there is a bit of a process for installing the spindle nut properly. 1. You will need to thread on the inner nut, rotate the hub, then tighten the nut to 100 foot pounds. 2. Loosen the nut to remove the torque, making…

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Answer 7

Not a stupid question at all. The Dexter Trailer Hub & Drum Assembly, part #8-388-80UC3 is sold individually. If you find that down the road the inside of the drum is scored it can be resurfaced. The cartridge bearing for this assembly is part…

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Answer 8

Dexter Nev-R-Lube hubs such as the part #8-388-80UC3 are designed to fit Dexter Nev-R-Lube Axles. These hubs use a special cartridge style bearing that is only compatible with the spindles on a Nev-R-Lube Axle. With this in mind you would not be able…

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Answer 9

Yes, since the Axletek 5,200 lb Nev R Lube axle use the 5,200 lb 42 mm Nev R Lube bearings the replacement hub/drum part #8-388-80UC3 that you referenced would fit and work great.

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Answer 10

The Trailer Hub & Drum Assembly #8-388-80UC3 you were looking at is designed specifically for 42mm Dexter Nev-R-Lube axles and you do not grease any of the components. This hub has sealed bearing cartridges which do not get greased. Now if you…

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Answer 11

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 12

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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