8k Dexter Hub/Drum Recommendation for Trailer with 8 on 6-1/2 inch Bolt Pattern

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I am looking for Electric Brake assemblies to replace my Dexter 8,000 pound axle brakes. EZ-Lube 8x6.5 with 9/16inch lugs.

asked by: Keaton G

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What you are looking for is the part # 8-285-11UC3 which is an 8k Dexter hub/drum with an 8 on 6-1/2 inch bolt pattern, an EZ lube grease cap, and 9/16 inch wheel studs.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

We do have the Dexter trailer hub and drum part #8-285-9UC3 which might work but you would need to verify a few things. This is an 8k oil-bath hub with a bolt pattern of 8 on 6-1/2 inches. The bearings it takes are 25580 Inner / 02475 Outer. You…

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Answer 2

We have the Dexter hub part #8-285-11UC3 which is an 8k trailer hub with an 8 on 6-1/2 inch bolt pattern that uses grease instead of oil bath.

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Answer 3

Typically, a 3-1/2 inch diameter axle like you said you have on your trailer is an 8,000-lb axle. The brake mounting flange on the axle that is designed for a 3-1/2 inch axle is part #4-50. The flange mounting holes measure 3-3/8 inches between the…

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Answer 4

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

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 6

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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Answer 7

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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Answer 8

To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that…

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Answer 9

To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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Answer 10

Hey Richard, thanks for reaching out! The Dexter DX7.5 Drop-N-Go Brake Actuator #099-175-00 is a great option for a replacement actuator because it's a direct replacement for the common Model 60 actuators that were popular in the '90s.…

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Answer 11

Depending on how the trailer was made, there will be a few spots you can check to identify the axle. First, if the trailer was pre-made by a specific company, you may be able to find this information in either the paperwork or on a placard somewhere…

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Answer 12

After you've packed the bearings and assembled everything, carefully slide the hub assembly onto the spindle and install the outer bearing. Install the spindle and tang washer and run the spindle nut down finger tight, then rotate the hub back…

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8k Dexter Hub/Drum Recommendation for Trailer with 8 on 6-1/2 inch Bolt Pattern

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