Replacement Grease Seal Recommendation for Dexter 6k Trailer Axle

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I would like to repack the bearings on my 2014 cedar Creek Silverback 31RK fifth wheel. It has 6000# Dexter axles. How do I determine the correct wheel seal? Thank you

asked by: Mike M

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Expert Reply:

For that size Dexter axle there are two seals that potentially could be the correct one with the only difference being the inner diameter. If the ID is 2.125 the part you need is # RG06-090, if instead it's 2.25 then you'd need the part # RG06-070.

You'll have to pull off the hub on the trailer to get the dimension by either measuring the spindle of the axle or the inner diameter of the old seal.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

The bearings in trailer hubs are measured to very precise dimensions, to the nearest thousandth of an inch, such as 1.234-inches. To find a suitable replacement hub to fit on your existing trailer spindles either the bearing part numbers or these…

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

One common grease seal size for a 6,000 lb axle has an inner diameter of 2.25" and outer diameter of 3.376" just like the #RG06-070. More than likely this matches what you have now, but you can't be 100% sure without either measuring or…

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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