Grease Cap for Dexter 8-248 Hub Assembly

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Will the RG04-080 Grease Cap fit a Dexter 8-248 hub assembly?

asked by: Jerry

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If you have trailer hub assembly 8-248-50UC1-EZ the correct replacement grease cap is # DC200L-DCRP. This cap is for E-Z Lube spindles and measures 1.99" x 1.40" x 1.18"; I've added a link to a video review of the cap for you to take a look at as well.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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For the Dexter hub part #84545BX that you referenced the correct Bearing Buddy is the part #BB1980A-SS. Some people have a tendency to use these to put too much grease in the hub which then causes the seal to blow out. If you are careful with it…

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You can replace the grease cap of the 7k Trailer Hub part #008-416-94 with the grease cap pair part #RG04-120 which is a set of two caps that have the removable plugs for access to grease fittings.

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You will want to use a dial caliper or micrometer to measure the inner diameter of the hub you have on your trailer to determine what size cap would be needed. Check out the picture I attached that shows this measurement being taken on a hub. I…

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The main difference between the grease caps, #RG04-080 and #DC250L-DCRP, is that the RG04-080 is for EZ lube axles and DC250L-DCRP is for standard axles. I have created a short video for you showing where to measure on your hub to determine the…

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The Rubber Lube Plug - Fits 1.18" Lubed Dust Cap #DC-RP is the replacement for the #RG04-040 grease cap as well as larger caps like the 2.44" OD Drive In Grease Cap with Plug #RG04-080. The Grease Cap Plug fro E-Z Lube Grease Caps…

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To ensure that your spindle is not sticking out of your hub farther than it should, I would recommend verifying that all of your bearings and seals are seated correctly and the hub is tightened down correctly. When tightening the hub to the…

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The Bearing Buddy you would want would be the #BB1980A-SS or #BB1980A since you have bearings of L44649 inner and outer.

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The Dexter "8-248" is a hub assembly for 3,500 lb axles that uses an L68149 inner bearing and a L44649 outer bearing. This hub assembly was offered in both 5 on 4-1/2" and 5 on 4-3/4" bolt patterns therefore you would need to…

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Answer 9

The Dexter Hub part #84545BX that you referenced is designed to fit the 84 spindle like the part #TRU74FR.

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Answer 10

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 11

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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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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