Recommended Trailer Hub with 5 Lug Bolt Pattern with Bearings L68149 and L44649

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I have a 2000 boat trailer that came with the boat from Tracker. Boat is a Tahoe Q3. The owners manual states Wheel bearings Rear inner L68149 Front Outer L44649. Acceptable seals NOK: AD2527E. It is a 5 lug on 4.5. Is this enough info to confidently recommend new hub assembly? The boat is two hours away at my in laws so I am currently unable to take the wheel off to verify anything.

asked by: Dave

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That is enough info to pick out the correct hub for your trailer. You have a very common 3,500 lb axle so for a hub drum you'd want the part # AKHD-545-35-EZ-K or for just an idler hub # AKIHUB-545-35-G-EZ-K.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I definitely agree with you, total replacement is the best option here. Replacing a spindle requires special tools so more than likely the cost involved will be the same as an axle replacement. You also don't know if the axle itself was damaged…

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Answer 2

There typically aren't any part numbers stamped onto the trailer spindle that can be used for identification. There are however numbers stamped onto the hub most times which can be used for identification. The TDE46210 tells me you have a 3,500…

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From what I could find out about the Super Lube Spindles, they will be much the same as the Dexter EZ-Lube style spindles, like the #TRU74FR. This will include a zerk/grease fitting on the end that allows a grease gun to attach to. With that being…

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Overpacking the trailer hub with grease is the number one reason for grease seal failure. For a boat trailer I would recommend re-packing the hubs by hand with grease once per season and you'd be fine. I don't like recommending people use…

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Answer 5

Hey Gene, I think either way is fine unless you have a blown seal currently and there is a hub without any grease. As long as the hubs are in decent shape now as far as grease is concerned I would just wait till you pull the trailer out and pack them…

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The Super Lube Axles are made by Tie Down Engineering and the EZ-Lube axles are made by Dexter Axle. They are the same concept by different manufacturers. Some EZ-Lube hubs will fit Super Lube spindles just fine. The spindle dimensions can change by…

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To determine which hubs would be best for your boat trailer there are a few things you will need to look at; the axle capacity on your boat trailer, the inner bearing number, outer bearing number, grease seal number, the bolt pattern of your wheels,…

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From what I could find, the #171255UC grease seal has an inner diameter of 1.719 inches and an outer diameter of 2.565 inches. These dimensions match our TruRyde Double Lip Grease Seals, #RG06-050. If possible, I recommend verifying the inner…

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Answer 9

If the axle tag on the trailer does not include the axle capacity then you'll have to pull the hubs and either measure the bearings and seals or record their part numbers. The most common bearing combo is a L68149 (1.378" inner diameter) and…

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Answer 10

We recommended to repack the wheel bearings on your trailer every 12 months or 12,000 miles. There is not a specific guideline as far as actually replacing the bearings. When repacking them with grease, you will also just want to check for any damage…

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To tow your trailer that uses an RV style 7-way blade style connector with your semi that has a 7-pin connector, you need to construct an adapter that will also combine the brake signal into the right and left directional signal pins. This can be…

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Answer 12

The proper replacement inner assembly member for your UFP 34043 would be indeed be the the Dexter #DX99FR which is compatible with disc brakes. The replacement has an electric lock out and has a 7500K capacity and is intended to work with a 2 inch…

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