Replacement Hub Recommendation for Trailer with L44649 Bearings, and L44649 and L68149 Bearings

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I am currently fixing up 2 trailers and I would like some expertise to make sure I order the correct parts. The first is my boat trailer. It is a Shorelandr SLB7TS, 700lb tadpull trailer. It has 4.80X12 tires, a 5 on 4 1/2inch bolt pattern and is running L44649 bearings. I recently lost a wheel when I blew a bearing so I am looking for options for: New hub assemblies? I would like to replace both and keep the current one as a spare A new spindle on the one side? If I have to replace both I will Also I am wondering what grease seals are the proper seals so I can order spares for when I remove the bearings to grease them. I was also wondering if there are bearing buddies designed to fit these hub assemblies? The second trailer is a 3500 lb utility trailer. The bearings are: Inside bearing L68149, Outside bearing is 44649. Essentially same questions minus spindle. Hub assemblies? Grease seals? Bearing buddies that will fit? Thank you for any help you can offer

asked by: Kenny L

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Expert Reply:

For your trailer hub that has bearing numbers # L44649 and a bolt pattern of 5 on 4-1/2 inch the trailer hub part # AKIHUB-545-2-1K that you referenced would be the correct hub. It comes with the correct grease seals as well. For additional seals though you'd need the part # 10-9. For a replacement spindle you'd want the part # TRU44FR. If you need a wheel and tire we have the Kenda 4.80-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" White Spoke Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 # AM30660 which matches the size tire and bolt pattern you are in need of as well.

Then for the 3,500 lb axle the correct replacement hub is the part # Q-HUB84545 and the seals are # 58846.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

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 2

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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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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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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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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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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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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I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 9

To replace your NOK AD2527E seal you can use #168233. It has an inner diameter of 1.688 inches and an outer diameter of 2.332 inches. Based on what I could find on the NOK AD2527E the inner diameter is the same and the outer diameter is 2.328 inches.…

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Answer 10

The UFP H-1377 correlates to a Dexter #84 spindle, which is for a 3,500 pound axle. This will utilize an inner bearing #L68149 and an outer bearing #L44649. As this is being used on a boat trailer, I highly suggest going with the etrailer.com…

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Answer 11

The Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly part #AKHD-545-35-K is the correct replacement for an AL-KO 7230. In regards to the braking assemblies, I suggest getting a new pair, the Electric Trailer Brake Kit part #AKEBRK-35-SA. This option will save you some…

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Answer 12

The torque for the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 6,000-lb and 7,000-lb Axles - 12" - 5 Spoke Utility #8-174-5UC3 is not specified by the manufacturer. For 9/16 inch studs, the typical lug nut torque will be 120-140 ft lbs based on most…

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