Can 6,000 Pound Dexter Hubs be Replaced with Hubs that Have Different Bolt Pattern

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have dexter axles 6000 lb dex#5542552 s/n 131113508 dexter Axle 277231 currently 16x6 on 6-5.5inch would like to switch to 8-6.5 are there hub drum asm. to make the switch bolt pattern change

asked by: Darvin H

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Expert Reply:

I reached out to my contact at Dexter and with the information you provided (thank you!) she was able to determine that you currently have the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assemblies # 8-201-9UC3-EZ mounted to the 6,000 pound axles. This particular hub uses the # 25580 inner bearing and # 15123 outer bearing.

With this in mind you will indeed be able to upgrade to hubs that feature an 8 on 6-1/2 inch bolt pattern, for which the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly # 8-219-4UC3-EZ will work perfectly. This hub uses the same # 25580 inner bearing as your current assemblies and a # 14125A outer bearing, which features a matching 1.250 inch inner diameter to the # 15123 on your current hubs. This means the hub will be perfectly compatible with the spindles on your axle.

I have attached a couple short video demonstrations on this hub that you can check out as well.

expert reply by: Chris R

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Answer 1

In order to upgrade from a 6 on 5-1/2" bolt pattern to a 8 on 6-1/2" bolt pattern on a Dexter 6K Axle you'll need the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly part #42866UC3-EZ. The Dexter 5,200 lb - 7,000 lb axles all have the same size…

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

It may be possible to change your studs from 1/2" to 9/16" so long as the studs are drive-in (as opposed to threaded); also, the length and knurl diameter needs to be the same. For example, the Kodiak Wheel Bolt - 9/16" Diameter x…

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

The 7290 that you see is a casting number. It is found on AL-KO hubs that fit #99 spindles. I found that the bearings used are #28580 which would be the inner bearing and #25580 which would be the outer bearing. For the seal use #91030.

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Answer 8

Based on the information you have given me, you have a 3,500 lb axle that is 84" long (hub face to hub face) with a 70" spring center length. At this time we do not have any replacement axles that are 84" long, but I do have a…

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

Actually our etrailer.com brand brake assemblies are rebranded AxleTek assemblies. So we have the 8k left and right assembly set #AKEBRK-8 which is most likely what you need but these are 12-1/4 inch in diameter by 3-3/8 inches wide and attach with a…

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Answer 12

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