Can Dexter Nev-R-Lube Hubs Be Replaced with Oil Bath Hubs
Question:
I have Dexter 8k torsion never lube axles and have had 2 bearing failures in 4 years. The trailer was purchased new in 2015. Can I purchase the Oil Bath hub Assembly and replace the Never Lube assembly using the same spindles?
asked by: Fred
Expert Reply:
The existing Dexter 8K Nev-R-Lube spindles on your trailer are designed specifically for the cartridge-style bearing that the corresponding Nev-R-Lube Hubs # 8-389-81UC3 use. The spindles themselves are uniquely sized for this purpose so unfortunately the hubs can't be replaced with standard hubs that use traditional inner and outer bearings, including oil-bath units like the Dexter 8K # 8-285-9UC3 that you referenced.
The only way to switch to hubs like this would be to replace the entire axle or cut off and weld on new spindles (which requires a certified welder with experience in this type of application).
To replace just the Nev-R-Lube bearing you can use part # 31-71-3.
Products Referenced in This Question
50MM Nev-R-Lube Bearing for 8,000-lb Dexters - Qty 1
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Bearings
- Standard Bearings
- 50 MM I.D.
- Bearing 31-71-3
- 8000 lbs Axle
- Dexter
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Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - Nev-R-Lube - 8 on 6 1/2
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- Nev-R-Lube
- For 8000 lbs Axles
- 9/16 Inch Stud
- 8 on 6-1/2 Inch
- 16 Inch Wheel
- 16-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 17 Inch Wheel
- 17-1/2 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 8,000-lb Axles - 12-1/4" - 8 on 6-1/2 - Oil Bath
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- Oil Bath
- 25580
- 02475
- For 8000 lbs Axles
- 9/16 Inch Stud
- 8 on 6-1/2 Inch
- 16 Inch Wheel
- 16-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 17 Inch Wheel
- 17-1/2 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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