Difference Between an Idler Hub and a Hub/Drum
Question:
What is an idler hub and how does it differ from the hubs you describe? Do all trailer hubs have an idler? If not, what is the advantage?
asked by: ROBERT W
Expert Reply:
The Dexter Trailer Hub Assembly you referenced, part # AKIHUB-440-2-1K is known as an idler hub. An idler is a hub that is no provisions for trailer brakes. It has no brake drum.
Part # 8-276-5 is an example of a hub/ drum that has a brake drum that can be used with a brake assembly like part # 23-47.
The # AKIHUB-440-2-1K would be an acceptable replacement for an idler hub with a 4-on-4 bolt pattern that uses # L44643 inner and outer wheel bearings.
Products Referenced in This Question
Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 7" - Left Hand - - 2,000-lbs to 2,200-lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- LH
- 2000 lbs
- 2200 lbs
- Brake Assembly
- Manual Adjust
- 7 x 1-1/4 Inch Drum
- Dexter
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Trailer 4 on 4 Hub & Drum Assembly - 2,200 lbs. Axles - Hydraulic Brakes
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- Standard
- L44649
- L44649
- For 2200 lbs Axles
- 4 on 4 Inch
- 10 Inch Wheel
- 12 Inch Wheel
- 13 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 2,000-lb Axles - 4 on 4 - L44643 Bearings - Pre-Greased
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub
- Pre-Greased
- Standard
- L44643
- L44643
- For 2000 lbs Axles
- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 4 on 4 Inch
- 8 Inch Wheel
- 10 Inch Wheel
- 12 Inch Wheel
- 13 Inch Wheel
- 14 Inch Wheel
- etrailer
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Need drum electric brake kit with L 68149 inner bearing LM12749 outer bearing