Type of Lug Nuts Included With Dexter 7000 lb Capacity 8-219-18UC3 Hub Drum

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Are these flange nuts?

asked by: Ed

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Helpful Expert Reply:

The Dexter # 8-219-18UC3 7K trailer hub you mentioned includes cone style nuts like # 6-109, which help to center a lug centric wheel on the hub. The bearings, races, grease seals and grease caps are included as well.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

A 16 inch tire will not fit on a 16.5 inch wheel. You would either need to get new 16 inch wheels with the proper bolt pattern to match what the hubs require or to get your existing wheels you would need to go with 16.5 inch tires. You mentioned you…

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Answer 2

I attached a chart that has all of the lug nut torque figures for trailer wheels for you to check out. Basically it depends on the style of lug nuts and if they have rotating flange washers. Most likely it's right at 200 ft lbs but if you do not…

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Answer 3

In order to use 17.5" diameter trailer wheels you'll need to upgrade to 9/16" lug studs. There are no other options as all wheels this size use this size or larger since they are designed for more weight. In order to do this you'll…

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Answer 4

It might be possible to change out the studs in your hub from 9/16 to 5/8 if they are drive-in studs and not the type that threads in. If they are drive in and the diameter of the knurl end is approximately 0.6875 inches then you can replace them. We…

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Answer 5

The recommended lug nut torque for your 7,000lb axle depends on a few factors like wheel size, stud size etc. Check out the attached photo which shows the torque specs for a variety of applications. I see you were looking at the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust…

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Answer 6

I was able to find the 126003 hub and was able to determine that it is a 3,500 lb hub/drum with a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern just like the #AKHD-545-35-K that you referenced. This hub will work as a replacement for your Lippert.

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Answer 7

Torque specs for wheel lug nuts will vary depending on the diameter of the lugs, type of lug nut and the wheel's material. The linked chart details the recommended torque for many combinations. Dexter Hub/Drum #84546UC3 has 1/2-inch studs and…

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Answer 8

The Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly part #8-219-18UC3 fits 7K axles and it has a 4.75" pilot with 5/8" studs so it will work with most hub piloted 17.5" wheels like the Provider 215/75R17.5 Radial Tire w/ 17-1/2" Silbrt Mod…

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Answer 9

In order to remove the hub/drum on your trailer you will want to first remove the spindle nut. Once the spindle nut is removed you are going to want to take a hammer and tap the outer portion of the drum as well as the hub face a few times to break…

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Type of Lug Nuts Included With Dexter 7000 lb Capacity 8-219-18UC3 Hub Drum

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