Replacement Bearings and Seals for Converting 8K Oil Bath Dexter Axle to Grease
Question:
I have a 2008 Gooseneck Mfg. stock trailer that has triple Dexter 8K axles. 2 of the axles are the original oil bath hubs. I want to convert them to grease hubs. can you provide the part numbers for new seals, and the bearing buddy that will screw into the existing hubs in place of the oil cap?
asked by: Chance C
Expert Reply:
I believe I was able to find the bearings and seals that you need, but you'll want to double check on your end by removing the hub and looking at part numbers just to make sure.
Inner Bearing - # 25580
Inner Race - # 25520
Outer Bearing - # 02475
Outer Race - # 02420
Grease Seals - # RG06-070 (2.250" ID and 3.376" OD)
When it comes to the oil bath caps from what I could find yours should be part # RG04-230 which has an OD of 2.875" and nothing we have is that fits that. Since this is the case it might be worth just getting entirely new hub/drums for which I recommend the etrailer # AKHD-865-8-K. This would then allow you to use the Chrome Plated # BB2717 or Stainless Steel # BB2717SS Bearing Buddy setup.
Please note that you'll want to make sure you get all of the oil cleaned off because oil and grease don't play nice together and can actually cause internal harm to your hub if it isn't cleaned.
Products Referenced in This Question
Replacement Race for 02475 Bearing
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Races
- Standard Races
- 2.688 Inch O.D.
- Bearing 02475
- Race 02420
- 8000 lbs Axle
- etrailer
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Replacement Trailer Hub Bearing - 02475
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Bearings
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- 1.250 Inch I.D.
- Bearing 02475
- Race 02420
- 8000 lbs Axle
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Replacement Race for 25580 Bearing
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Races
- Standard Races
- 3.265 Inch O.D.
- Bearing 25580
- Race 25520
- 6000 lbs Axle
- 7000 lbs Axle
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Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 8,000-lb Axles - 12-1/4" Diameter - 8 on 6-1/2
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- Standard
- 25580
- 02475
- For 8000 lbs Axles
- 9/16 Inch Stud
- 8 on 6-1/2 Inch
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Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 2717 - Chrome Plated (Pair)
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
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- 2.717 Inch
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Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 2717SS - Stainless Steel (Pair)
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Caps
- Bearing Protector Grease Cap
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Oil Cap, Plug and O-Ring for Dexter 7-9K Trailer Axles and DeeMaxx 8K Oil Bath Idler Hubs
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
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- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Seals
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- 2.250 Inch I.D.
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- TruRyde
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Replacement Trailer Hub Bearing - 25580
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Bearings
- Standard Bearings
- 1.750 Inch I.D.
- Bearing 25580
- Race 25520
- 10000 lbs Axle
- 6000 lbs Axle
- 7000 lbs Axle
- 8000 lbs Axle
- 9000 lbs Axle
- etrailer
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