Can Dexter Hub & Drum 8-393-4UC3 be Used as Oil Bath Hub
Question:
I have a 2020 BigText 16GN Trailer with 8-393 Drums, 4 bolts brake, on Oil Bath, Can I use this assembly and just replace the seal and cap? Or do you sell that drum separately?
asked by: Mihai
Expert Reply:
If you prefer an oil bath, you can do so with the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 7,200-lb Axles Manufactured After 1999 # 8-393-4UC3.
What you would need are the Unitized Oil Seal # 10-63 and Oil Cap, Plug and O-Ring for Dexter 7-9K Trailer Axles # RG04-230.
Having said that, I recommend sticking with grease as opposed to oil. While oil can be less maintenance, they are both prone to leaks and don't keep water out of hubs as well as a grease cap. The issue with this is that if oil leaks and you don't catch it right away, you're looking at replacing the entire axle as the spindle will be damaged. You can do that with the Bearing Packer # PTW1218 and Bearing Grease # L11390.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 7,200-lb Axles Manufactured After 1999 - 8 on 6-1/2
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- Standard
- 25580
- 02475
- For 7200 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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LubriMatic LMX Industrial Strength Grease - 14 oz. Cartridge
- Lubricants Sealants Adhesives
- Grease
- Brake and Bearing Grease
- Standard Lithium Grease
- Lithium Complex
- 14 oz
- LubriMatic
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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
- Caps
- Oil Cap
- 2.875 Inch O.D.
- Redline
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Unitized Oil Seal for Trailer Hubs
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Seals
- Oil Seals
- 2.250 Inch I.D.
- 3.376 Inch O.D.
- Dexter
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