Why Are Dexter Drums 8-271-7UC3-EZ and 8-257-5UC3 So Different In Price?
Question:
What is the difference that accounts for the pricing difference between the hub # 8-271-7UC3 and the hub# 8-257-5UC3?
asked by: Gary
Expert Reply:
The reason for the price difference is the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly # 8-271-7UC3-EZ are only compatible with hydraulic brakes, where the # 8-257-5UC3 are compatible with electric and hydraulic brakes.
Since most people use electric trailer brakes on this size axle the # 8-257-5UC3 is the more popular choice.
For compatible braking assemblies we have the Dexter Hydraulic Trailer Brake Kit # 23-398-399 if you are wanting hydraulic brakes, or Electric Trailer Brake Kit # AKEBRK-2 if you are wanting the more popular electric brakes.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Dexter Hydraulic Trailer Brake Kit - Uni-Servo - 7" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 2.5K
- Trailer Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Manual Adjust
- Single Servo
- 7 x 1-3/4 Inch Drum
- 2500 lbs Axle
- 10 Inch Wheel
- 12 Inch Wheel
- 13 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 2,000-lb Axles - 7" - 5 on 4-1/2
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- Standard
- L44649
- L44649
- For 2000 lbs Axles
- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- 12 Inch Wheel
- 13 Inch Wheel
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes - 7" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Manual Adjust
- 7 x 1-1/4 Inch Drum
- 2000 lbs Axle
- 10 Inch Wheel
- 12 Inch Wheel
- 13 Inch Wheel
- etrailer
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Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for Hydraulic Brakes - 2,000-lb E-Z Lube Axles - 5 on 4-1/2
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- EZ Lube
- L44649
- L44649
- For 2000 lbs Axles
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- 10 Inch Wheel
- 12 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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