Is There a Hub/Drum for 6k Axle with 8 Lug Bolt Pattern

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I have 6K 6 lug axles on my Torque 314 toy hauler the max GVW is 12,800#? I would prfer to have the 8 lug pattern is there a difference in bearing sizes axle tubing thickness/strength?

asked by: John T

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We have hub/drums for a 6k axles that have an 8 lug bolt pattern like with the part # 42866UC3 which would work great in place of the 6 lug hubs you have now on your 6k axles.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

A hub such as #42866UC3 fits on the spindle which is welded to the axle and spindles can have different capacities as well. The camber or bow of an axle, its length, the quality of materials, the diameter, and many other factors go into its capacity…

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Answer 2

According to Dexter, your 2013 Jayco 30.5 BHLT axles are 5,200 lb E-Z lube axles. This means you would be able to use the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #42866UC3 you were looking at assuming you want the 8 on 6-1/2 bolt pattern. If you were…

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Answer 3

The Trailer Idler Hub Assembly #AKIHUB-655-35-K that you referenced has a hub bore (where its grease cap fits) of 1.988-inches. Your Chevrolet wheels with their 3.07-inch pilot hole will fit on these hubs. You will want to be sure to use only special…

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Answer 4

We have 7K options but they not a traditional straight axle. They are more like torsion axles that have their own built-in suspension and do not require an axle beam between the 2 sides. This design would then provide independent suspension! The most…

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Answer 5

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 6

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 7

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 8

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 9

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 10

Hey Richard, thanks for reaching out! The Dexter DX7.5 Drop-N-Go Brake Actuator #099-175-00 is a great option for a replacement actuator because it's a direct replacement for the common Model 60 actuators that were popular in the '90s.…

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Answer 11

To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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Answer 12

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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