Nev-R-Lube Bearings for 8K Capacity Axle

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I have a camper with a Dexter 8000# axle with hydraulic disc brakes. What nev-r-lube bearing will fit my camper axle?

asked by: ALAN L

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In order to use an 8K Nev-R-Lube hub like # 8-389-81UC3, the spindle on the axle would need to be 50mm in diameter to accommodate the # 31-71-3 50mm Nev-R-Lube cartridge bearing included with the # 8-389-81UC3 hub.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Dexter Nev-R-Lube Bearings such as the 50MM #31-71-3 referenced in your question do not have a specific maintenance or replacement schedule. These are pre-lubricated at the factory, which will make it resistant to contamination, and sealed for life…

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Answer 2

I have confirmed with my contacts at Redline and the manufacturer of this bearing is indeed made by Timken, and that is what you will receive when ordered. This bearing fits the Dexter 50mm Nev-R-Lube axle with 8-lug, 6-1/2 bolt circle. It is…

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Answer 3

There is a specific procedure for replacing the #31-71-3 Nev-R-Lube bearing, and it is permissible to re-use the spindle nut. The procedure follows below, and I'll also email you a .pdf copy. Jack up the trailer and remove the wheel, then…

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Answer 4

The great things about the 50MM Nev-R-Lube Bearing for 8,000-lb Dexter Axles part #31-71-3 is they do not require grease. They are a bearing, race and seal built into one pre-greased from the factory. You can use a very small amount of anti-seize…

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Answer 5

Standard tapered trailer wheel bearings are recommended to be re-packed with fresh bearing grease about every year or every 12,000 miles under normal use. In certain conditions this interval could be shorter, such as if you routinely tow the…

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Answer 6

The Dexter Nev-R-Lube Bearings like the 50MM Nev-R-Lube Bearing for 8,000-lb Dexter Axles - Qty 1 #31-71-3 are not to be lubed or greased. They are pre-lubricated at the factory and have a 5 year or 100,000 mile warranty as long as serviced by a…

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Answer 7

You do not have to press the bearing in place when installing. You can use a dowel to tap it into place, this will help prevent damage to the bearing when installing. What's great about the Nev-R-Lube bearing #31-71-3 is that you do not have to…

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Answer 8

You should never use a hammer to drive out your bearings as that could damage the bearings and the inside of your hub. If you are going to be replacing your bearings then you don't have to be as careful with them but they should just fall out of…

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Answer 9

The Nev-R-Lube style bearings aren't designed to ever need maintenance. They have a 100,000 mile warranty and if they ever failed it would be just a matter of replacing them. LIke with the #31-71-3 for if you have a 8,000 lb axle. Checking the…

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Answer 10

A tandem axle travel trailer such as the Airstream Flying Cloud 27FB will require four sets of wheel bearings, an inner and outer bearing for each hub. Based on this trailer's GVWR it is likely to have two 3500-lb-rated axles. Often axles of this…

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Answer 11

From the pictures you sent in it looks like the inner diameter of your Nev-R-Lube bearing is about 2" which means you'd need the 50MM Nev-R-Lube Bearing for 8,000-lb Dexter Axles #31-71-3. Aside from that you're basically just going to…

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Answer 12

Your bolt pattern of 8 on 6-1/2 is a huge help. You will want the 50MM Nev-R-Lube Bearing for 8,000-lb Dexter Axles - Qty 1 #31-71-3. The 42MM Nev-R-Lube 42MM x 76MM x 39MM #31-73-3 is only a fit for 6 on 5-1/2 inch bolt patterns, and the 35MM…

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