Do Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 2,000 lb Axles Fit Same Wheel Sizes
Question:
Trying to figure out differences between these 2 hub assemblies. Same part number except for EZ lube. Why does the first accept larger wheels? 8-257-5UC3-EZ EZ lube 12, 13, 14, 15 inch wheel 8-257-5UC3 Standard 10 and 12 inch wheel
asked by: Rich
Expert Reply:
You are correct that these two hub and drums are exactly the same but one has a standard grease cap and the other has an E-Z Lube grease cap for E-Z Lube spindles, so both will fit 12" to 15" wheels. The correct one for you will simply depend on if you have an E-Z Lube axle or not:
- Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 2,000 lb E-Z Lube Axles # 8-257-5UC3-EZ
- Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 2,000 lb Axles # 8-257-5UC3
Products Referenced in This Question
Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 2,000-lb E-Z Lube Axles - 7" Diameter - 5 on 4-1/2
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- EZ Lube
- 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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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
more information >
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