Replacement Hub/Drum for 5,200 Axletek Axle with Nev R Lube Bearings

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Will your Dexter Nev-R-Lube hub and drum fit a 5200lb axletek Nev-R-lube axle?

asked by: Jeff M

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Yes, since the Axletek 5,200 lb Nev R Lube axle use the 5,200 lb 42 mm Nev R Lube bearings the replacement hub/drum part # 8-388-80UC3 that you referenced would fit and work great.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Your Pilgrim International Open Road 357RLDS definitely has tires needing replaced. It is not uncommon to use LT tires on trailers, but it sounds like they have some dry rot going on. The stamp on the wheel rim unfortunately is not anything I'm…

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Answer 2

The Trailer Hub & Drum Assembly #8-388-80UC3 you were looking at is designed specifically for 42mm Dexter Nev-R-Lube axles and you do not grease any of the components. This hub has sealed bearing cartridges which do not get greased. Now if you…

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Answer 3

Not a stupid question at all. The Dexter Trailer Hub & Drum Assembly, part #8-388-80UC3 is sold individually. If you find that down the road the inside of the drum is scored it can be resurfaced. The cartridge bearing for this assembly is part…

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Answer 4

The Redline Bearing #31-73-3 is a cartridge style Never-Lube bearing that fits 42mm Dexter Never-Lube axle with 6 lug on 5-1/2 inch hubs with 3,000 lbs capacity like #8-388-80UC3. This bearing complete dimension are 42mm I.D. x 76mm O.D. x 39mm…

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Answer 5

For a 6,000 lb axle we have the trailer hub part #8-388-80UC3 which has Nev-R-Lube bearings in it. This is designed for a 12 inch brake assembly as well. This is also a Dexter brand hub which is widely considered to be a nicer quality hub than Axle…

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Answer 6

Dexter Nev-R-Lube hubs such as the part #8-388-80UC3 are designed to fit Dexter Nev-R-Lube Axles. These hubs use a special cartridge style bearing that is only compatible with the spindles on a Nev-R-Lube Axle. With this in mind you would not be able…

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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

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Answer 9

To determine the size of the hub assembly you need to purchase you have to determine which bearings are in the old assembly. If the old assembly has L44649 inner bearings, you would use the hub you chose #8-258-5UC1. If the inner bearings are marked…

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Answer 10

A BT8 spindle would have a diameter of .99 of an inch where the bearings would both install and would have a diameter of 1.24 where the great seal would ride. That would require a hub part #AKIHUB-440-2-1K for an idler hub. A BTR spindle would have…

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Answer 11

You can add larger wheels and tires to a trailer as long as you have enough room for the larger size. The main clearance issues we find when putting larger tires and wheels on a trailer is from the top of the tire to the fender and from the inside…

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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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