Cross Referencing a Dexter Hub with 70-7 Stamped On It

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Need help cross referencing a Dexter hub. Stamped Dexter 70-7. I see no product code for this. This is a lubeable hub. Fits 2010 New Horizons fifth wheel using moryde suspension system. Pretty sure 7000# axle.

asked by: Charles B

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The only thing I found on your Dexter 70-7 is the Replacement 13" Rotor for Dexter Disc Brakes # K71-631-00 which has 70-7 stamped on it. The # K71-631-00 fits 8,000 lb. Dexter disc brake kits like the # K71-646-2, # K71-646-2-91 or # K71-646-2-90.

expert reply by: Scott S

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Answer 1

I did some checking and trailer rotors shouldn't be turned actually due to their construction. Also, by looking at the picture you sent in you'd need to go with new rotors anyway as the damage is beyond what turning would be ideal for. Looks…

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Answer 2

If you were to use your disc brakes without any pad material present then most likely the rotor would be damaged beyond repair but other than this no, none of the other components should have been damaged. There are no shoes on most trailer disc…

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Answer 3

The Replacement 13" Rotor for Dexter Disc Brakes part #K71-631-00 will work with either 9/16" or 5/8" diameter studs.

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Answer 4

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 5

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 6

Trailer wheel bearings are specific to the spindle that is installed on the axle that is on your trailer. You will need to safely support the trailer, remove the wheel and tire, remove the grease cap, remove the cotter pin and washer that secures the…

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Answer 7

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 8

The three most common lug stud sizes for a trailer are 1/2"-20, 9/16"-18, and 5/8"-18. In order to make sure you get the correct lug nuts you need to measure the lug studs on the trailer now as we have no way to look this up for…

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Answer 9

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 10

The 5.30-12 tires, being wider, are going to make more contact with the road. This means that the noise, and heat build up will be higher than a 4.80-12 tire but the rolling resistance will actually be less because the tire is larger diameter. The…

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Answer 11

To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that…

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Answer 12

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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