Replacement Grease Seal For a Dexter Hub On a 2,200LB Trailer Axle

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I am looking for some oil seals for my new dexter hubs that are used with a dexter 2200lb axle. Approx size 2.080 OD x 1.5 ID X .495W the metal grease seals do not work properly

asked by: Joshua J

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Expert Reply:

The Grease Seal # 10-9 is the size used on a Dexter 2,200LB Hub Assembly # 8-258-50UC1-EZ. This seal has the same 1.5" ID but only a 1.987 OD. We do not have any seals with a 2.080" OD at this time or that are entirely rubber for an oil seal like the Unitized Oil Seal # 10-63 you found.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

Yes, you can use the #13194 grease seal with the Dexter Trailer Idler Hub Assembly #8-91-05UC1-EZ. This hub assembly comes with a #10-9 grease seal so you will need to order the #13194 separately and replace it.

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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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