Will a Dexter Trailer Hub Fit on a Lippert Trailer Axle

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Will a Dexter trailer hub fir a Lippert axle?

asked by: Gene W

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Many times Dexter hubs will fit on a Lippert axle, but Lippert does have a few axles out there with special spindle sizes. Every Lippert axle comes with a tag or plate on the axle that gives a serial number or NV number. If you can give me that number, I can tell you what parts you will need.

Otherwise, if you could not find that tag, you can simply select a hub by matching the bearing and grease seal part numbers from your existing hub. The part numbers for the bearings are usually stamped into the metal of the bearing and the grease seal number is usually stamped in the rubber. I have attached a photo that shows where the part numbers are located. You will also want to make sure you choose a hub with the correct weight capacity and bolt hole pattern. I have attached a help article that explains how to find the bolt hole pattern.

If the hub or bearings were damaged and you cannot locate the part numbers, you can take a few measurements on your spindle. This will tell us what bearings and grease seal you need for us to choose the correct hub. The photo that I attached also shows what measurements to take on your spindle. These measurements must be exact, to the nearest thousandth of an inch, so I recommend using a precise measuring tool such as a digital or dial caliper. Using a ruler or tape measure will not give an accurate measurement for this.

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Berj K.

7/11/2020

i would like to order dexter never adjust brake/hub and brake controller for a utility trailer that never had brakes. i have a lippert axle 3500#. serial#: 045 003540279 LC135-SIAXTK-73-60 NOSP-US-L-545-7242

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Chris R.

7/16/2020

For your 3,500 pound axle the Dexter Hub Drum Assembly # 84546UC3-EZ will work great (assuming your existing wheels have a 5 on 4-1/2" bolt pattern). Then for the brake assemblies themselves you can use the Dexter # 23-27 and # 23-26. Does your axle already have brake mounting flanges welded on? I've linked a great article below that goes into additional details on adding electric brakes that you might also find helpful.

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Answer 1

The only difference between the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #42866UC3-EZ and the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #42866UC3 is that #42866UC3-EZ is designed to be used with #42 E-Z lube spindles and #42866UC3 is meant for regular #42…

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Answer 2

You're not going to have any problems mixing Dexter and Lippert components on trailer axles over 10k-lbs in the same manner as below 10k-lbs as long as the measurements on the replacement parts are the same- i.e. bearing sizes are the same,…

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Answer 3

Are there any visible signs of wear on the magnets like exposed windings then that would indicate they need replacing. Magnets can go bad without showing visible signs of wear though. To see how to troubleshoot them check out the help article I…

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Answer 4

You will have no problem using a Dexter brake assembly on a Lippert 7K axle. We have installed several Dexter brake assemblies on Lippert axles at our shop. Lippert and Dexter use the same standard mounting pattern and brake sizes. If you want…

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Answer 5

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion…

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Answer 6

Dexter electric brake assemblies, including the #23-458-459 set you've looked at are indeed compatible with Lippert axles. Lippert and Dexter brake assemblies share the same bolt pattern and overall dimensions, so they will be interchangeable…

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Answer 7

If you already have brake drums you will not have to replace them unless they are damaged or became overheated and have discoloration on the inside armature surface where the magnet rides, grooves in the armature surface, or severe wear where the…

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Answer 8

The only difference between the two hubs is the inside dimension of the grease seal included with the hub drum. The #42866UC3-EZ uses a 10-36 grease seal with a 2.25 inch inside diameter and the #8-219-4UC3-EZ uses a 10-10 grease seal that has a…

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Answer 9

As long as your existing hub drums are in good condition (no grooves worn in the armature surface that the brake magnet rides on or the surface that the pads grab). For a lot of trailer hub/drums there is a minimum thickness for that to be turned…

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Answer 10

On the label for your axle there will be the capacity listed. If you see just 12k or 12,000 lb axle then the #K2R1258L12 would work. If you see 12k HD or heavy duty then it would not.

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Answer 11

You can definitely ground your trailer brake assemblies to your trailer frame. This will be just as effective and also will be a much easier install.

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Answer 12

The Dexter E-Z Lube Hub and Drum assembly that would work for your Lippert axles with the bearing and seal numbers you provided is part #42866UC3-EZ. This fits 5200 lb to 7000 lb axles that require a 2-1/4 inch ID grease seal. The drum dimensions for…

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