Replacement Bearings for Dexter 8-208 Hub

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I have a DEXTER HUB 8-208 on an older car trailer. UNKNOWN MFG. Looking for Inner and Outer Bearings. Inboard Grease Cap and a new Outboard bearing cap. OUTBOARD BEARING is a 4T-L44849 or a 4T-L44649. Cant tell if it is a 6 or 8. INBOARD is a Timken LM48548. SPINDLE SHAFT is 1/1/16 ID Outboard and Inboard is 17/16 ID. Thank you! NO RUSH

asked by: Kevin A

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Thank you for all of the info. The correct replacement bearings would be the part # TMK79FR and # TMK29FR which are both USA made Timken bearings.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The Trailer Hub Assembly for 3,500 lb Axles, #84550BX, was confirmed by Dexter to be the assembly which replaced part 8-208, but please note that it does have a 5 on 5 bolt pattern, and you mentioned yours was a 5 on 4.5. To determine which bolt…

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Answer 2

Thank you for all of the specs! To replace your hub/drum assembly I recommend the Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #AKHD-545-35-G-K which meets all of the specs you gave and has a galvanized finish to it will hold up much better to water exposure than…

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Answer 3

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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Answer 4

Yes, the Timken Bearing Kit #TMK52VR will fit your 3,500 lb axle as it fits an standard #84 spindle. The only time this kit won't fit with a 3,500 lb axle is if the trailer/axle is made before the 2000's since that's about the time that…

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Answer 5

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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Answer 6

The Dexter bearing kit part number K71-717-00 that you referenced is the bearing kit for a number 84 spindle. Our part number for that bearing kit is #BK2-100.

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Answer 7

Depending on how the trailer was made, there will be a few spots you can check to identify the axle. First, if the trailer was pre-made by a specific company, you may be able to find this information in either the paperwork or on a placard somewhere…

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Answer 8

Hey Roy, The only U-bolt kit we currently only offer for 1-1/2" square axles is part #CE23102, which only has a 3-3/8" length so it likely wouldn't be the best option for you. Instead you'll want to order the 1-1/2" Square…

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Answer 9

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 10

In order to find the correct replacement hubs for your EZ Loader boat trailer you will need to take apart your current hub assembly and look at the bearings themselves; wipe away the grease and you should be able to see the part number stamped…

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Answer 11

There isn't a kit available, but I was able to find each of the components you need, which are available individually. Obviously, you will need bearing #LM67048 and matching race #LM67010, along with bearing #L44649 and matching race #L44610. For…

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Answer 12

For the inner bearing you need #LM67048 and race #LM67010. The outer bearing is #L44649 and race #L44610. The seal is #10-42.

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