Replacement Trailer Hub for Dexter 8-248  

E-Z Lube spindles that have the grease zerk fitting on the end like yours don't use a cotter pin because it would interfere with the grease running through the spindle. Instead they use a tang washer, like part #5-101, which you should have. From…

For an idler hub that would work as an exact replacement to what you have and is galvanized to help prevent corrosion the part #84545BX that you referenced would work well. It comes with bearings as well.

In order to determine the correct replacement hubs for your trailer I will need to know the inner and outer bearing numbers stamped into the sides of the bearings. If the axle has a grease zerk fitting at the end then it is an EZ lube axle. If there…

The MTI number on your 8-201 hubs is simply a casting number. It does not indicate any information about the hubs or have anything to do with the actual part number. I'm not surprised to hear you have different outer bearings between the two…

I went out to the warehouse and pulled trailer hub #84545BX. The outer diameter of the center bore is 2.59 inches. I used a set of digital calipers to take the measurement.

The Dexter "8-248" is a hub assembly for 3,500 lb axles that uses an L68149 inner bearing and a L44649 outer bearing. This hub assembly was offered in both 5 on 4-1/2" and 5 on 4-3/4" bolt patterns therefore you would need to…

The DeeMaxx Disc Brake Kit - Maxx Coat/Stainless - 3,500 lbs #DE46YR uses stainless steel calipers and a Maxx coating on the hub and rotor. This Maxx coating is a special coating made by DeeMaxx and has a 1,000 hour salt-spray rating, which is pretty…

I can help you pick out the correct hub, but we don't have a cross-reference part number for the one you listed. In order to pick out the correct hub assembly for a trailer you are going to need know a few key pieces of information. The first…

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…

After you've packed the bearings and assembled everything, carefully slide the hub assembly onto the spindle and install the outer bearing. Install the spindle and tang washer and run the spindle nut down finger tight, then rotate the hub back…

Hi Keith; the Dexter 8-248 uses standard bearings for a 3,500 lb axle. If you want a hub and drum assembly the #AKHD-545-35-EZ-K you were looking at will fit. The direct Dexter replacement for the idler hub is the #84545BX or if you want it…