Replacement Hubs for Enclosed Snowmobile Trailer
Question:
I need to replace the hubs on my Rance enclosed snowmobile trailer. The hub numbers are Dexter PN 8-247 and 8-248. Can you recommend what products to use for replacement hub assemblies? Thank You.
asked by: Brandon R
Expert Reply:
The Dexter Trailer Hub/Drum Assembly # 8-247-50UC3-EZ that you referenced is intended for 3500-lb axles with drum brakes that have number 84 EZ-Lube spindles. The other hub you referenced, part # 84545UC1-EZ, is an idler hub (for no brakes applications) in the same 5-on-4-1/2-inch bolt pattern also for 3500-lb axles with EZ-Lube spindles. The linked video reviews this item.
The best way to match up new hubs is to gather the parts numbers from the existing bearings to ensure they match those supplied with the replacement hub kit. Both of the referenced hubs use the same set of bearings, inner bearing # L68149 and outer bearing # L44649. As long as you can match your original bearing numbers, wheel bolt pattern and axle weight rating to these replacements then they will work fine.
I have also linked an article and video on bearing and hub replacement along with a link to our main page for hubs where you can sort the results based on the characteristics you need.
Products Referenced in This Question
Dexter Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 3,500-lb Axles - 5 on 4-1/2 - Pre-Greased
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub
- EZ Lube
- Pre-Greased
- Standard
- L68149
- L44649
- For 3500 lbs Axles
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- 13 Inch Wheel
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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Replacement Trailer Hub Bearing - L44649
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Bearings
- Standard Bearings
- 1.063 Inch I.D.
- Bearing L44649
- Race L44610
- 3500 lbs Axle
- etrailer
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Replacement Trailer Hub Bearing - L68149
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Bearings
- Standard Bearings
- 1.378 Inch I.D.
- Bearing L68149
- Race L68111
- 3500 lbs Axle
- etrailer
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 3,500-lb E-Z Lube Axles - 10" - 5 on 4-1/2 - Galvanized
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- EZ Lube
- L68149
- L44649
- For 3500 lbs Axles
- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- 13 Inch Wheel
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
more information >
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