Dexter Axle Trailer Hubs and Drums - Hub - 8-258-5UC1 Review Video

A BT8 spindle would have a diameter of .99 of an inch where the bearings would both install and would have a diameter of 1.24 where the great seal would ride. That would require a hub part #AKIHUB-440-2-1K for an idler hub. A BTR spindle would have…

To find the correct hub for your axle you typically need to find the part numbers for your bearings and grease seal, or the diameter of the different spots that they sit on your spindle. We actually have had a customer who sent this information in to…

We do have a way to help you with replacement hubs/bearings/seals but when I tried reaching out to the manufacturer of your boat trailer but they weren't able to tell me what bearings and seals are used for your hubs. What you will need to do is…

Torque specs for wheel lug nuts will vary depending on the diameter of the lugs, type of lug nut and the wheel's material. The linked chart details the recommended torque for many combinations. Dexter Hub/Drum #84546UC3 has 1/2-inch studs and…

Yes, you will need to replace the inner grease seal when changing from oil baths to the Bearing Buddies. You will also need to make sure that there isn't any grease on the threaded portion of the hubs when installing the Bearing Buddy as this…

The GAL-DEX coated version of the hub you referenced is part #8-258-50UC1. There is a very small price differential between the painted and the GAL-DEX version. The GAL-DEX coating can withstand a continuous 500 hour exposure to salt spray before…

The UFP hub that you've referenced isn't made any longer I don't believe, but we do have some options for you. From some previous customers, we've determined that the UFP H-1062-3 axle has a spindle that has #L44649 inner and outer…

When replacing your 6-1/2 inch oval tail light like the Optronics Sealed #ST70RB that does not have any visible screws on your boat trailer, you can remove the assembly by simply pulling it out of the existing grommet. You can wiggle it back and…

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…

If your hub uses the #L44649 bearing (1.063 inch inner diameter) for both the inner and outer bearings, and your Tracker Trailer is equipped with 2,000 pound axles, the correct hub and drum assembly should be the Dexter #8-257-5UC3-EZ. For an idler…

There are pre-greased hubs available in a 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern. In order to find the correct replacement hub you can take apart your good hub assembly and look at the bearings themselves; wipe away the grease and you should be able to see the part…

The hub part #AKIHUB-545-35-K that you referenced measures 2-5/8 inches on the section of the hub that fits through the rim.