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Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 8,000-lb Axles - 12-1/4" - 8 on 6-1/2 - Oil Bath
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Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 8,000-lb Axles - 12-1/4" - 8 on 6-1/2 - Oil Bath

Part Number: 8-285-9UC3
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Install this hub-and-drum assembly on your trailer. Fits 8,000-lb axles. Inner bearing (25580) and race, outer bearing (02475) and race, oil seal, oil cap, wheel bolts, and lug nuts included. Oil bath system allows for easy maintenance. Great Prices for the best trailer hubs and drums from Dexter. Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 8,000-lb Axles - 12-1/4" - 8 on 6-1/2 - Oil Bath part number 8-285-9UC3 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Dexter Trailer Hubs and Drums - 8-285-9UC3

Highlights

  • For 8,000-lb Axles: Fits hubs using inner bearing #25580 and outer bearing #02475.
  • Ready for Electric or Hydraulic Brakes: Works with 12-1/4" brake assemblies.
  • Oil Bath Design for Easy Checks: Clear cap lets you monitor lubrication without teardown.
  • 8 on 6-1/2" Bolt Pattern: 9/16" wheel studs secure wheels on heavy-duty setups.
  • Complete Assembly Out of the Box: Includes bearings, races, oil seal, oil cap, wheel bolts, and lug nuts.
Made in USA

Features to know about

Built for Heavy Loads: 8,000-lb Hub-and-Drum Assembly

This Dexter trailer hub-and-drum assembly is made for 8,000-lb axles and gives you the solid braking surface your setup needs. It works with 12-1/4" brake assemblies and includes everything required to get rolling again—inner bearing (25580), outer bearing (02475), races, oil seal, oil cap, wheel bolts, and lug nuts. Each hub supports 4,000 lbs and uses a sturdy iron construction for dependable strength under load.

Runs Cooler with Oil Bath System: Easy Lubrication and Maintenance

Instead of dealing with packed grease, this setup uses an oil bath design so you can check and maintain lubricant levels without pulling the hub apart. The clear oil cap lets you see the oil level at a glance, making it simple to top off before a trip. It’s a straightforward way to keep bearings running cool and smooth mile after mile.

Ready to Install with Bearings and Seals Included

The hub comes with the bearings, races, seal, oil cap, wheel bolts, and lug nuts already supplied, so you don’t have to hunt for matching parts. With the correct inner diameter (1.75") and outer diameter (1.25") bearings included, installation is clean and quick. Everything fits together easily for a direct replacement that gets your trailer back to work fast.

Precise Fit and Strong Connection: 8 on 6-1/2" Bolt Pattern with 9/16" Studs

The 8 on 6-1/2" bolt pattern and 9/16"-diameter wheel studs provide a solid, balanced connection to your wheels. The 4-3/4" pilot hole centers perfectly on the spindle, helping the hub run true. The result is a tight-running drum that keeps everything aligned and ready for reliable braking performance.

Sturdy Construction for Long-Term Use

Built from durable iron, this hub-and-drum assembly is made to handle constant use and heavy loads. Whether you’re refreshing an older trailer or upgrading your axle setup, it brings dependable operation and reduced downtime thanks to its simple oil-bath design and complete component package.

Specs

Weight and Capacity

  • Application: 8,000-lb trailer axles
  • Weight capacity: 4,000 lbs

Dimensions

  • Drum dimensions: 12-1/4" diameter x 3-3/8" wide
  • Pilot hole diameter: 4-3/4"

Compatibility

  • Works with: 12-1/4" brake assembly
  • Bolt pattern: 8 on 6-1/2"
  • Wheel stud diameter: 9/16"

Bearing, Race, and Seal Information

  • Bearing (included) – Inner bearing: 25580 (1.75" inner diameter)
  • Bearing (included) – Outer bearing: 02475 (1.25" inner diameter)
  • Race (included) – Inner race: 25520
  • Race (included) – Outer race: 02420
  • Oil seal (included): 10-63
  • Inner diameter: 2.250"
  • Outer diameter: 3.376"
Determining Bolt Pattern

1. Count the lug holes

Look at the wheel hub or the back of the wheel and count how many lug holes there are(also called bolt holes).

Common configurations include: 4-lug, 5-lug, 6-lug and 8 lug

2a. For even lug counts (4-lug, 6-lug, 8-lug)

Measure from the center of one lug hole directly across to the center of the hole opposite it.

Center to Center
Common configurations: 4 on 4", 6 on 5.5", 8 on 6.5"

2b. For odd lug counts (5-lug)

Measure from the center of one lug hole to the outer edge of the hole directly across (not center-to-center since there's no directly opposite hole).

Center to Outside Edge
Common configurations: 5 on 4.5" (most popular), 5 on 5", 5 on 4.75", 5 on 5.5"

K08-285-92 Dexter 12-1/4" Hub and Drum Assembly for 8K Axle with Hardware - 8 on 6-1/2 - Oil Bath

Replaces 8-285-9UC3 and 123050





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Ratings & Reviews

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Install this hub-and-drum assembly on your trailer. Fits 8,000-lb axles. Inner bearing (25580) and race, outer bearing (02475) and race, oil seal, oil cap, wheel bolts, and lug nuts included. Oil bath system allows for easy maintenance.

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Perfect fit. I bought these because I wanted to change my horse trailer from No. 2 wheel bearing grease to No. 00 semi fluid grease. It’s the best characteristics of both grease and oil hubs without the negatives if you ask me. Well I needed a vented hub so the oil bath hubs. A tube and a half later of Schaeffer’s 274 Moly EP synthetic NLGI#00 grease and all bearings packed, hubs half full of grease and everything torqued to spec and I was done. There really is no better place for trailer parts than etrailer. Best prices and fast shipping.



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Great product I installed them and put 8000 miles on my trailer after. No problems as of yet really impressed with the overall quality. THANKS



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VERRY GOOD SERVICE 100%



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Great Service as always...thank you



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Fast service



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Service and delivery was spot on staff that I talked to were great thanks it won’t be the last time I order



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We received only three of the four packages that were supposed to have arrived… not sure where the fourth is, but we’re in a real pickle without it.!



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It was easy finding the right hub for the trailer. Everything was correct and made the job easy to complete.



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Need to ship in better packaging. Boxes came in with holes. Parts were missing.
Replacement parts were sent out but the job is now delayed waiting on the parts.



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One hub arrived damaged, poor packaging. Also these are single units Not pairs. Be prepared to buy per wheel as needed.



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The hub and bearings came quickly, fit perfectly, and have run as they should. I'm a happy customer.



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The break parts are like original. When we got it back together we got our trailer DOT certified.Life can go on.

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Tim

12/3/2020

The parts installed made the trailer work like new.



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The prosses of ordering parts from etrailer was very Stright forward and prompt updates on my item were quite helpful.


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    Yes, The Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit - Self-Adjusting - 12 inch - Left Hand and Right Hand - 8K # K23-532-533-00 will work with your Hayes 8k 4 bolt axle. When it comes to getting the correct hub and drums you will have to first find out what your Inner and Outer Bearing numbers are on your current hub. The bearings should have an etched or stamped number on it. If you can not find the stamp you can measure the inner diameter of the bearings using The Digital Caliper # PTW80157....
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  • Recommended 8,000 lbs Brake Assemblies for a Dexter 8,000 lbs Hub
    Welcome back Scott! I couldn't find a hub with the 277210 part number you gave me on our site, Dexter's, or online but we do carry a few brake assemblies that fit Dexter 8,000 lbs 8-lug hubs. I have listed them below: etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes w/ Dust Shields - Self-Adjusting - 12-1/4" - Left/Right - 8K item # AKEBRK-8 Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brakes - 12-1/4" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 8K item # 23-434-435 Dexter Hydraulic Trailer Brakes - Duo Servo - 12-1/4"...
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  • Replacement Brake Assemblies for Dexter 8-285 Oil Bath Hub and Drum for 8,000 Pound Axle
    For your 8-285 hub and drum similar to the Dexter Hub and Drum, Oil Bath # 8-285-9UC3 for 8K pound axles, the Dexter Electric Brake Assembly, Right Hand # 23-435 and Left Hand # 23-434 are the correct fit brake assemblies for your axle. Another great option for replacement trailer brake assemblies are the Electric Trailer Brake with Dust Shield, Left Hand # AKEBRK-8L and Right Hand # AKEBRK-8R. These brake assemblies have the 12-1/4 inch x 3-3/8 inch size needed for your hub, are designed...
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  • Can Lippert 8K Axle be Converted to Oil
    Yes you can convert your Lippert 8K axle so that it works with oil instead of grease. Just swap out your hub and drum assembly with one that has threads for the oil cap to install on. For example, the Dexter Axle part # 8-285-9UC3 should work just fine but you need to verify that the inner bearing # 25580 and outer bearing # 02475 are correct as well as the oil seal with the 2.250" inner diameter. If this fits then the only other thing you need is bearing oil like part # XLPROLUBE. Please...
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  • Replacement Hubs for 8000lb Lippert Axle
    Yes, the Dexter Hub Assembly # 8-285-9UC3 will fit on your Lippert Axle, but after checking with Lippert it looks like the 8k axle that you're using originally came with a hub with 5/8" stud diameter, where this Dexter Hub has 9/16" studs- both hubs use inner bearing # 25580 /outer bearing # 02475 . In order to avoid having to change out your wheels as well, I recommend going with the Redline Hub and Drum Assembly # 8-285-10UC3-A . It is also an oil lubricated hub, has 5/8" studs and will...
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  • Replacement Oil Bath Hub and Drum Assembly for 8K Dexter Axle
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  • Can Dexter Nev-R-Lube Hubs Be Replaced with Oil Bath Hubs
    The existing Dexter 8K Nev-R-Lube spindles on your trailer are designed specifically for the cartridge-style bearing that the corresponding Nev-R-Lube Hubs # 8-389-81UC3 use. The spindles themselves are uniquely sized for this purpose so unfortunately the hubs can't be replaced with standard hubs that use traditional inner and outer bearings, including oil-bath units like the Dexter 8K # 8-285-9UC3 that you referenced. The only way to switch to hubs like this would be to replace the entire...
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  • How Much Bearing Preload Should be On Dexter 8k Axle
    There is not an exact torque specification to pre-load the bearings on a Dexter 8k axle. The spindle nut will need to be tightened by hand until finger tight and then turned another 1/4 of a turn with a wrench. This will be around 15 ft-lbs but you should not be using any sort of torque wrench for this. Once this is done you can then turn the hub ten or so times to seat the bearings and races but don't forget to back the spindle nut off some before you install the cotter pin and put the...
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  • Replacement Oil Bath Hub Drum for 8 on 6-1/2 Bolt Pattern on 8,000 lb Axle
    The Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 8,000-lb Axles - 8 on 6-1/2 - Oil Bath # 8-285-10UC3-A is the replacement option we have. The only difference is the wheel studs are 5/8 inches instead or the 9/16 inch wheel studs of your current hub. This comes with the lug nuts you need as well, so it will be an easy swap and will fit your wheels.
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  • How Much Torque Should I Put On Spindle Bolt On Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly # 8-285-9UC3
    For a trailer axle spindle nut like part # 165686 you will need to run the spindle nut down until there is no more side-to-side play in the hub and then back it off to the next notch so you can secure the cotter pin, like part # 165649, through the spindle. There is not a specific torque to follow for the nut. If you have any further questions please reach back out to me and I will be more than happy to further assist you in your towing endeavors.
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  • Does Dexter Hub part # 8-285-9UC3 Come with Bearings/Seal/Lug Nuts
    The Dexter Hub part # 8-285-9UC3 comes with bearings and seal but does not come with lug nuts. For that you would need part # 6-53 since the studs are 9/16 inch.
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  • Availability of High Capacity Spindle
    The highest capacity trailer spindle we offer is the TruRyde # TRU57FR spindle for 5.2-7K rated axles. The spindles are compatible with a 25580 Inner and an outer bearing with a 1.25 inch ID like the # 14125A, # LM67048, or # 15123.
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  • Can 8k Dexter Hub # 8-218-9 be Used to Replace # 8258-9UC3
    Yes, the Dexter 8k hub/drum part # 8-218-9 could be used to replace the hub you mentioned # 8-285-9UC3.
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  • Replacement Electric Drum Brakes and Hub/Drum Assembly for Dexter Axle
    I was able to contact Dexter Axle and get the information on your axle. The p12 that you referred to has to do with the location of the plant that manufactured your axle. The direct replacement for your drum brakes would be the Right Hand Assembly # 23-435 and the Left Hand Assembly # 23-434. These are the self-adjusting brakes with the 4 bolt pattern to match with your brake mounting flange. The Hub & Drum Assembly - 8 on 6-1/2 - Oil Bath # 8-285-9UC3 comes with the correct hub, drum,...
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  • How to Tell if Trailer Hub 8-258 Will Fit Spindle
    We do have the Dexter trailer hub and drum part # 8-285-9UC3 which might work but you would need to verify a few things. This is an 8k oil-bath hub with a bolt pattern of 8 on 6-1/2 inches. The bearings it takes are 25580 Inner / 02475 Outer. You would need to pull the hubs you have to get the bearing numbers or the dimensions where the bearings ride. If those dimensions are 1.74 inch and 1.25 inch this hub would fit.
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Condition: Rusty

Notes: There is rust all over the inside of the hub. It is otherwise new and unused.

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Notes: There are scratches and paint chips on the hub. Also, all the hardware is missing. Only hub is included.

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