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When you’re towing heavy, you need hardware that can handle it. This Dexter Trailer Hub & Drum Assembly is built for 6,000 lb axles and uses a 42MM Nev-R-Lube bearing system for consistent performance under load. The 12" diameter x 2" wide drum provides the surface area your brake shoes need for solid, reliable braking—whether you’re using electric or hydraulic setups.
Standard hubs need regular greasing, but not this one. The sealed cartridge bearing (part #31-73-3) inside the Nev-R-Lube hub eliminates the need for packing or re-greasing. That means no messy bearing maintenance and less downtime between trips. Just install it and go—no extra steps or tools required.
Each hub comes ready for install with the bearing, grease cap (021-085-00), washer (005-147-01), axle nut (006-183-00), snap ring (069-096-00), and lug nuts (006-080-00) already included. The 6 on 5-1/2" bolt pattern fits wheels from 14-1/2" to 16-1/2" and uses 1/2" wheel bolts. Everything lines up cleanly for a straightforward remove-and-replace job that can be done in a short afternoon.
Dexter’s sturdy iron hub and drum combo is made to hold up to years of use. The solid build keeps your braking system steady and dependable even in demanding conditions. With a 3,000 lb capacity per hub, it delivers the strength you need for long hauls and repeated stops without worry.
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.
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).
Common configurations: 5 on 4.5" (most popular), 5 on 5", 5 on 4.75", 5 on 5.5"
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Hello everybody, this is Jeff at etrailer.com. Today, we're gonna take a look at this Nev-R-Lube Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly with the 6 on 5 1/2 inch bolt pattern, and it's for the 6,000 pound Dexter 42 millimeter Nev-R-Lube axles. Now, this trailer hub and drum assembly will provide the surface area for your brake shoes to grip when your brakes are activated. This hub and drum is compatible with both electric and hydraulic drum brakes, and as we mentioned, this assembly is designed to fit the 42 millimeter Nev-R-Lube axles, and the Nev-R-Lube axles are from Dexter, and it uses a sealed cartridge bearing system. Now, the Nev-R-Lube bearings will consist of imposed tapered roller bearing cones that are sealed inside of a one piece double cup arrangement, and these bearings are designed with a small amount of endplay in them, and this endplay is essential to the longevity of the bearing service life. The advantages of the Nev-R-Lube system, there's no need to pull your hubs to repack the bearings or replace the seals when you're checking the brakes.
There's no more inner or outer bearings, we mentioned it's just a one sealed pre-lubricated cartridge that fits in there, and it has preset adjustment, which means installation's very easy, it is pre-lubricated from the factory, so it provides resistance to contamination, and they are sealed for life, which means increased durability and reliability and no more bearing maintenance. Now, this is a nice sturdy iron construction. This part will include everything I have laid out here on the table. It includes the hub and drum assembly with the pre-installed bearing cartridge in there, comes with the dust cap, comes with the large washer, the castle nut, the small snap break, and then six of the 1/2 inch by 20 size lug nuts for attaching the wheel to the hub and drum. Few specs on this again, the application is the 42 millimeter Nev-R-Lube axles, the drum dimension, the diameter is 12 inches, the width of it is two inches wide, bolt pattern, 6 on 5 1/2 inch bolt pattern, and the weight capacity on this one assembly is 3,000 pounds.
So when this is used with one on the other side, it'll meet the 6,000 pound axle capacity. But that should do it for the review on this Nev-R-Lube Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly with the 6 on 5 1/2 inch bolt pattern for the 6,000 pound Dexter 42 millimeter Nev-R-Lube axles..
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Ratings & Reviews
Martin
9/18/2023
Its working great!
Robert
7/4/2019
Product performs as it should. Thank you
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8/28/2023
It rides in the trunk of the RV just fine.