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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
The correct part was delivered on time. The person I ordered from was friendly most accomidating and had excellent knowledge of the part and how I wanted it delivered.
Representative was helpful while ordering and installation video was a good resource.
No problem with replacing never lubricants hubs. No problem since.
Product arrived as advertised. This was my second order with the company. I will buy from them again in the future.
Everything ok. Thanks for the good service. Since I purchased this hub and bearing sssembly as a spare, I will not be installing it, only if one goes out.
Thanks for the follow up. I have and will continue to recommend you.
Great product, great customer service and the best price I could find!
Saved a lot of money ordering from etrailer.com
My camper was stranded up in the mountains of NM and when I got the drum it fit fine but the washer and nylon stop nut were way to small. Thank goodness I didn't throw the old ones away. Now that the camper is home I'll loctite and re-torque the nut.
I had a unusual break drum but thanks to the help line she was able to find a replacement. Fit Right into place. Delivery was fast and on time.
Perfect fit. Relatively easy to install, good etrailer instructions. When you install these do the shoe adjustment manually at first. After that the take care of themselves.
Etrailer came through for us when we had an emergency need for new brakes on our Airstream before we travelled the Million Dollar Hwy. Marcus and the team expedited our parts and followed up throughout the delivery.
The parts that I got were top Quality at a good price and the service was even better when I call about the parts and installation issue they were very helpful I would recommend them to anyone who is looking for parts for there trailer and plan to do the work themselves. Thank again etrailer
Hub/drum assembly arrived in good condition, and should provide sensible insurance against bearing failure on our Oliver Elite II travel trailer with Nev R Lube bearings. I have always received good service from etrailer
Ordered part 008-388-80 (dexter nev-R lube hub and 42mm bearing) for my 2017 Airstream international signature 30rb. Waited on hold for about 40min to talk with Adam who helped take my order and confirm they had the parts as shown on the website. Parts arrived within 3days and are a perfect fit. Adam was extremely helpful and respectful. Will use etrailer again for future purchases.
This was a replacement for a Dexter brake that was on a 4 year old Airstream that had less than 9000 miles on it and proved to be defective. Dexter wouldn’t honor the 5-year warranty since I wasn’t the original owner. Service from etrailer was great but I wouldn’t select another Dexter product if there were other options.
I was very satisfied with the quality of the Dexter OEM hub/drum and brake assemblies. These items were installed on our 2015 Airstream Eddie Bauer and were an exact match to the factory originals parts.
I was glad to find and get a OEM part’s at a fair price. The fit of the drums was exactly as originally drums. I will continue getting my parts from etrailer as I need to replace parts for my 5th wheel and utility trailer.
Will at etrailer was great. Very knowledgeable and professional. He knew his products and how to choose the right ones.
Fantastic service and selection.
Everyone else said 2 weeks for part I needed, they had 21 in stock ready to go!!!!! THANK YOU ETRAILER AND EMMA K!!!!
**********(ten stars)
Always the correct part super quick shi pping!
Well I ordered it in July when broke down in Buffalo. It was to be a spare part. It came. The neighbor took it off the porch and kept it. In August we returned and opened up the box. It was 11 bottles of Tea Shampoo/conditioner. I called etrailer and talked to Shawnee. She sent another hub assembly and arranged for UPS to pick up the hair products. The new hub arrived.......in a damaged box. The hub was there but the loose hardware was missing out the hole in the side of the box. I emailed etrailer and they sent the hardware items. They arrived today. Their response was quick. It didn't cost me anything extra. Of course, this was messed up and I'm happy I wasn't broke down awaiting for the parts. I think the etrailer part was good except for the packing of the second shipment. I'm not so impressed with the freight company, UPS. The hub is 39 pounds and need additional box reinforcement.
However, other orders in the past have come with no problems.
David P.
8/28/2023
It rides in the trunk of the RV just fine.
Price and service can't be beat!
Ordering parts from trailer has always been a good experience. Installation was easy and pretty straightforward.
I was blown away! We are leaving for a trip in a few days and unfortunately just discovered an issue with the Dexter Auto adjust brakes. Etrailer said the parts should arrive in 2 days and I was doubtful. Sure enough, they arrived when they said! Very impressed!
Professional and personal we had a few distractions but when all said and done Nathan came through. Airstream is going on the safely and with a new set of breaks and hub . Very HAPPY. And recommend them for All of your RV NEEDS!!??
Everything went well. This is not the first drum I've gotten from you all for this axle but the spindle nuts are not the right size. My spindles have a 31mm outside diameter and the nuts that come with drum are much to small. I asked the agent if I had a choice and he said no.
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7/4/2019
Product performs as it should. Thank you