Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 7K lb E-Z Lube Axle - 12" - 8 on 6-1/2 - 1/2" Studs

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• How to Find Correct Replacement Hub for 7,000 lb Axle
  In order to find the correct replacement hubs for your 2016 Keystone Raptor, since you already know the weight rating of your axle, you need to know what bearings your current hub has. You will need to take apart your current hub assembly and look at the bearings themselves; wipe away the grease and you should be able to see the part number stamped directly on them. If you get back to me with that information I'd be happy to try and find the correct hub for you. If you are unable to...
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• Can 6,000 Pound Dexter Hubs be Replaced with Hubs that Have Different Bolt Pattern
  I reached out to my contact at Dexter and with the information you provided (thank you!) she was able to determine that you currently have the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assemblies # 8-201-9UC3-EZ mounted to the 6,000 pound axles. This particular hub uses the # 25580 inner bearing and # 15123 outer bearing. With this in mind you will indeed be able to upgrade to hubs that feature an 8 on 6-1/2 inch bolt pattern, for which the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly # 8-219-4UC3-EZ will...
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• Rubbing Noise After Hub/Drum Install
  Thank you for the feedback, we sure do appreciate it! It's hard to say what the rubbing noise you are hearing is but I suspect the shoes on the backing plate are coming into contact with the drum which is completely normal but don't forget to adjust them prior to towing. I would then start with lubrication. In addition to packing each of the bearings before assembly you will also need to fill them with the right amount of grease. I would also make sure no dirt got into the grease and...
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• Replacement Hub/Drum and Brake Assemblies Needed for a Hub/Drum Part # 92865
  From previous customer questions it sounds like the hub you have is similar to the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly # 42866UC3-EZ. This is compatible with 5.2K - 7K trailer axles. They fit with 12" x 2" brake assemblies and have an 8 on 6-1/2" bolt pattern. You can verify that this is the correct replacement by measuring the locations on your spindle where your bearings and grease seal fits. If the measurements are 1.75" for the inner bearing, 1.25" for the outer bearing, and 2.25"...
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• What Wheel Pilot Hole Diameter Fits Dexter Hub and Drum Assembly # 42866UC3-EZ
  According to my contact at Dexter Axle, their Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly # 42866UC3-EZ fits a wheel with a 4-3/4-inch pilot hole and a 8-on-6-1/2 bolt pattern. Each hub carries a 3500-lb rating.
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• Dexter 7,000 lb Axle Hub and Brake Assembly Recommendation
  Does the spindle look damaged at all? Sometimes bearings can be a pretty tight fit to the spindle but there should be enough clearance to allow the bearing to slip on without needing too much effort. For Dexter 7k axles the bearing surfaces should measure 1.74 and 1.25. You'd want to make sure your spindle matches those diameters. Chances are the spindle may have gotten deformed from overheating and now it's not perfectly round.
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• Should Grease Be Added to EZ Lube Trailer Hubs if the Bearings were Manually Packed with Grease
  On EZ lube hubs and axles you would want to add grease until it is full (when you see it flow out). When that happens it indicates that the proper amount of grease is in the hub. Having the bearings packed and the little bit of grease you have added is probably fine but it is better to be safe and fill 'em up!
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• Replacement Hub and Brake Assemblies for Lippert 7k Axle
  The Dexter E-Z Lube Hub and Drum assembly that would work for your Lippert axles with the bearing and seal numbers you provided is part # 42866UC3-EZ. This fits 5200 lb to 7000 lb axles that require a 2-1/4 inch ID grease seal. The drum dimensions for this measure 12 inches diameter by 2 inches wide. I would recommend new drums like this unless yours happen to be in great condition still. We had a customer give us the bearing numbers of their Lippert 7k hub and they were # 14125A and...
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• Does Trailer Wheel Hub/Brake Drum Need to Be Replaced if Inside Surface is Grooved
  Because the face of the magnet rides against the armature (inside) surface of the brake drum, any grooves that had previously been worn into the armature surface will cause the magnet to wear unevenly. For optimal braking performance, you want maximum contact between the face of the magnet and the armature surface of the brake drum. If the drum itself got too hot, you might see some blue discoloration on the armature surface. In extreme cases, the armature surface can warp. It might...
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• Interchangeability of # LM67048 and # 14125A Wheel Bearings
  Although both the # LM67048 and the # 14125A bearings might have the same inner diameter of 1.25 inches, they aren't interchangeable. Both bearings are compatible with a different race or bearing cone. The races have a different outside diameter, so you wouldn't be able to simply swap out the race to change to the other bearing. Both bearings are also rated for a different weight capacity. The # 14125A bearing is rated for a 7000 lb axle, while the # LM67048 is rated for a 5200 or 6000...
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• Lug Nut Size Recommendation for 5,200 lb Trailer Axle
  5,200 lb trailer hubs like the # 42866UC3-EZ have 1/2 inch diameter wheel studs. For open ended lug nuts we have the # CE11051 or for an enclosed one you'd want the part # 12CLN.
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• Lug Nuts for 7K Dexter Axle
  We have many styles and sizes of trailer wheel lug nuts shown on the linked page. These are offered in either 60-degree or 90-degree coned profile, in zinc, chrome or stainless and for four different wheel stud diameters. Just click on the feature to see the products with that attribute. Most 7K hubs like Dexter # 42866UC3-EZ do use 1/2-inch wheel studs but we have lug nuts for 9/16-inch studs too, like # 6-53.
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• Will Dexter E-Z Lube Trailer Hub Assembly Work on Non E-Z Lube Spindle
  As long as the spindles on your trailer use the # 25580 inner bearing and the # 14125A outer bearing, the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly # 42866UC3-EZ will work perfectly whether or not you have E-Z Lube spindles. The only difference between this EZ Lube hub and a non E-Z Lube hub is that this hub will have a removable rubber seal on the cap that allows easy access to a grease fitting that would be on E-Z Lube Spindles. You can absolutely use this on your standard spindles, though....
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• Can Dexter 7K Axle Electric Trailer Brake Assemblies be Used on 6K Axles
  You could use Dexter brakes # 23-464-465 for 7K axles but they will be a little more aggressive than ones specifically for 6K axles. What I recommend is etrailer brake set # AKEBRK-7-SA because they will work on Dexter axles, they are also self-adjusting, the cost less, and the shoe pad material is actually physically cut to the proper size rather than snapped off of a long sheet like other brakes (which leads to cracks and chips at the edges of the pad material). I have linked a couple...
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• Hub/Drums and Replacement Assemblies for Dexter Axle with Assemblies 023-181 and 023-180
  We have exactly what you would need. For the right hand side you would want part # 23-181, for the left hand side part # 23-180. Then for hub drums that fit that axle you'd want the part # 42866UC3-EZ.
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• How Tight Should the Spindle Nut be on a Trailer Hub
  When installing the castle nut on the end of the spindle, there is no specific torque rating but it sounds like your might be a little too loose. The nut is ran down until there is no side to side play in the hub, and then backed off to the next notch in the castle nut so the tang washer or cotter pin can secure the nut. Over-tightening the castle nut can damage the bearings, races and spindle. If you click on the video link I provided, and fast forward to the 4:45 minute mark, you...
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• How Tight Should Trailer Bearings Be When Installing on a Spindle
  Trailer bearings can fit pretty tight to the spindle, but they would not ever need to get pressed on. They should not be so tight that you have to really pound on them to fit but they can require a little bit of effort to get them to slide onto the spindle. When installed there should be no play between the inner surface of the bearing and the spindle. I have attached a link to a video that shows how to remove and reinstall trailer hub components you can check out.
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• How to Select the Correct Hub and Drum for Trailer
  I am attaching a picture that you can use to see where you will need to measure your spindle. You will want to use a Caliper # PTW80157 to make sure that you are as accurate as possible when taking these measurements. Once you know the size of your spindle you can then pick our a hub and drum assembly that uses the correct bearing and seal sizes that you will need. The Dexter Axle Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly # 42866UC3-EZ that you referenced comes with bearings and the seal found...
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• Replacement Studs for a Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly # 42866UC3-EZ
  The replacement wheel stud you would need for your Trailer Hub & Drum Assembly # 42866UC3-EZ would be a Wheel Stud # 165995. Also, when you install the wheels onto your hubs you will want to torque them down to spec and then after 50-100 miles you will want to re-tighten them to the specified torque rating to prevent having the studs break in the future.
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• Bearing Buddy Recommendation for a Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly # 42866UC3-EZ
  The replacement cap for the Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly part # 42866UC3-EZ that you referenced is Trailer Grease Cap part # 21-43-1. The bearing buddy that will fit as a replacement for the # 21-43-1 would be the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors # BB2717SS.
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• Available Hubs That Use Bearings 25580 and LM67048
  We do have hubs that use your same set of bearings, parts # 25580 and # LM67048. Please note that both of these bearings can be used as an inner bearing or as an outer bearing so you will want to be sure which part goes where as you review our range of hubs shown on the linked page. As examples, if the inner bearing is 25580 and the outer bearing is LM67048 we have compatible 6-lug hubs such as hub/drum # 8-201-5UC3-EZ which is rated for 5200-lb axles and idler hub # 8-213-5UC1. You...
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• Greasing Bearings and Hub for Dexter EZ Lube Hub and Drum for 5.2K to 7K Axles, 8 on 6-1/2
  If you have EZ lube axles then the hubs most likely use a double lip seal (which is what comes with hub # 42866UC3-EZ) that is going to be able to handle the use of a grease gun. But make sure to use a manual grease gun because the powered models do create much more pressure and can blow a grease seal. Make sure the grease used in the grease gun is the same as the grease used to pack the bearings or, if different, make sure they two greases are compatible. I have included a link to a...
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• Replacement Axles for a 2010 Jayco Designer 5th Wheel Trailer
  I do have an option for you but we do not have a standard axle that would work on your 2010 Jayco Designer 5th wheel trailer. Instead, you would want to look into one of our Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension Systems like part # TASR7KS01. This system will actually replace the leaf springs on your trailer with a set of aeon springs that will work to absorb road shock and support the trailer's load better than the traditional leaf springs would. In order to add brakes you can use the...
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• What Size are the Studs for the Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly # 42866UC3-EZ
  The studs on the trailer hub and drum assembly # 42866UC3-EZ, are 1/2 inch-20. The assembly comes with lug nuts, bearings, grease seal, and a dust cap. The bolt pattern is 8 on 6-1/2. If you needed the same hub and drum assembly but with the 9/16 inch studs, use # 8-219-13UC3.
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• Replacement Hubs and Brake Assemblies for 7k Liberty Axles
  There's a chance we have what you need. If you measure the inner diameter of the bearing marked 14183A and it turns out to be 1.25 inches the hub # 42866UC3-EZ would fit it. Then for brake assemblies the part # 23-464-465 would be what you'd need.
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• Spare Hub Recommendation for 2016 Keystone Outback with 5,200 lb Axles
  Since you have the EZ lube spindles the correct hub you'd need is the part # 42866UC3-EZ. The agricultural 42 spindle has the same dimensions as the non-agricultural spindle so either way this is the correct fit.
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• How to Pick Out New Hubs for a Construction Trailer
  In order to pick out the correct hub assembly for a trailer we are going to need know a few key pieces of information. The first thing you will need to know is the bolt pattern of your hubs. This is so you get a hub that is compatible with your wheels. I attached an FAQ article on determining bolt pattern for you to check out. If you are looking for a different bolt pattern this step can be skipped for now. Next thing we will need to know is what spindle you have on your trailer. In...
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• Bearings for 7,000 lb Dexter Axle and is Press Needed to Install
  For a 7,000 lb axle with a hub such as Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly # 42866UC3-EZ you need Inner Bearing # 25580, Inner Race # 25520, Outer Bearing # 14125A and Outer Race # 14276. You will also need Grease Seal # GS-2125DL (2.125" inner diameter) or # GS-2250DL (2.250" inner diameter) though the only way to know this for certain is to check the part number on the seal itself or use Digital Calipers # 301-17068 to measure your spindle where the seal rides. A press isn't necessary...
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• How to Determine Correct Hub Replacement For Hubs With 25580 and 14125A Bearings
  Thanks for that information, and I can tell you that the 1.750 bearing is # 25580 and the 1.250 bearing is most likely # 14125A. While that is most of the information needed, you also need to know your axle capacity as well as the grease seal, or it's inner diameter. If you don't have this you can measure the spindle where the seal rides to find out. The most likely hubs for you are the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 5,200-lb to 7,000-lb E-Z Lube Axles # 42866UC3-EZ or the...
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• Recommended 8-Lug 12 inch Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly with 2.125 Inch Inner Diameter Grease Seal
  The hub and drum assembly you are looking for is part # 8-219-4UC3-EZ. This is exactly the same hub as part # 42866UC3-EZ that you referenced, but it comes with the grease seal with a 2.125" innder diameter.
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