Parts Needed To Change Trailer Hubs From Grease To Oil Bath

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I have a trailer with tandem dexter 6K axles and drum brakes. Is there a way to convert to from grease to oil on these drums? The seal ID is 2.250, the seal OD is 3.375, and the dust cap ID of the drum is 2.437inch 2.44. I have done this on other trailers with great results but none with these drums. If I do convert to from grease to oil, will I need a special seal or is the regular grease seal ok?

asked by: Jason B

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In order to be able to change your hubs from using grease to an oil bath you need a couple items.

For the hubs you said have an inner diameter of 2.44 I recommend the Kodiak XL ProLube Oil Bath Hub Body and Cap, part # XLPROLUBE2440. This has the hub body that fits in your hub and a cap with threads.

You will also need the Unitized Oil Seal, part # 10-63 for your hubs. This is a dual action seal. The inner part of the seal stays fixed in place on the spindle and the outer part turns with the hub.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L

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Answer 1

Hey Perry, thanks for reaching out. We certainly should have the parts you need for an oil bath conversion, but I will need to collect a bit more info on your axle in order to be sure you get the right parts. First I will need to know the weight…

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Answer 2

Yes, the direct replacement for your Titan 225S passenger's side brake caliper is the #K71-773-02. For the driver's side use part #K71-773-01. These brake calipers are compatible with 3,500 lb axles with 10 inch brakes, which according to…

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Answer 3

Dexter part 10-41 is a grease seal for a mobile home utility hub. It has a specified inside diameter of 1.938-inches and an outside diameter of 2.523-inches. The nearest match we offer is the Redline part #10-40 which is a single-lip seal that has…

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Answer 4

In order to choose the correct oil seal for your gooseneck trailer you will need to measure the inner and outer diameter of your current seal to the thousandths and measure your spindle at the the seal surface using a digital caliper. These…

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Answer 5

There are a few options for oil bath hubs for a boat trailer with 7000lb axles though I will start with saying that oil bath hubs are not recommend for a boat trailer due to the oil braking down very fast when water is introduced unlike grease. The…

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Answer 6

A grease seal like the part #GS-2250DL would be your best option if that is the size you need. You can go to an oil seal like with the Unitized Oil Seal for Trailer Hubs #10-63 which is same size and it would work but it's not going to be…

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Answer 7

If you prefer an oil bath, you can do so with the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 7,200-lb Axles Manufactured After 1999 #8-393-4UC3. What you would need are the Unitized Oil Seal #10-63 and Oil Cap, Plug and O-Ring for Dexter 7-9K Trailer…

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Answer 8

The TruRyde Grease Seal part #RG06-070 and Dexter Oil Seal part #10-63 are both designed for the same size spindle as they have the same dimensions, 2.250" inner diameter and 3.376" outer diameter. That said, the TruRyde is a grease seal…

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Answer 9

We can help but you'll need to take a measurement with a digital caliper like par #PTW80157 on your spindle. We have found that the grease seal you are looking for could have an inner diameter of either 2.24 or 2.12 inches and an outer diameter…

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Answer 10

Unitized oil seals such as #10-63 for example are different than regular grease seals. Unitized seals have an inner part that stays fixed to the spindle on the axle and its outer case rotates with the trailer hub. You would remove and reinstall a new…

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Answer 11

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 12

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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