Will Dexter Hub Fit On An Axletek Backing Plate And Brake Assembly?

Updated 06/15/2020 | Published 05/13/2017

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Question:

Will a Dexter Hub fit on a Axletek backing plate and brake assembly if they are both 12x2?

asked by: Josh

Expert Reply:

Yes. A Dexter hub like # 8-201-5 that is 12x2 will be compatible with an Axle Teknology brake assembly and backing plate like # AKEBRK-7-SA. The brake assemblies just need to be compatible with your mounting flange, but the drum/hubs need to have the proper bearing fit for your spindle. If the parts are a correct fit, you won't have any issues using them together as they are compatible.

expert reply by: Jason S

David W.

6/11/2020

I have an Axletek Hub that supposedly takes Dexter bearing #31-71-3 (50mm) , 8 lug x 6.5, BUT this bearing fits my hub but is too wide. You can't reach Axletek by phone or email. My bearing is approx 1-11/16 inches wide and the Dexter bearing #T50854 (31-71-3) is about 2-1/16 wide. Both of these bearings are 50mm designed for 8 lugs-6.5 inches. My bearing part # is almost illegible to read but the best I can read is JX6254E5E3 or JXC254E5E3. Can you help solve? I have pics if I could attach.

Chris R.

6/15/2020

I wasn't able to find any info using the part number that you read off the existing bearing. The Dexter # 31-71-3 is the only 50mm Nev-R-Lube Bearing we have available. Is there a number stamped anywhere on the actual hub/drum assembly?

David W.

6/15/2020

@ChrisR Someone helped me locate this....JXC25469C 49x84x43 Timken found in several places My bearings part # is almost illegible but I can see most of the numbers. Thanks for your help....notice my bearing is 49mm, but has 8 on 6.5 lugs, is 1mm less than Nev-R-Lube, made by Timken...looks the same Thanks for your help!