Hubs and Bearings Used in 5200-lb Axles

Updated 05/02/2019 | Published 05/01/2019

Products Featured in This Question

Dexter Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 6,000-lb Axles - 6 on 5-1/2

(875)

$148.10

Replacement Trailer Hub Bearing - 25580

(2099)

$21.83

Dexter Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes - E-Z Lube - 6 on 5-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 95" - 5,200 lbs

(229)

$994.23

Replacement Trailer Hub Bearing - L44649

(2099)

$20.76

Replacement Trailer Hub Bearing - L68149

(2099)

$11.61

Replacement Trailer Hub Bearing - LM67048

(2099)

$9.75

Question:

Can I replace my 3500 lb axles 5 on 5 with 5200 axles and use the olds hubs off of the 3500 stock axles?

asked by: Ryan M

Expert Reply:

The hubs from your 3500-lb axles could theoretically be re-used on a different axle IF both axles have the same spindles that use the same bearings, but this is unlikely. Typically 3500-lb axles accept hubs that use bearings # L68149 and # L44649 while 5200-lb axles most often use bearings # 25580 and # LM67048. Even if it were the case that the two axles used the same spindles (again, very unlikely) then using the 3500-lb hubs on the 5200-lb axle would mean you gained no weight capacity since the hubs then become the limited factor.

All of our 5-on-5 hubs, shown on the linked page, are rated for 3500-lb axles.

We do offer 5200-lb axle kits like Dexter # 6340624-EB that includes electric brakes, hub/drums, bearings, races, seals, and mounting hardware but none are offered with 5-on-5 hubs.