Can a 6,000 Lb Dexter Drum Be Used On a 5,200 Lb Dexter Axle

Published 08/22/2019

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Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 5,200-lb and 6,000-lb Axles - 6 on 5-1/2 - Pre Greased

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Question:

i have a dexter 5200lbs hub/drum assy with bearing. inner 25580 and outter lm 67048. can i use a 6000lbs hub with inner bearing 25580 and outter bearing 15123 in its place ?

asked by: Lloyd J

Expert Reply:

The LM67048 (5,200 lb Outer Bearing), 15123 (6,000 lb Outer Bearing), and even 14125A (7,000 lb Outer Bearing) all have the same 1.25" inner diameter so you can use any of them on a 5,200 lb axle. For this, I recommend the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly part # 8-201-9UC3-EZ which has a 6 on 5-1/2" bolt pattern. If you want to go up to the 8 on 6-1/2" bolt pattern you would need the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly part # 42866UC3-EZ which uses an 14125A outer bearing.

expert reply by: Conner L