Does Unitized Oil Seal for Trailer Hubs 10-63 Require Sealant

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should a light film of rtv be used on the outside of the seal and on the inside also?

asked by: Raymond E

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I contacted Dexter and the Unitized Oil Seal for Trailer Hubs part # 10-63 do not require RTV sealant or a gasket maker. They are typically used in oil bath hubs. I have attached an installation video for your reference.

expert reply by: Heather A

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Answer 1

Bob, I recommend the Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver #391AUDQ319 for your 2024 Audi Q3. This receiver is confirmed to fit your 2024 Audi Q3 and as you only intend on using with a bike rack the receiver portion is removable to maintain your clean…

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Answer 2

We do have a compatible grease seal for your 168255TC oil seal, however, we do not carry rubber coated seals in this size. The 168255TC oil seal was designed to work with oil bath hubs on a 3,500 lb axle. For the most part, axle manufacturers have…

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Answer 3

As long as the seals are in good condition, you should not need to change them out in order to replace your current brake shoes, because the assembly itself will stay mounted and the seal would come off with the hub drum. As a suggestion, however,…

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Answer 4

If you replace the current brakes on your trailer with the same uni-servo drum brakes and no lockout actuator (like #T2351000), the brakes will deliver 20 percent braking when traveling in reverse. However, the more pressure you apply going backwards…

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Hey Bryan, thanks for the information! The information Brinkley sent you corresponds to the Unitized Oil Seal for Trailer Hubs item #10-63, which is not available in a bearing kit. A unitized oil seal is a two-piece, self-contained unit where the…

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Answer 6

An oil seal like Redline part #9103309 installs in the back side of the hub (the side nearest the trailer's frame) with the sides or "legs" of the seal inserted into the hub's bore. This means that the flat metal surface of the seal…

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Answer 7

We sure do Jerry and welcome back! To replace the Replacement Dexter Versa-Flex Torsion Arm Kit item #DX24FT. This replacement arm is designed for a 3,700-lb Dexter Versa-Flex axle. It's going to replace the entire arm assembly and rotor hub. It…

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Answer 8

Typically for installing oil bath hub seals you can set a wood block across it and use a hammer to push it in evenly. For a Dexter 12k axle the correct seal would be the part #10-56.

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Answer 9

Kyle, thanks for providing the Dexter hub number. Unfortunately, the Dexter 8-147 hub and drum assembly has been discontinued for quite some time, and there isn't a direct replacement hub available today that matches those spindle dimensions…

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Answer 10

Hey Jennifer, for your Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly #23-434 you can use the Replacement Magnet for Dexter 12-1/4" x 5" Electric Brake Assemblies #BP01-306 and the Grease Seals 10-36 #RG06-070 for replacements.

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Answer 11

Thanks for letting us help Glen. I'm going to include a link below to a help article we put together that walks through the surge brake bleeding process in detail. This job is much easier with two people. One person can operate the actuator and…

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Answer 12

For most RVs greased hubs are a better option than oil bath hubs, and for the exact reason you mention. While it is obviously not good to run your greased hubs without a full load of grease, this tends not to result in catastrophic failures, mostly…

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