Replacement Interior Wear Components For Dexter 8-248 Idler Hub

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I have a model 8-248 hub with a 4 3/4 bolt pattern for my utility trailer and Im looking to replace the interior parts. Will you help me with this? Thanks

asked by: Randy

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Your Dexter 8-248 Hub # 845475UC1 uses the following interior parts.

Inner Bearing # L68149
Inner Race # L68111
Outer Bearing # L44649
Outer Race # L44610
Grease Seal # 58846
Grease # L11390

Depending of if you have a standard spindle or E-Z lube spindle there are different grease caps available.

Grease Cap # F001518 standard spindle
Bearing Buddy # BB1980A upgrade to standard spindle
Grease Cap # DC200L-DCRP for E-Z lube spindle

And finally there are different nut retainer based on your spindle.

Cotter Pin # 165649 standard spindle
Spindle Washer # 5-101 E-Z Lube Spindle
Nut Retainer # 6-190 E-Z Lube Spindle

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

On Dexter 12" Nev-R-Adjust Electric Brake Assembly #23-458 the shoe pad thickness is 3/16 of an inch. Dexter says that you should replace the shoes if the material gets down to 1/16 of an inch thick or less.

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Answer 2

We currently carry four different size hitch balls which are 1-7/8", 50mm, 2", and 2-5/16". The most common hitch ball size in Europe is 50mm for which you can use part #63912 if you need a 3/4" diameter shank or part #EH53C-C if…

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Answer 3

We do have what you are looking for but it is our part number #6-190.

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Answer 4

The Dexter "8-248" is a hub assembly for 3,500 lb axles that uses an L68149 inner bearing and a L44649 outer bearing. This hub assembly was offered in both 5 on 4-1/2" and 5 on 4-3/4" bolt patterns therefore you would need to…

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Answer 5

The Dexter "8-256" is a hub assembly that uses an L68149 inner bearing and a L44649 outer bearing. This hub assembly was offered in a few different bolt patterns therefore you would need to confirm your bolt pattern using the attached help…

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Answer 6

The UFP H-1377 correlates to a Dexter #84 spindle, which is for a 3,500 pound axle. This will utilize an inner bearing #L68149 and an outer bearing #L44649. As this is being used on a boat trailer, I highly suggest going with the etrailer.com…

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Answer 7

Thanks for getting me all the info needed to pick out a hub! Based on what you listed the correct hub you need for a replacement is the part #84545BX. This uses the same bearings as what you have and has a matching bolt pattern.

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Answer 8

Thanks to the information and picture you provided I can definitely help. The replacement for your Dexter 8-248 is the #84545BX. If you want a pre-greased option you can use the #84545UC1-EZ. If you don't care about it being from Dexter the…

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Answer 9

You will need to get the other bearing number from inside your current hubs before we can pick you out replacement hubs. Most likely the outer bearing you pulled is a LM67048 and the inner you have is a 25580 which would mean that the #8-201-5UC3…

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Answer 10

The hub you have like part #84545BX uses the bearing kit part #BK2-100 for replacement bearings/seal/races. I attached a review video for this bearing kit for you to check out as well.

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Answer 11

Depending on how the trailer was made, there will be a few spots you can check to identify the axle. First, if the trailer was pre-made by a specific company, you may be able to find this information in either the paperwork or on a placard somewhere…

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Answer 12

As long as the seal in the bearing kit part #BK1-150 is flush with the hub it is okay to have a small gap between the seal and inner bearing. When installing the seal you only insert it enough so that it is flush with the hub. The seal's job is…

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