Replacement Trailer Hub for Dexter 8-155

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Hi I have a 4 lug dextar 8-155 hub. 2 axels. I am using them on a little welding trailer for around the farm. is there another set up other than the 8-201-5uc3-ez. I dont need brakes. I am doing this on the cheap..

asked by: RONALD B

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If you need the 4 lug option you have then no we don't have anything that would work, but based on the # 8-201-5UC3-EZ being a suitable replacement we also know the part # 42865-KIT would too and it does cost less. It is an 8 on 6-1/2 inch bolt pattern.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Yes, we had a customer who was able to replace his Dexter 8-155 hubs with the #8-201-5UC3-EZ that you referenced so they should work well for you. You can verify that this hub will work for you by pulling your current hub and making sure they have…

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Answer 2

Hey Mark, so we had a customer that had a Dexter 8-155 hub/drum like you have and they were able to replace it with the #8-201-5UC3-EZ so that would be what I would go with. Then for the correct brake assemblies to match this you would want the part…

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Answer 3

The jack you referenced, Bulldog Heavy-Duty Rack-and-Gear Jack #BD165412, does have a removable steel wheel. My contact at Bulldog did confirm that the jack could be mounted in an inverted position (upside down) without the wheel and retain the same…

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Answer 4

The brake assemblies you have are 7k Dexter assemblies that are 12 inch by 2 inch in size. The part number #AKEBRK-7-SA will work as a great replacement set. This includes assemblies for both sides of your trailer that are self adjusting.

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Answer 5

It looks like the studs in your brake assembly are closer together (center to center) at the bottom. If the center to center bolt spacing matches the photo I've provided, then the #23-105-09 you'd looked at would be the correct replacement…

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Answer 6

If the integrated brake controller on your 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 is not recognizing when a trailer is connected, then that could indicate damage to the brake output wire or the connector on the truck itself. It could also be the trailer. To…

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Answer 7

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 9

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 10

Hey Andrew! Yes, Furrion does have a Chill Cube model with a heat pump. This was actually just released for aftermarket sale. You will need a complete system to make the switch, new R32 units aren't backwards compatible with old R410A systems.…

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According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Answer 12

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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