What's All Included With The Trailer Hub Assembly # 8-258-50UC1-EZ

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If I buy the replacement hub for my trailer axles do they come with the bearings packed or are they disassembled and need grease added?

asked by: Theodore G

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When it comes to purchasing The Trailer Hub Assembly - 2,200-lb E-Z Lube Axle - 5 on 4-1/2 - 13 inch - 15 inch Wheels - Galvanized # 8-258-50UC1-EZ, the bearings, races, and grease seals are included but they do not come packed. Grease will need to be added for installation.

The Easy Grease Trailer Idler Hub for 2K Axles - 13 inch to 15 inch Wheels - 5 on 4-1/2 - Pre-Greased # AKIHUB-545-2-LFEZ-2K comes with everything already packed and greased.

I attached a review video link below.

expert reply by: Noah E

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Answer 1

In order to pick out the correct hub assembly for a trailer you are going to need know a few key pieces of information. The first thing you will need to know is the bolt pattern of your hubs. This is so you get a hub that is compatible with your…

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Answer 2

The Yates Y-Style Bow Stop for Boat Trailers #YR6Y33-4 is 3 inches tall. It is 6-1/2 inches span and 2-7/8 inches wide at the base. I've attached a photo and a video to assist. This is the largest bow stop with that base size we have. I've…

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Answer 3

The #8-258-50UC1-EZ Idler Hub Assembly you referenced includes the grease cap for an EZ Lube spindle. An EZ Lube spindle has a zerk fitting in the end of it so grease can quickly and easily be added to the hub. The rubber plug in the center of the…

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Answer 4

It sounds like the axles were attached with 2 inch U-bolts that are 1/2 inch diameter which are a standard size so it sounds like the axles are compatible with a standard U-bolt kit like the CE Smith U-Bolt Kit for Mounting 2" Square Trailer…

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Answer 5

Overpacking the trailer hub with grease is the number one reason for grease seal failure. For a boat trailer I would recommend re-packing the hubs by hand with grease once per season and you'd be fine. I don't like recommending people use…

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The #84 spindle is just a common way to identify the spindle dimensions typically used for 3,500 lb axles. So instead of listing out the parts, people can just say they have #84 spindles and it's easier to know what fits it. The CE Smith Trailer…

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Answer 7

In order to find the correct hubs/drums for a trailer you'll need to know either the axle capacity, bearings numbers, or spindle dimensions. We can't look any of this up for any one particular trailer as there is simply no database of this…

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Answer 8

The BTR and BT8 denotations refer to the spindle, not the trailer hub. The difference between a BTR and BT8 spindle is that the BTR spindle uses a 1.063" diameter L44649 bearing and the BT8 spindle uses a 0.99" diameter L44643 bearing. In…

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Answer 9

You will need to measure the diameter of the spindles where the seal and bearings ride. Check out the picture I attached that shows where this is. You will need an exact measurement so either a digital or dial caliper will be needed. To pick out the…

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Answer 10

I wish we could help but none of our hubs fit a spindle that is 1-1/4 inch in diameter all the way across. If instead the spindle was 1-1/16 inch diameter for both bearings you'd want the part #8-258-50UC1-EZ which is standard for a 2,200 lb…

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Answer 11

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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