Replacement Bearings for Dexter 8-208 Hub

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I have a DEXTER HUB 8-208 on an older car trailer. UNKNOWN MFG. Looking for Inner and Outer Bearings. Inboard Grease Cap and a new Outboard bearing cap. OUTBOARD BEARING is a 4T-L44849 or a 4T-L44649. Cant tell if it is a 6 or 8. INBOARD is a Timken LM48548. SPINDLE SHAFT is 1/1/16 ID Outboard and Inboard is 17/16 ID. Thank you! NO RUSH

asked by: Kevin A

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Thank you for all of the info. The correct replacement bearings would be the part # TMK79FR and # TMK29FR which are both USA made Timken bearings.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The Trailer Hub Assembly for 3,500 lb Axles, #84550BX, was confirmed by Dexter to be the assembly which replaced part 8-208, but please note that it does have a 5 on 5 bolt pattern, and you mentioned yours was a 5 on 4.5. To determine which bolt…

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Answer 2

The Easy Grease Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 2K Axles #AKIHUB-545-2-G-EZ-2K is compatible with standard 2,000 lb axles from most manufacturers. It looks like your Karavan probably uses a KNOTT axle and hub assembly so you will need to measure to…

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Answer 3

Hey Travis, the Lippert 4,400 lb axles use the same bearings and seals as a Lippert 3,500 lb axle so you can use the Bearing Kit for #84 Spindle part #BK2-100 for a kit that includes the correct bearings and seal. Are you doing yearly maintenance or…

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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 5

For a Lippert 4,400 lb trailer axle the correct bearing kit is the part #BK2-100 which includes inner bearing #L68149, inner race #L68111, outer bearing #L44649, outer race #L44610, grease seal #58846, a cotter pin and a tang washer.

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Answer 6

Hey Shane, so the Timken bearing kits are made in the USA so what would be perfect for you would be the part #TMK52VR is a USA made 3,500 lb axle trailer bearing kit. Have you had bearing problems in past?

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Answer 7

Hey Jason, thanks for reaching out! Your 2022 Grand Design Transcend Xplor 265BH either has 3,500 lb axles or 4,400 lb axles. Both are listed out on the Grand Design website so you'll just need to check out the tags in the middle of your axles to…

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Answer 8

You are going to need the Bearing Kit #BK2-100 for each hub on your Lippert Axle. This kit contains the bearings, races and grease seal for each hub. If you end up needing brakes we have the Left #LC96WD and Right #LC46WD brake assemblies.

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Answer 9

Trailer wheel bearings are specific to the spindle that is installed on the axle that is on your trailer. You will need to safely support the trailer, remove the wheel and tire, remove the grease cap, remove the cotter pin and washer that secures the…

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Answer 10

The rubber cap needed to use with the #21-41-1 is the part #RG04-010. It does not come with the cap.

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Answer 11

To protect the galvanized coating on the Karrier ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire with 13" Galvanized Wheel #AM31994 you do not need to add any protectants or coatings. You will simply need to keep the wheels clean using a soap and water. It is…

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