Replacement For A Dexter 8-249 Hub And Drum Assembly

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Current Dexter brake drum/hub is marked as follows: 8-249, MTA 1, 10inch on a 3,500 LB AXLE. Please let me know what part number I need to order to replace one of my brake drum/hubs on my Load Trail carhauler trailer with tandem axles with a GVW of 7,000 lbs. Thank you.

asked by: Ben

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To replace your Dexter 8-249 hubs, I recommend using the Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly # AKHD-550-35-EZ-K. This is the Axle-Tek brand equivalent of your Dexter 8-249 hub/drum. The hub will include your bearings, seals, races, grease cap and lug nuts.

expert reply by: Jesse M

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Answer 1

We do have the regular Dexter Axle brakes and their Nev-R-Adjust equivalents. The regular (manually adjusted) brakes that you are wanting are listed as part #23-26 for the Left Hand side and part #23-27 for the Right Hand side. Their Nev-R-Adjust…

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Answer 2

The Dexter 8-249 hub/drum is used on a 3500 lb axle, and would be compatible with a 10 x 2-1/4 inch brake assembly. I'd recommend self-adjusting brake assemblies like part #AKEBRK-35-SA. After an initial adjustment, your brakes will self-adjust…

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Answer 3

If you look at the backs of the brake assemblies there should be a hole where the magnet wires come out and a little opaque plastic strap. So if you are looking at the back of the assembly and those items are on the left then it is the left side…

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Answer 4

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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Answer 5

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

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Answer 6

Yes, since the hub you currently have has 8-247 stamped on it the Trailer Hub part #8-247-50UC3-EZ that you referenced would be the correct hub for you to use. This hub is 10 by 2-1/4 inch and has a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern.

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Answer 7

Hi Rusty; the Dexter #84546UC3-EZ and etrailer #AKHD-5475-35-K will both fit a 3,500 lb axle but they have different bolt patterns. You already ordered the Dexter in the past so I'm assuming your wheels are 5 on 4-1/2. For the same bolt pattern…

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Answer 8

It sounds like you are definitely on the right track here. The #MR79ZR is indeed the correct suspension upgrade kit for your 2007 Colorado 5th wheel with LRE suspension. Moryde makes a fantastic suspension upgrade kit. The heavy duty shackles and wet…

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Answer 9

Hey Tony, welcome back! The Titan Zinc-Plated Brake Actuator item #T43329007K you purchased has a plunger you can access for purposes of bleeding the system of air. You will want to remove the plate that surrounds the breakaway lever to access it.…

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Answer 10

The Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 3,500-lb E-Z Lube Axles - 10" - 5 on 4-1/2 - Galvanized #8-247-50UC3-EZ uses 1/2 inch studs so the lug nuts will be 1/2 inch inner diameter and 13/16 inch outer diameter like #CE11051. If instead you…

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Answer 11

So the Atwood 83000, 83005, 83010 brake actuators are obsolete, and Atwood is no longer in business so there isn't a replacement master cylinder. You'll need to replace the whole actuator, and for one like the Atwood with the same 8,000 lb…

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Answer 12

We sure do! The Demco Surge Brake Actuator #DM8609101 you were looking at has mounting holes that are 3" apart from the front hole to the second hole, 9-1/2" apart from the second hole to the last hole, and 12-1/2" apart between the…

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