Will Dexter Idler Hub for 12k Axles Fit Lippert Axle

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Do you use the same idler hub for Dexter and Lippert 12,000 lb axles. Have a diamond sea trailer did the Kodiak conversion brakes disc brake system and need new studs for The Idler hub. For now just want to get a new idler hub thatll fit a 12,000 lb Lippert axle

asked by: Joey

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More than likely your Lippert axle uses the standard # 3984 inner and # 28682 outer bearing. I would double check to be sure. Assuming that is correct, the Dexter Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 12,000-lb Axles # 8-214-8UC1 will fit.

expert reply by: Robin H

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Answer 1

The Replacement Trailer Hub Bearing #3984 has an inner diameter of 2.625", so it's possible that it will work on your 12,000-lbs Dexter axle, but you'll need to know what bearings are in your hubs to confirm this is the correct…

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Yes, the Dexter Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 12,000-lb Axles - 8 on 6-1/2 - Oil Bath #8-214-8UC1 will work with disc brakes.

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We do offer one 12,000 lb idler hub assembly which is the Dexter #8-214-8UC1. This uses #3984 inner and #28682 outer bearings.

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Answer 4

90-120 ft lbs of torque is probably about right for your trailer rims. If you check out the lug nut torque chart that I attached you will see that nearly all of the torque specs are that and higher.

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We don't have the length of stud you are seeking. The longest 5/8 inch stud we have is 3-1/8 inches. If that length will work, I recommend the Replacement Trailer Hub Wheel Stud, Drive-In, 5/8" x 3-1/8" (Qty 4) #RG03-120. These are a…

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The spline diameter on the Replacement Trailer Hub Wheel Stud #RG03-120 is 0.69".

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Answer 7

I reached out to my contact at Kodiak regarding the Disc Brake Kit #K2R1058D11E and he said the rotor/spacer bolts need to be torqued down to 90 foot pounds and the caliper clip bolts will be torqued down to 45 foot pounds. I have attached a video…

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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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Answer 9

I sure can Bob and thanks for the information! Since you have a Lippert 3,500 lbs axle you'll be able to use the Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 3.5K Axles item #AKHD-545-35-EZ-K, you were looking at. These have a 5 on 4-1/2 lug nut…

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Answer 10

To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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Answer 11

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 12

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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