What Lug Nut Do I Need for a Dexter 8K Axle and Hub?
Updated 01/12/2026 | Published 08/31/2024
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Question:
I have a 8 K Dexter axel. what is the lug nut size ? The old nuts were 60 degrees . Thank you,
asked by: Arden W
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Expert Reply:
The axle or actually the hub, like the Dexter item # 8-285-11UC3, doesn't really determine which lug nut you use as long as it's compatible with a 9/16" wheel stud.
The wheel itself is what dictates whether a coned lug nut is needed and what angle the cone needs to be. Most most trailer wheels use a 60º coned lug nut like item # 6-53 for a steel wheel or item # LHLR110 for an aluminum wheel.
expert reply by:
Jerred H
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Jerred H.
1/12/2026
Hey, how did things go with finding the right 9/16 lug nuts for your Dexter axle? Knowing which option worked best with your wheel type could help others sorting out the same fit.