Recommended 3,500 lbs Trailer Hub & Drum Assembly w/ a 5 on 4-1/2 Lug Pattern

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I am lookng at purchasing a Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly part84546UC3-EZ. I also intend to add a Speedi-Sleeve to the spindle where the inner bearing grease seal sits. Do you guys carry this part, if not can you provide me with the part number I need to purchase this elsewhere.

asked by: Al M

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Expert Reply:

Hey Al! We have the Dexter Trailer Hub & Drum Assembly item # 84546UC3-EZ you referenced. However, we do not offer Speedi-Sleeves.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

With surge brakes, you have a brake actuator applying the needed pressure to the brakes but to be able to back up you will need to have a manual lockout or an electric lockout solenoid, like #T4748800, which will close when you shift the vehicle into…

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Answer 2

The Dexter Hydraulic Trailer Brake Kit #23-312-313 that you referenced are standard uni-servo assemblies and are not free-backing. These will not automatically disengage when going in reverse with the trailer. For 3,500 pound free-backing assemblies…

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Answer 3

Sounds like you have a boat trailer that you tow your Triton 21RX with that has surge brakes that are locking up in reverse. This is a fairly common scenario that has an easy fix. With surge brakes, you have a brake actuator applying the needed…

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Answer 4

If you replace the current brakes on your trailer with the same uni-servo drum brakes and no lockout actuator (like #T2351000), the brakes will deliver 20 percent braking when traveling in reverse. However, the more pressure you apply going backwards…

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Answer 5

We can get your trailer rolling again, and to get the correct replacement hub and spindle, you will just need to take a look at a couple things and get some measurements. You will need to take apart your current hub assembly and look at the bearings…

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Answer 6

The attachment bolts for a 5-bolt brake assembly like the part #AKEBRK-6R should be torqued to 30-50 foot/lbs. If you don't have a torque wrench handy, if you tighten the bolts until the lock washers flatten out, you'll be pretty darn close…

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Answer 7

Hey Michael, thanks for reaching out! The Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brakes #23-468-469 are an excellent choice, and will pair nicely with the Dexter Trailer Hub & Drum Assembly #84546UC3-EZ. This hub and drum comes pre-greased to…

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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 9

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 10

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 11

Hey Zac. The etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes item #AKEBRK-35-SA are indeed compatible with the Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 3.5K Axles item #AKHD-545-35-EZ-K. This hub is sold individually and fits a inner bearing item #L68149 and…

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Answer 12

Hey Keith! That review is for a larger brake kit and is there just to give an idea of what others have experienced with DeeMaxx brake kits. The 10" DeeMaxx Disc Brake Kit #DE46YR will work great for 14" wheels, especially the Americana…

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