Recommended Replacement Hub for a TDE 46210 Hub

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Boat trailer has Hub 46210 stamped on it. What product do you have for replacement?

asked by: Jeff C

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Expert Reply:

Jeff, I believe that is an older TDE hub which would mean that the Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 3,500-lb Axles # AKIHUB-545-35-K is the correct replacement.

expert reply by: Bryce D

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Jameson C.

1/5/2026

Hey Jeff, did the replacement hub assembly for your boat trailer end up being the right match? Knowing how it fit could help others trying to replace older TDE hubs.

Answer 1

There typically aren't any part numbers stamped onto the trailer spindle that can be used for identification. There are however numbers stamped onto the hub most times which can be used for identification. The TDE46210 tells me you have a 3,500…

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Answer 2

The 171255UC seal is the same as the Dexter 010-11088/K71-G01-80. We have that same seal available as the Grease Seal Kit- Triple Lip - Inner Diameter 1.719" - Outer Diameter: 2.565" - Qty 2 #DX49CR.

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Answer 3

The bearing part #L44649 has an inner diameter of 1.063 and is typically used in 3,500 lb axle hubs and the #L44643 has an inner diameter of 1 inch and is typically used on 2,000 lb axle hubs. If you can get me more info on your trailer like axle…

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Answer 4

Hey Eddie, thanks for the pictures. From seeing that I can tell you have a 3,500 lb axle and the correct replacement hub would be the part #AKIHUB-545-35-G-EZ-K that you referenced which comes with new bearings and seal.

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Answer 5

Overpacking the trailer hub with grease is the number one reason for grease seal failure. For a boat trailer I would recommend re-packing the hubs by hand with grease once per season and you'd be fine. I don't like recommending people use…

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Answer 6

To make sure you find the right replacement hubs you can do a couple of things. First check out the bearing and see if you can find the numbers for the bearings either etched or stamped on the side of the bearing. If you can not find the numbers you…

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Answer 7

I'd be happy to help, but I need to know the capacity of your axle, if you have brakes, and the bolt pattern. The easiest way to get this information is on the axle tag which is located on the center of the axle beam, so sending me a picture of…

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Answer 8

I did some looking and found that the 46210 and 46845 hubs you currently have use the same #L68149 inner bearing and #L44649 outer bearing. However, as we do not carry the Tie Down Engineering Vortex hubs, I cannot say what all will fit them,…

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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

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 11

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 12

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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