Replacement Hub for Dexter 8-259-242 On 2009 Carry-On Trailer

Updated 12/22/2024 | Published 12/11/2024

Products Featured in This Question

Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 2K Axles - 13" to 15" Wheels - 5 on 4-1/2 - Pre-Greased

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$47.27

Dexter Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 2,200-lb Axles - 5 on 4-1/2 - Pre-Greased

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$88.61

Replacement Trailer Hub Bearing - L44643

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$3.50

Replacement Trailer Hub Bearing - L44649

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$14.16

Question:

Hello, I need a replacement hub assembly with bearings for my trailer. 2009 Carry-On 2,000 lbs. Replaces Dexter 8-259 242. 5 on 4 1/2. L44649 inner and outer bearings. The one I looked at AKIHUB-545-2-LF-2K shows a stud length of 1 5/16 long - is that measurement from the flange to end of the stud assembled? Also, how do I determine if my trailer has a BTR spindle? Please confirm the AKIHUB-545-2-LF-2K is the right replacement part. Thank you

asked by: Jerome C

Expert Reply:

Hi Jerome; the 1-5/16" measurement for the # AKIHUB-545-2-LF-2K wheel studs is from the flange to the end of the stud with it assembled. They're actually 2" long overall. You have a BTR spindle since you have # L44649 inner and outer bearings. If you had # L44643 bearings it would be a BT8 spindle. If you would rather have the same Dexter hub for a replacement the # 8-259-5UC1-EZ is also available.

expert reply by: Robin H

Jerome H.

12/13/2024

Hi Robin, I wish you had replied sooner, I spoke to customer service and they told me the 1-5/16" measurement was the overall length of the stud. So, conflicing information. She found an alternative hub, but it was for wheels up to 12" and I have 14 1/2" wheels, so she said it won't work ( I don't know why). Therefore, I ordered the bearings and races, and replacement studs. Order #-. But I would have preferred to replace both hubs because one of the hubs has a stripped-out hole for the stub (had to drill out the stud) so I'll likely have problems with it in the future. The description on the etrailer site should give the definition of that measurement. The parts arrived today, so I'll see how it goes. Thanks

Robin H.

12/18/2024

@JeromeH sorry about that. I'm a little later replying to this comment since I was out of town but we answer the submitted questions as soon as we get them. I also had to go out to the warehouse and pull the part just to be sure about the measurement. I agree, it should give the definition of that measurement or some kind of additional clarity. The best we can do is send in updates for descriptions when we find something like this. Some of these parts have been around for a while so some descriptions end up different under different writers over time.

Jerome H.

12/22/2024

@RobinH Everything worked out okay, I think. Will find out when I pull that wheel off again some years down the road. Thanks and best wishes for 2025! Jerome