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

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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

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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

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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

Answer 1

Hey Sam! There are hubs that will work with those wheels. The first thing I would do is confirm the bearings for your spindle. Did you measure the spindle with a digital caliper? The bearings could be #L44643 which have a 1.00" inner diameter…

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Answer 2

Hey Steve, we have just what you are looking for with the Easy Grease idler hub part #AKIHUB-545-2-LF-2K. This matches the bolt pattern and bearings your hub has and also is pre-greased! How many kayaks do you fit on the trailer?

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Answer 3

I can absolutely understand not wanting to take your hub apart to find the right replacement hub, but unfortunately that is the only option as the numbers you referenced are not any type of indicator of a replacement. So, to determine the correct hub…

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Answer 4

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 5

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 6

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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Answer 7

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 8

Trailer wheel bearings are specific to the spindle that is installed on the axle that is on your trailer. You will need to safely support the trailer, remove the wheel and tire, remove the grease cap, remove the cotter pin and washer that secures the…

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Answer 9

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 10

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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Answer 11

The BTR and BT8 denotations refer to the spindle, not the trailer hub. The difference between a BTR and BT8 spindle is that the BTR spindle uses a 1.063" diameter L44649 bearing and the BT8 spindle uses a 0.99" diameter L44643 bearing. In…

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