What Is Needed to Convert 5,200 lb Trailer Axle to 8 Lug
Updated 09/26/2025 | Published 04/20/2025
Question:
I’m looking to convert the hubs on my 1994 Featherlite 3 horse gooseneck trailer to accommodate a 16” wheel. I believe the factory axles are a 5200 and have 5x4.5 hubs. I would like to convert to a 8x6.5 hub and I’ve found Dexter 8-219-4UC3. Would this hub work for my axles and would the current brakes work or do I need to also convert the brakes to a different size to accommodate the new hub and drum?
asked by: Josh S
Expert Reply:
Hey Josh, since we know you have a 5,200 lb trailer axle the correct hub you'd need to convert to a 8 on 6-1/2 inch bolt pattern would be the Dexter part # 8-219-4UC3 that you referenced. You wouldn't need anything else to make this conversion either.
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Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 5,200-lb to 7,000-lb Axles - 12" - 8 on 6-1/2
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Drum
- Standard
- 25580 / 14125A
- Standard Grade
- For 5200 lbs Axles
- For 6000 lbs Axles
- For 7000 lbs Axles
- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 8 on 6-1/2 Inch
- 16 Inch Wheel
- 16-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 17 Inch Wheel
- 17-1/2 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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Jameson C.
9/26/2025
Hey Josh, did the Dexter hub work out for your trailer conversion? I'm curious to know if everything fit smoothly, as it could help others looking to make similar upgrades.