Wheel Stud Replacement Recommendation for Dexter Hub 8-285

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I have a Dexter Hub 8-285 stamped with 9/16-18 wheel studs. I need to replace a few studs. I cant seem to find the correct stud or dexter part number. Thanks

asked by: Glynn P

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Expert Reply:

Hey Glynn, for your Dexter 8-285 trailer hub the wheel stud you'd need is the part # 7-223.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Jameson C.

9/12/2025

Hey Glynn, did the wheel stud part # 7-223 work out for your Dexter trailer hub? I'm asking because your experience could really help others in a similar situation.

Answer 1

On Dexter 9/16-inch lug nut #STN569 the thread pitch is 18-TPI. I went to our warehouse and did a test fit of this lug nut on Dexter hub/drum #8-219-13UC3, which meets your description of an 8-on-6-1/2 Dexter hub with 9/16-inch studs for 7K axles.

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Answer 2

You most likely will have a 60 degree cone. That is the most common. I included a picture that shows where the 60 and 90 degrees are being measured. It can be hard to tell with the naked eye unless you have one of each next to each other to compare.…

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Answer 3

We have many styles and sizes of trailer wheel lug nuts shown on the linked page. These are offered in either 60-degree or 90-degree coned profile, in zinc, chrome or stainless and for four different wheel stud diameters. Just click on the feature to…

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Answer 4

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 5

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 6

It appears TMW is a overseas company which I could not find much information. The 46210 is a common hub number for a 3,500lb idler hub with 5 on 4-1/2" bolt pattern. This would use either the Idler Hub #AKIHUB-545-35-G-K for standard spindles or…

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Answer 7

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 8

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 9

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Answer 10

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 11

Hey Andrew! Yes, Furrion does have a Chill Cube model with a heat pump. This was actually just released for aftermarket sale. You will need a complete system to make the switch, new R32 units aren't backwards compatible with old R410A systems.…

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Answer 12

Hi Paul, you’re definitely on the right track here, and I can help you narrow this down with confidence. With your tandem 3,500 lb Dexter axles and 33 inch spacing, both the Dexter EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 and the Lippert Road Armor part #LC53CK are…

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