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Replacement Hub and Drum Assembly for 6 Axle  

Updated 08/15/2025 | Published 07/20/2025

Question:

Do I just need a new hub? Does this come with the drum part with the brake shoes and all that? Or is that another part I need? I currently have a 6k axle that has 6x5.5 lug pattern. Are these direct swaps even though they’re different lug patterns?

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Expert Reply:

Hi Connor, are you wanting to swap out the bolt pattern or keep it the same? The # 8-219-9UC3-A will fit assuming your spindle uses a 2.25" inner diameter (ID) seal and you want to switch to oil bath. However, you will have to use different wheels to match the 8 on 6-1/2 bolt pattern.

If you want to keep the 6 on 5-1/2 bolt pattern you have now, and you're using grease with a 2.25" ID grease seal, the # K08-201-9B will also work. If you want the same bolt pattern and have a 2.125" ID grease seal you need the # 8-201-9UC3-EZ instead.

All of these come with the drum but the brakes are separate. For replacement brakes you can use the # AKEBRK-7-SA or if you want to stick with Dexter the # 23-458-459.

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Robin H.

8/15/2025

Hey Connor, did you decide to switch the bolt pattern or keep it the same? I'm curious to know how everything worked out for you, as it could really help others in a similar situation!

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