Review of the Dexter Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 3,500-lb Axles Video

The Dexter "8-248" is a hub assembly for 3,500 lb axles that uses an L68149 inner bearing and a L44649 outer bearing. This hub assembly was offered in both 5 on 4-1/2" and 5 on 4-3/4" bolt patterns therefore you would need to…

Hi Bill, thanks for the photos! The correct replacement idler hub for your 2.2K Torsion-Style Dexter Axle is the Dexter Trailer Idler Hub Assembly #8-258-5UC1-EZ. I actually shot your photos over to my contact at Dexter Axle to confirm what parts are…

The Trailer Hub Assembly for 3,500 lb Axles, #84550BX, was confirmed by Dexter to be the assembly which replaced part 8-208, but please note that it does have a 5 on 5 bolt pattern, and you mentioned yours was a 5 on 4.5. To determine which bolt…

For an idler hub that would work as an exact replacement to what you have and is galvanized to help prevent corrosion the part #84545BX that you referenced would work well. It comes with bearings as well.

If you look at the outermost part of the spindle on your axle there will be what is called a grease zerk or grease gun fitting. It will look like a tiny round ball which is where you can attach a grease gun to grease your spindle. If your spindle has…

Verify your bearing numbers and bolt pattern to be sure but I believe either #8-258-5UC1-EZ for E-Z Lube axles or #8-258-5UC1 for standard axles is what you need. Both of these hubs include bearing #L44649 for the inner and outer. They have a 5 on…

The exact replacement hub assemblies you need for your BD2-545-17 are the etrailer Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 3,500-lb Axles - 10" Diameter - 5 on 4-1/2 #AKHD-545-35-K that you referenced.

The DeeMaxx Disc Brake Kit - Maxx Coat/Stainless - 3,500 lbs #DE46YR uses stainless steel calipers and a Maxx coating on the hub and rotor. This Maxx coating is a special coating made by DeeMaxx and has a 1,000 hour salt-spray rating, which is pretty…

I can tell by the 8-248 and t20 stamped on your hub you will either need the Dexter Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 3,500-lb Axles #84545BX or Dexter Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 3,500-lb E-Z Lube Axles #84545UC1-EZ. The idler hub for E-Z lube axles…

I do have an install video (linked below), that shows a hub getting installed similar to the #84545BX that you have but the first thing you'll need is a new grease seal since when you disassemble a hub you end up destroying the seal. For that…

Thank you for all of the information! We've done a lot more with a lot less - the information you provided is great! Your Dexter Axle 8-248 idler hub belongs in the same family as the Dexter Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 3,500-lb Axles - 5 on…

In order to find the correct replacement hub and spindle you will need to know the capacity of your axle along with the bearings you currently have. In order to find the size of the bearings you can look for part numbers on your existing bearings. If…