Can Existing Grease Lube Hub Assembly be Replaced With Oil Bath Lubrication
Question:
Is your oil cap kit RG-O4-270 2.446 o.d. ? Will this cap fit your hub assembly 8-219-4UC3. Is the seal that comes with this assembly suitable as an oil seal ? I want to replace my current hub and drums and would like to go oil lube on bearings instead of grease. Thanks.
asked by: Sherman F
Expert Reply:
I would recommend that you install Trailer Hub & Drum Assembly, part # 8-219-9UC3, on your trailer. This hub is identical to the Trailer Hub & Drum Assembly, part # 8-219-4UC3, that you referenced except it is setup for oil bath bearings instead of grease bearing. These hubs have a 2-1/8 inch seal.
The Oil Cap Kit, # RG04-270, is threaded and would only work on hubs that are threaded for screw in style caps. This would not work on the # 8-219-4UC3 as it takes press in style caps.
Products Referenced in This Question
Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 5,200-lb to 7,000-lb Axles - 8 on 6-1/2 - Oil Bath
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- Oil Bath
- 25580
- 14125A
- 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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Replacement Oil Cap Kit for 9,000-lb to 15,000-lb Dexter Axle
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Caps
- Oil Cap
- 3.984 Inch O.D.
- Redline
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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 Integrated Drum
- Standard
- 25580
- 14125A
- 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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