A Closer Look at the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly Video

Hello Julio, thanks for reaching out. The appropriate spring for your trailer will depend on the weight capacity of each axle. Ideally the springs will match the axle capacity. Like for example the 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring #DX45CR is rated for 2,600…

Because the face of the magnet rides against the armature (inside) surface of the brake drum, any grooves that had previously been worn into the armature surface will cause the magnet to wear unevenly. For optimal braking performance, you want…

If you already have brake drums you will not have to replace them unless they are damaged or became overheated and have discoloration on the inside armature surface where the magnet rides, grooves in the armature surface, or severe wear where the…

Yes, the hub part #AKHD-655-6-K and #8-201-9UC3-EZ are essentially the exact same part.

There is very little difference between the two. Both hub/drums are for a 7K axle, and have an 8 on 6-1/2 inch bolt pattern with 1/2 inch wheel studs. Either hub/drum includes the bearings, races, grease seal, lug nuts and E-Z Lube dust cap. The…

The Electric Trailer Brake Kit part #AKEBRK-7-SA (part #AKEBRK-7R-SA + part #AKEBRK-7L-SA) will work with pretty much any electric brake controller on the market so there should not be any concern in regards to that aspect. You may however want to do…

The three most common lug stud sizes for a trailer are 1/2"-20, 9/16"-18, and 5/8"-18. In order to make sure you get the correct lug nuts you need to measure the lug studs on the trailer now as we have no way to look this up for…

Thank you for providing the specs for the suspension components that you already have. Correct hanger spacing really depends on the components being used such as springs, hangers and equalizers. Most of the hanger spacing dimensions that we have are…

The Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 5,200-lb to 7,000-lb Axles - 8 on 6-1/2 - 9/16" Studs #8-219-13UC3 will fit on your Lippert axle. They use the same size bearings and seal.

The 8 on 6-1/2 inch description that you see for the Dexter Trailer Hub #8-285-11 refers to its bolt pattern. It is important to note this feature when replacing your hubs because it needs to match the pattern on your existing wheels for the wheels…

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Dexter hub drum assembly #8-219-13UC3 is a replacement for your hub drum according to my contact at Redneck Trailer Supply. This is rated for 7K, has a 8-on-6-1/2 bolt pattern and 9/16-inch studs. You can also identify compatible replacement…