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- SKU: 8-248-5-PG-KIT
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5 on 4.5 Pre-Greased 3,500 lb Idler Hub Kit – L68149 / L44649 (8-248-5-PG-KIT)
Part Number: 8-248-5-PG-KIT
Pre-greased idler hub kit for 3,500 lb trailer axles with a 5 on 4.5 bolt pattern, complete with hub, bearings, seal, dust cap, lug nuts, cotter pin, and tang washer.
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Compatibility: Fits idler hub applications using L68149 inner bearing, L44649 outer bearing, 10-19 grease seal, and a 5 on 4.5 wheel bolt pattern.
Vehicle / System Fit: Intended for 3,500 lb trailer axle idler setups where these bearing and seal dimensions match your spindle.
Installation Notes: This hub is pre-greased and ready to install. Verify bearing numbers, seal size, dust cap diameter, and wheel bolt pattern before final installation.
Performance Insight: Correct bearing and seal fit is what determines whether a hub installs properly and runs smoothly over time.
R&P Service Insight
Idler hubs are commonly replaced after bearing wear, seal failure, grease contamination, or damage to the original hub body and running surfaces.
- Bearing Wear: Worn bearings create heat, noise, and looseness that can damage the hub
- Seal Failure: A failed seal allows grease loss and contamination inside the hub
- Service Convenience: A pre-greased kit helps speed up replacement when all matching parts are needed together
Features
- Pre-greased 3,500 lb idler hub ready to install
- 5 on 4.5 wheel bolt pattern
- Fits setups using L68149 inner bearing, L44649 outer bearing, and 10-19 seal
- Includes hub, bearings, seal, dust cap, lug nuts, cotter pin, and tang washer
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
| Type | Pre-greased idler hub kit |
| Application | Trailer axle idler hub replacement |
| Fitment | 3,500 lb axle applications using L68149 / L44649 bearings and 10-19 seal |
| Material / Finish | Pre-greased hub assembly with included service components |
| Key Measurement | 5 on 4.5 bolt pattern; 1-3/8" inner bearing ID; 1-1/16" outer bearing ID; 1.719" x 2.56" seal; 1.98" dust cap OD |
| Grease | Pre-greased with Lucas Red N Tacky grease |
| Part Number | 8-248-5-PG-KIT |
Fitment / Application
| Category | Details |
| Vehicle / System | Trailer idler hub applications |
| Axle / Capacity | 3,500 lb axle |
| Notes | Verify your spindle matches the L68149 inner bearing, L44649 outer bearing, 10-19 seal, and 5 on 4.5 wheel pattern before ordering. |
Included Components
| Quantity | Item |
| 1 | 3500 lb star-shaped idler hub – 8-248-5-PG |
| 1 | Inner bearing – L68149 – 1-3/8" ID |
| 1 | Outer bearing – L44649 – 1-1/16" ID |
| 1 | Grease seal – 10-19 – 1.719" x 2.56" |
| 1 | Dust cap – 1.98" OD |
| 5 | Lug nuts – X1023R – 1/2-20 x 3/16" |
| 1 | Cotter pin – 165649 |
| 1 | Tang washer – 5-101 – 1.00 standard – 2K-8K axle |
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