Dexter 4400 LB axle bearing and seals - what to order and how to find part numbers?

[Yoda]

Used GD parts look up Part number for my axle per their picture is 120101 Dexter # 7763221 which happen to match a tag on one of my axles. They then go on to list other axles and even a 5200 lb on that for the 220RK was not used. Was hoping for more information on bearings and seals.
Here are pictures of my tags - one had two one over the other.



From this I went to https://www.dexteraxle.com where I put in the axle number, but got No hits until I added the D44 which took me to this catalog
https://www.dexteraxle.com/user_area...te_catalog.pdf
Page 48 gives information on the D44 hub, but I cant cross reference to the axle tag. Whats strange there is no outer seal, just the easy lube boot. but it has been a while since I was into wheel bearings.

I have an email into Dexter - sent last Thursday - no response yet.

I want to get replacement seals and bearing. Wanting to verify the part numbers too, or find full kits - USA made if possible. Timkin used to be a good brand - are they still?

Thanks for any help
Keith

[Country Campers]

D44 Hub Kit 10" Brake with 6 on 5.5" Bolt Pattern (dexterpartsonline.com)

Here is what I found. Somewhere there is a list for the bearings and seals for axels but I can not find it right now.

Brian

[Yoda]

D44 Hub Kit 10" Brake with 6 on 5.5" Bolt Pattern (dexterpartsonline.com)

Here is what I found. Somewhere there is a list for the bearings and seals for axels but I can not find it right now.

Brian

Thanks Brian
The parts list approximately matches page 48 of the Dexter D44 hub group. so were getting closer. I wonder who makes the parts shown - I don't need the hub. Ill shoot them an email.

Keith

On edit found this http://www.dexterpartsonline.com/pro...F%207800061-02
Still no mention of brand and they do mention import kits on their web page

[Country Campers]

Keith

Type the part numbers in and do a search and it will come up with where it is made and you can also find a Timken cross reference for USA made bearings.

Brian

[Yoda]

Keith

Type the part numbers in and do a search and it will come up with where it is made and you can also find a Timken cross reference for USA made bearings.

Brian

Interesting Timken part numbers match the Dexter numbers - I wonder if Dexter is using Timken. https://www.timken.com/engineering-t...earing-search/

[ThePowells]

I've learned over the years that the vast majority of the mfgrs use the identical part numbers for the same seals.

[Cate&Rob]

Yoda

Timken makes good bearings and seals, but . . . they now manufacture their products in many different countries (like most other companies). Timken no longer means “made in USA”. Certain sizes might be, but they also have plants in Brazil and elsewhere. You won’t know for sure until you see what it says on the box.

Rob

[Yoda]

Yoda

Timken makes good bearings and seals, but . . . they now manufacture their products in many different countries (like most other companies). Timken no longer means “made in USA”. Certain sizes might be, but they also have plants in Brazil and elsewhere. You won’t know for sure until you see what it says on the box.

Rob

Thanks Rob
It is amazing what changes over time. Can you recommend any brands that are good that I might use?

The reason I was looking at Timkin is back in 78 I had a 77 Ford F250 high boy that ate universal joints. I tried everything until a NAPA recommended I try the US made Timkin. Was about $5 more but they lasted about 6x longer.
Now I only drove it on Sunday - not. It hauled me all over the flat tops above Glenwood Springs CO

[ThePowells]

Thanks Rob
It is amazing what changes over time. Can you recommend any brands that are good that I might use?

I would still stick with the Timken for any wheel bearing application. I've been sticking them in everything I have done since I grew up in the service department at a Ford dealership. Even the OEM Ford and GM (back then anyway) was Timken.

[Yoda]

So the ultimate question is - do I have the correct part numbers?
Keith

[ThePowells]

Keith, If you have the bearings out, what is the number on them?

[Yoda]

Keith, If you have the bearings out, what is the number on them?

Unfortunately I don't have the out. I am wanting to order parts so I have them on hand and for having someone service/repack them. I know for that I probably just need new seals, but who knows.
Thanks

[Jlawles2]

Yoda Keith, You may want to call Dexter axle. I know when I had a failure, their phone response was extremely impressive. Called monday, tuesday axles built and shipped, arrived thursday and installed.

Now to the good stuff. I guess you found the document https://www.dexteraxle.com/user_area...ice_manual.pdf seals are listed on page 78 (no real help b/c its based on brake size). Then on page 80 the bearings are listed. Page 80 is probably the best info. For D44 axles brakes are 10 X 2-1/4.

I actually have 4 K71-303-00 seals in my box that I cannot use (from previous unit). New unit has D52 axles in it. Fair warning, all Dexter branded bearings are made in China. I would go for Timkens even if made in China, they are Timken spec or Timken factory with Timken QA.

Message me if you want those seals. I have a deal you will love.

[Yoda]

Well Dexter cam through. I sent another email yesterday with my axle pictures. Using the serial number they gave me a build sheet with all the part numbers, so I now have confirmation on what to get. Now to find a place with good Timkin pricing.
Axle Configuration (21).pdf

[Jlawles2]

Yoda Funny, but none of those part numbers are listed in the service manual....You have to dig through the parts kit catalogue.