Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 2047 - Chrome Plated (Pair)
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Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 2047 - Chrome Plated (Pair)
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Bearing Buddy Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Caps
- Bearing Protector Grease Cap
- 2.047 Inch
- Bearing Buddy
Provide your trailer wheel bearings with premium protection - replace your existing grease caps with Bearing Buddies. They install in seconds and provide an easy, safe way to monitor and control the level of grease in your axle hub.
Features:
- Replaces the grease cap in the axle hub
- Prevents wheel-bearing failure
- Keeps water and dirt out of hubs and bearings
- Allows boat trailer wheels to be completely submerged
- Stops corrosion and pitting on bearings
- Provides easily accessible grease fitting
- Makes adding grease to the bearings quick and simple
- Maintains slight, controlled pressure (3 psi) with spring-loaded piston, preventing water from entering hub
- Prevents overfilling and rear seal damage with automatic pressure-relief feature
- Grease seeps around piston edges and into barrel when full
- Constructed of stainless steel internal parts and triple-chrome-plated steel barrel
- Ensures longer-lasting fit than plastic or aluminum products
- Includes rubber covers
- Installs easily
- Made in the USA
Specs:
- Fits 2.047" hub bore
- Works with various outer bearing models
- Works with outer bearing cup (race) model 07204
- Lifetime warranty
Bearing Buddy Operation
Replace your existing grease cap with a Bearing Buddy to ensure a safe, easy way to monitor and control the level of grease in your axle hub. To adjust the amount of grease in the hub, use a grease gun to add more through the appropriate fitting. Adding grease moves the Bearing Buddy spring-loaded piston outward 1/8".
The O-ring inside the barrel of the Bearing Buddy maintains a seal from the outside. The interior of the Bearing Buddy is pressurized, preventing water from entering the barrel and diluting the grease.
An automatic pressure-relief feature is built into the Bearing Buddy. When the device is full, grease will seep around the edges of the piston and into the barrel. This prevents overfilling that can damage the inner seal.
You can manually check the grease level in your Bearing Buddy by pressing on the edge of the piston. If you can rock or move the piston, the hub is properly filled.
42400 Bearing Buddy Model 2047 - Chrome Plated (Pair)
Item # BB2047
Customer Satisfaction Score:
91% were satisfied with this product
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Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 2047 - Chrome Plated (Pair) - BB2047
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (354 Customer Reviews)
Provide your trailer wheel bearings with premium protection - replace your existing grease caps with Bearing Buddies. They install in seconds and provide an easy, safe way to monitor and control the level of grease in your axle hub.by: Matt08/12/2022
Perfect fit For Heavy duty 1720lbs Harbor Freight Trailers. less then 10 min to install and fill with grease. etrailer needs to up date the web page to add HARBOR FREIGHT Trailers so people know where to find them My Hats off to etrailer for fast shipping and a Great price Thanks
by: Kirk05/22/2024
They were hell to install. But not the fault of the product, wonky trailer hubs (kit?) and axles.
The bearing buddy would start but not drive in, no matter what. Just a few thousandth to big (or hub too small). A friend way smarter than me brought a belt sander over and put a bevel on the buddy. Went right in afterwards.
by: Sam 05/19/2023
they fit perfectly, thanks to other reviews about Harbor freight trailors.
Sam
5/25/2024
It was purfact and they fit without any issues. I couldnt find anything to fit locally and then I found your website and ordered. thanks again
by: Rick S.02/20/2014
Stellar eTrailer.com Tech and Customer support and quality product.
I have an imported folding trailer (HF 90154) & they do not stock protective hub covers for their trailer.
I contacted their customer support they provided me the hub dimensions (dust cap by diameter 52mm) , I then shared that info with etrailer tech support who directed me to the right bearing buddy product that I needed (2.047" or part# BB2047).
They shipped and delivered it in a timely manner. I installed it this morning and it seems to be working flawlessly as I would have expected from bearing buddy!
Added N.
4/8/2014
part number BB2047 will fit the following Harbor Freight Trailers.. 90154, 42709, 90153.42708, 2575 and 2948, as all those trailers use the same Harbor Freight replacement dust cover, received mine and they installed with little effort great product..Thanks etrailer,com
Rick S.
2/20/2015
A year later and the bearing buddy is doing its job with no issues to report! I know where to go when I need expert Trailer assistance - eTrailer!
by: Gregg09/07/2013
Bearing Buddy is a good product. I had to use a block of wood and a small sledge hammer to put them on. They would not go on with a rubber mallet.
I measured 2.045" and the closest one from Bearing Buddy was 2.047"They are on and will not come off.... The trailer is a kit that I bought at depot in 1997... I would recommend
this product
Barth T.
7/11/2014
theses also work for the northern tool 5 x 8 trailer... hard to find this sizethanks fits great
by: hjrjolie06/07/2019
Fast Shipping. Installation easy, fits well, grease expanded into cap just as described. Looking forward to many years of bearing life without having to pack the bearings again and again.
Hjrjolie
6/8/2020
Working great! Check the bearing buddy before and after using trailer and keep them filled. Couldnt be happier with my results. I feel confident I wont have any bearing failure for lack of grease!
by: Willisonthefly08/08/2023
These are fantastic and actually fit the harbor freight hubs which are tough to fit. I bought these after losing the original hub covers and then suffering a complete bearing malfunction on a rafting road trip. Lesson learned. These allow me to keep the bearing greased on a regular basis with no mess. Easy to use and they create a vacuum to protect everything inside. Very intuitive.
by: Dirtstiff02/18/2017
Prompt shipping, fair price, accurate advertising
The Bearing Buddy fit my little Harbor Freight Tag a Long trailer perfectly.
Your fitment description was spot on.
Thanks!
Dirtstiff
2/18/2018
Bearing Buddy through trailer have given my little tag a long MC trailer trouble free confidence
by: Chris02/07/2024
Well made and a tight fit. Just what you want. Line it up properly and use a dead blow hammer and in it goes.
by: erich11/10/2014
Myself, I have been looking for nearly 3 years for the correct size, 2.047 and it was my friend that located your site. Both went on very snug. In the past I would purchase smaller ones and twist the
inner surface and shove them on with little effort and then fly off during my travels. These Bearing Buddys went on Solid ! Harbor Freight wasn't any help at all.
by: Julie 10/23/2022
Another prompt delivery of your quality product. Pleased as usual
Julie
10/24/2023
Best ever. No leakage. Stayed put
Mike L.
11/11/2023
@Julie Great, glad to hear that!
by: Dave S08/15/2011
Quick delivery, great price. Using on hubs of a pull behind motorcycle touring trailer to keep the bearings lubed.
by: James 07/30/2023
awesome addition and so much better than doing the old-school method of packing the bearings with grease.
by: David 08/24/2023
Easy installation and work great
by: Domenic10/24/2019
Very tough to find size bearing cover. Not even the Specialty trailer shop in my area didnt have them. etrailer had them and shipped them out fast. Great website made finding what I need easy.
by: Paul M. 10/07/2014
This things are great. They arrived just in time and they fit perfectly on my Harbor Freight trailer.
by: Al F.08/26/2017
Installed the BB2047 Bearing Buddies on a Detail K2 MMT 5x7 trailer.
The trailer hub has a 1/8" grease fitting on the backside which is inaccessible even to a contortionist and the maintenance instructions call for repacking the wheel bearings by hand annually or every 2000 miles.
The best alternative for a 75 year old arthritic was obviously the Bearing Buddies.
They arrived as promised and each grease cap was changed out in less than 2 minutes.
The annual repack will be replaced with a couple of strokes of the grease gun on occasion as needed.
It doesn't get any easier than that.
Al F.
8/26/2018
Working out just fine. Need to be less generous with my grease applications to avoid excess passing the rear seals and getting thrown onto the back side of my wheel rims.
by: Steve D.03/25/2015
The Model 2047 Bearing Buddy bearing protectors were a perfect fit for the wheel hubs on the Harbor Freight heavy-duty trailer that I am using as the base for my new home-built teardrop camper. Installation was straightforward and only took a few minutes per side. I am looking forward to many years (and miles) of trouble-free wheel bearings now that these bearing protectors are installed.
Steve D.
3/28/2016
Bearing Buddy is still doing its thing after a 7136.5-mile trip out West over 34 consecutive days during the Summer of 2015. A shorter, 1500-mile roundtrip was made to SC in December. Overall, Im totally satisfied with the Bearing Buddy x2 performance thus far and cant wait for the weather to warm up a little more to take my little tear camper back on the road. Ill be heading east to New England this summer.
by: Keith V06/20/2020
I am very pleased with the bearing buddy. I had lost the bearing cap and couldn't find a replacement at any auto shop. However, the BB2047 fit perfectly and keeps my bearings lubricated continuously. Replacing the cap did force me to repack the bearing, but that was probably a good thing as water had gotten in there. I feel the bearing buddy will protect my bearings probably for the life of the trailer; and since the grease is under positive pressure, water won't get in there.
Keith V.
6/21/2021
The bearing buddies have worked flawlessly, my trailer is used not only on the road, but in the woods and dusty locations. The bearing buddies have never ped off, and keep the bearings well lubricated a clean.
by: Brian B. 04/27/2017
Excellent upgrade for my utility trailer. Easy to install and a very beneficial way to monitor and add grease to the wheel bearings. I previously had to pull off the trailer wheels to repack the bearings with grease but now I add a few pumps of grease before every road trip. My bearings will last longer and I have peace of mind. Great product!
Brian B.
4/27/2018
Absolutely great!
by: Bill11/14/2014
Just received the pair of Bearing Buddy Protectors for my HarborFreight 1720lb trailer (#94564) - fit perfectly! Took less than five minutes to install, they have a nice tight seal and are now loaded with grease. Looking forward to having almost maintenance-free bearings!
Bill
11/14/2015
Still working great after a year, Ive had no maintenance issues and have just added grease when needed. Would highly recommend!
by: Steve L08/16/2017
Fit perfectly on my 1195 lb. 4x8 foldable trailer. Tapped them in with a wood block and hammer, filled with grease, and installed the rubber covers--all done in less than 5 minutes. Haven't road-tested yet, but no reason to expect any problems.
Steve L.
8/16/2018
After 1 year and several hundred miles, theyre still doing great. Very pleased.
by: Rob05/18/2019
The Bearing buddy I purchased looked good but are slightly larger that than the ID of the trailer hub that intended for. I measured it, and did internet searches on the trailer and Bearing buddy was the answer. That said, the Bearing buddy OD appears slightly larger than specified if my caliper measurement is correct. Wasted my money unless I am able to turn down the OD of the bearing buddy. It does look to be a quality product.
Mike L.
5/20/2019
This Bearing Buddy is intended to fit a 2.047 hub bore that uses a 07204 bearing race, and is meant to be a very snug fit, to the point where its suggested that a mallet or a dead blow hammer and a block of wood be used to drive it into place.
by: Steve08/28/2018
I was very impressed with my transaction with etrailer. Certainly, the customer service rep was the key to my satisfaction. She was knowledgeable, SO courteous! The bearings were a perfect fit! All is well and I will shop with etrailer again
Steve
8/28/2019
Great !!!! Such a small feature for a great deal of security in knowing that the bearings will no fail. Been There, Done That !!!
by: Thomas 08/03/2023
Well made, heavy duty. Fit well no trouble installing. Still in the hub after lots of bumpy road travel.
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- Which Bearing Buddy for Harbor Freight Trailer 62648 & 62666The Bearing Buddy we have found that fits most of the Harbor Freight trailers is the part # BB2047 which would be the correct one for if your hub bore was 2.047 inches. I'd recommend verifying that measurement on your trailer hub bore.
view full answer... - Availability of Bearing Buddy Between Size 1.98 inches and 2.33 inchesLike 2.047 inches? For that we have the # BB2047. Or for 2.24 inches we have the # BB2240. Your best option is to use a digital caliper like the part # PTW80157 to measure the bore of the hub to pick out the size that will fit it.
view full answer... - Are There Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors for 5 x 8 Northern Tool TrailersThe best size match we have for a 2.035" hub bore is the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors part # BB2047 which measure 2.047". It's possible they will work but these trailer don't really use industry standard parts so there's a possibility it won't as well, test fit would be the only means to confirm.
view full answer... - Bearing Buddy Sizes Compatible for Hub 2 Inch Inner DiameterThere are a couple of sizes close to your 2 inch diameter. If you measured with a digital caliper that goes to the thousandths then that will be much easier to determine the fit. We have the 2.047 inch # BB2047 in chrome plated or # BB2047SS in stainless steel. We also have the 2.080 inch # BB2080 in chrome of # BB2080SS in stainless steel. If it is smaller we have the 1.80 inch # BB1980A-SS in stainless steel. The fit should be snug to prevent leaks so I've attached a video...
view full answer... - What Needs to be Measured to Determine Correct Bearing Buddy?What you need to do is simply measure the outer bore of your hub with a digital caliper, which will tell you the Bearing Buddy you need. For example, Bearing Buddies # BB2047 are for use with a 2.047" hub bore. I've added a link for you with our selection of Bearing Buddies to come back to when you know what your hub bore diameter is.
view full answer... - How to Determine What Bearing Buddies Fit on TrailerIt is really easy to determine which Bearing Buddies are the correct fit for your trailer, though we have no way to confirm a fit on any specific make or model. For you to confirm the right Bearing Buddies all you need to do is measure the hub bores on your trailer's hubs using Digital Caliper # PTW80157 and match the hub bore diameter to the correct Bearing Buddies. For example, the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 2047 # BB2047 you referenced will fit a hub bore diameter of 2.047...
view full answer... - Availability of Replacement 1.82 Inch Dust Cap for Older Trailer HubsWe do have a set of Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors that may work for the older hubs on your somewhat fantastic boat trailer. The Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors part # BB1810 are designed to fit a hub bore diameter of 1.810 inches, which is awfully close to the 1.82 inch measurement you took. We do not have a standard dust cap available with this same diameter. I do also recommend measuring the actual bore diameter on the hubs too to see what measurement you get with a digital caliper....
view full answer... - Bearing Buddy Slightly Larger than the BB2047The next size up from the Bearing Buddy # BB2047 is the part # BB2080. This Bearing Buddy should be just what you need if the # BB2047 is a tiny bit too small.
view full answer... - Picking Out Bearing Buddy for Harbor Freight TrailerIn order to pick out the correct bearing buddy you will need know the pilot hole of your hub. To do this, remove the wheel and tire and remove the grease cap from the center of the hub. Usually it is a metal cap that is just lightly hammered into place. Use a screwdriver to pry off the cap. Clean the grease off and measure the opening. I have included a video demonstrating the Bearing Buddy. The Bearing Buddies # BB1980A-SS for example are for hubs with a 1.98 inch hub bore.
view full answer... - Replacement Dust Cap or Grease Cap for TrailerWe do have replacement dust caps. You will simply need to use a digital caliper like # PTW80157 to determine the size needed. I've linked the page to all your options to assist. I've also linked the page to the bearing protectors that have the integrated grease zerk to maintain them.
view full answer... - Will Bearing Buddy Protectors Maintain Grease Level for Inner BearingBearing Buddy Bearing Protectors like # BB2047 are designed to replenish the wheel bearing grease all the way into your hubs so that it also reaches the inner bearing. However, they are not intended for filling dry bearings or hubs. We recommend that when servicing your hubs you use a bearing packer tool like # ALL647646 to pre-fill the bearings before you re-install them in the hubs. You should also spin the hubs while you pump in grease to help distribute it. It is not recommended to...
view full answer... - Standard Grease/Dust Caps Won't Fit Hubs on Trailstar Boat TrailerIt sounds like your trailer has the stubby spindles on it that are usually associated with boat trailers. It is possible that you will need a special dust cap to fit it if there isn't enough space for a standard one (the trailer manufacturer should be able to direct you to the best option). But there is another possible solution. If you can tell me the diameter of the wheel center pilot hole I can see if center cap is available. There are Bearing Buddies, # BB2047 or # BB2047SS that are...
view full answer... - What Size Bearing Buddy Is Needed For A Hub Bore Size Of 1.940 Inches On A 1951 Utility TrailerI have a Bearing Buddy Bearing Protector, # BB1938, which fits a 1.938 inch hub bore. This would be the closet to your measurement of 1.940 inches and should work in your hub. The next closest size I would have is the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protector, # BB1968, it fits a 1.968 inch hub bore. The Bearing Buddy Bearing Protector, # BB2047, you have referenced fits a 2.047 hub bore, which would be too big for your trailer.
view full answer... - Bearing Buddy and Standard Grease Caps to Fit 1.98-Inch Hub BoreAll Bearing Buddy bearing protectors have the same depth, just different diameters. Also, some are threaded to fit threaded hubs while others are not. If your spindles have a grease zerk fitting on the end you will not need to use a Bearing Buddy; that grease zerk means you have EZ-Lube spindles which provide an alternate way to maintain your hubs grease level. For such spindles use part # RG04-040 If it is the actual castle nut that hits the inside surface of the Bearing Buddy then you...
view full answer... - Grease Cap Recommendation to Fit Hub of Harbor Freight Utility Trailer with Bore 2.050 inchThe best option we have is the Bearing Buddy part # BB2047 which is a fit as it is designed to fit hub bores of 2.047 which is very close to what you have.
view full answer... - Bearing Buddies Installation on 4x8 Harbor Freight Utility TrailerThe bearing buddy protectors will add grease to the bearings without needing to repack them. I suggest adding the Bearing Buddy # BB2047 which has been known to fit several Harbor Freight trailers including 90154, 42709, 90153, 42708, 2575, and 2948. After you fill them, drive the trailer for a few miles and then check the Bearing Buddies to add additional grease if needed. The pressure from the spring loaded seals in the Bearing Buddies will push the grease into the bearings to keep...
view full answer... - Available Sizes of Hub Dust Cap Close to 2-Inch DiameterIn an E-Z Lube hub dustcap like # DC200L-DCRP the size nearest to your required 51.2 mm size (2.01-inch) is this item you referenced and also 2-piece kit # RG04-040. Since the caps can get bent/distorted from removal you'll want to measure the hub's inside bore rather than the outside diameter of the remaining cap to get the most accurate dimension. The same is true when measuring for grease seals; always measure the hub bore rather than the old part. In the next size up we have Bearing...
view full answer... - Available Sizes of Drive-In Grease Caps and Bearing ProtectorsAll of our grease caps, including standard caps, E-Z Lube caps and Bearing Buddy bearing protectors are shown on the linked page. The available size nearest to your 1.986-inch dimension are those in size 1.98-inch. The next smallest is 1.968-inch like # F001610 and the next largest is 2.047-inch like Bearing Buddy set # BB2047. We also have grease cap driver tools like # 290-992 and # 290-993. It is best to use a precision caliper like # PTW80157 to measure the hub bore.
view full answer... - Do Bearing Buddies Include BrasThe dust covers or bras are included with the # BB2047 Bearing Buddies. All the Bearing Buddies we sell include the bras.
view full answer... - How To Measure Inside Diameter Of Trailer Hub For Bearing Buddy ProtectorThe closest Bearing Buddy we offer to the 2-inches you said you measured on your hub is part # BB2047. These protectors are designed for 2.047 inch inside hub diameters. There are two Bearing Buddy Protectors in the package. The best way to make sure you would choose the Bearing Buddy that will work with your hubs is to use a digital caliper like part # PTW80157. If you find that you get a different measurement of your hub let me know and I will make a recommendation that will work...
view full answer... - Troubleshooting Grease Seal that Keeps Blowing Out on Trailer AxleIt sounds like your problem may be that you are installing too much grease into the hubs and that is why they are blowing out. If you are pumping your grease into your hub with a grease gun you should note that you should only continue to add grease to the hub until you begin to see the outer bearing move or you see grease seeping through the outer bearing. If you pump the grease slowly and rotate the hub, you should not blow the grease seal. Once you see the grease seeping through, you...
view full answer... - How to Determine Correct Bearing Buddy for TrailerIt is really easy to determine which Bearing Buddies are the correct fit for your trailer, though we have no way to confirm a fit on any specific make or model, though I do appreciate the detailed info. For you to confirm the right Bearing Buddies all you need to do is measure the hub bores on your trailer's hubs using Digital Caliper # PTW80157 and match the hub bore diameter to the correct Bearing Buddies. Or if you let me know the outer bearing I can match its race, which will have the...
view full answer... - How to Determine Correct Bearing Buddy FitSo in order to get the right Bearing Buddy, you'll actually need a different and more precise measurement. For you to confirm the right Bearing Buddies all you need to do is measure the hub bores on your trailer's hubs using digital caliper and match the hub bore diameter to the correct Bearing Buddies. For example, the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 2047 # BB2047 will fit a hub bore diameter of 2.047 inches while the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 2441 # BB2441 fit...
view full answer... - What Size Bearing Buddies Will Fit a Harbor Freight Trailer 94564I actually called Harbor Freight about your trailer to determine what size dust cap is used on that trailer. I reached a tech and he stated that the dust cap is 52mm or 2.0488 inches. It looks like the best option is # BB2047 or # BB2047SS . However, you normally want them to be slightly larger than the hub bore to fit snugly. One thousandth of an inch may not be an issue but you need to be aware that it is not exact.
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8/13/2023
1 yr review still work prefect and looking like new only added a 12 of shot of grease to each side Great price at etrailer Thanks Again