Is There A Bearing Buddy That Will Replace A Tie Down Engineering 48399GA Turbo Lube Cap?

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Inner bearing L44649 Inner bearing race L44610 Outer bearing L68149 Outer bearing race L68111 5 bolt pattern at 3 1/4.

asked by: Paul L

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From what I could find, the Tie Down Engineering 48399GA Turbo Lube cap you have will measure 2.33" at the threads. This is a pretty odd size and, unfortunately, there is not a Bearing Buddy kit currently available to fit this. The closest we have to this size will be the Bearing Buddy # BB2441T-SS (2.441" hub bore) or Bearing Buddy # BB2328 (2.328" hub bore), which is not threaded.

The only way we can get a Bearing Buddy for you would be to replace the hubs with something that has a more common hub bore diameter. This will require you to verify your inner and outer bearing numbers though as I could not find this using the 48399GA.

If you can get me your inner and outer bearing numbers as well as your bolt pattern for the wheels, I can see what we have as a replacement hub that will match a Bearing Buddy kit.

expert reply by: Lazer S

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Paul

1/17/2022

Inner bearing L44649 Inner bearing race L44610 Outer bearing L68149 Outer bearing race L68111 5 bolt pattern at 3 1/4.

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Lazer S.

1/17/2022

Having the # L68149 inner bearing and # L44649 outer bearing will mean you have a #84 spindle on a 3,500 pound axle, which is very common. The 3-1/4" measurement you got is a little less common as it means you have a 5 on 5-1/2 bolt pattern, but the Trailer Idler Hub Assembly # AKIHUB-555-35-K will match this. This comes pre-greased and includes all the bearings and everything. It does also include the cap, but the Bearing Buddy Model 1980A w/ Auto Check # BB1980A will replace this cap and get you all set. Just as a side note, if you have brakes, you will need the # AKHD-555-35-EZ-K. This is a 10" diameter drum and the # BB1980A Bearing Buddy will fit as well.

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Answer 1

Yes, Bearing Buddy #BB2441T-SS replaces Tie Down&#39;s Turbo Lube oil baths. I ran out to the warehouse and double checked that the outer dimension of the threaded portion matches the 2.33&quot; of your Turbo Lube 48394 cap. You will…

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Answer 2

The DeeMaxx item #DE86VR won&#39;t because of the spacing on the mounting bracket but I have a caliper that will. To replace your Tie Down Engineering 46304 caliper you will need the Kodiak Disc Brake Caliper item #KDBC225DAC.

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Answer 3

I recommend to measure the inside diameter of your hub bore to switch out the oil bath caps with threaded Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors. The closest we have to the 3.3 inches that would thread into your oil bath hub is Bearing Buddy Bearing…

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Answer 4

Though we do have the Bearing Buddy #BB2441T-SS that is a direct replacement for Tie Down's Turbo Lube oil baths, this will require you changing over to grease instead of oil. With that said, we do also have the Kodiak XL ProLube Kit…

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Answer 5

Hey Robert, yes the Kodiak disc brake calipers part #KDBC225DAC that you referenced will replace the Tie Down calipers you have now 46304, they can be used as a left or right hand caliper and does come with ceramic brake pads. If you ever needed…

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Answer 6

The 11033L hub shown in your photo was manufactured by Tie Down Engineering, or TDE. What you have there is a hub for a standard 3500 lb axle which has a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern. For an idler hub, I'd recommend the galvanized…

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Answer 7

You actually don't have to use a thread sealant with the Bearing Buddies like the part #BB2080T-SS like what you mentioned.

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Answer 8

I will start by saying that your TDE 11033L hub uses the #L68149 inner bearing and #L44649 outer bearing, which means you have a pretty standard #84 spindle on a 3,500 pound axle. With that said, we do not carry Tie Down Engendering products, so…

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Answer 9

Traditionally, trailer manufacturers did not use electric brakes on boat trailers because the brake magnet wiring and trailer wiring did not always have the best insulation or water protection. These days, more and more manufacturers are using…

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Answer 10

According to my research, your trailer will have a 3500 lb axle on it. The replacement for your TDE 11033 hubs should be #AKIHUB-545-35-G-EZ-K, which use an L68149 inner and an L44649 outer wheel bearing along with a 58846 grease seal that has a…

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Answer 11

Bearing Buddy does have options for thread hubs like what are seen on oil bath setups. We only have three options though: #BB1980T-SS for a 1.980 inch diameter #BB2441T-SS for a 2.441 inch diameter #BB2080T-SS for a 2.080 inch diameter

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Answer 12

A TCM double-lip grease seal number 127194 has an inner diameter of 1.274-inches and an outer diameter of 1.983-inches according to my research. The available grease seal nearest to those dimensions that we offer is part #RG06-010, which is a…

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