Parts Needed For Converting Grease Hub To an Oil Bath System On 3,500LB Axle
Question:
my boat trailer now has greasable bearings.. i want to go to a oil bath system. do i have to hace a different hub to do this ? if so is there anything else i would need to buy 3500 # axle thanks
asked by: Preston D
Expert Reply:
The Kodiak XL ProLube Kit # XLPROLUBE1980KIT is designed to work with most 3,500lb axles. It includes 2 oil seals for a 1.72" spindle, 2 caps for a 1.98" hub bore and a bottle of oil. I recommend getting new bearings and races which I will list below.
Inner Bearing # L68149
Inner Race # L68111
Outer Bearing # L44649
Outer Race # L44610
Tang Washer # 5-101
Cotter Pin # 165649
The Seal Puller # PTW1219 and Install Kit # PTW83020 will make replacing the components easier. I do recommend carrying an extra Plug # XLPROLUBE-PLUG and Oil # XLPROLUBE with the trailer in the event one of the plugs comes out and leaks any oil.
Products Referenced in This Question
Cotter Pin - 1/8" Thick x 1-3/4" Long
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Replacement Spindle Washer - Tang Type for E-Z Lube
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- 1 Inch I.D.
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Replacement Race for L44643 and L44649 Bearings
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- 1.980 Inch O.D.
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- Race L44610
- 2000 lbs Axle
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Replacement Trailer Hub Bearing - L44649
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Replacement Race for L68149 Bearing
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Replacement Trailer Hub Bearing - L68149
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Replacement Center Plug for Kodiak XLProLube Oil Bath Cap - Qty 1
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Kodiak XL ProLube Kit for 3500-lb Axles
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Caps
- Oil Cap
- 1.98 Inch
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