Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 2717 - Chrome Plated (Pair)
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Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 2717 - Chrome Plated (Pair)
Item # BB2717
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Bearing Buddy Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps - BB2717
- Caps
- Bearing Protector Grease Cap
- 2.717 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 2.717" hub bore
- Works with outer bearing models 14124 and 14125A
- Works with outer bearing cup (race) model 14276
- Commonly found on 5,200-lb to 7,000-lb Dexter axles
- 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.
42717 Bearing Buddy Model 2717 - Chrome Plated (Pair)
Customer Satisfaction Score:
99% were satisfied with this product
1% of customers were not satisfied
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Customer Reviews
Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 2717 - Chrome Plated (Pair) - BB2717
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (63 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: Gary09/17/2019
Liked these until the 4th and last one I removed to tighten the nut. Wasn't too happy with this one. I thought they would be one piece. Took a large pair of water pump pliers and a crowbar to get the insert out. Needless to say I had to order a replacement. I'd have given it 4 stars until this.
by: Gordon 06/21/2020
got large bearing buddys for a large axle trailer that i could not find anywhere.
i inadvertently made 2 orders because the first order i ordered only 1 pair, letting the fact the trailer had 2 axles. therefore i placed a second order exactly as the first. later the same afternoon i got a call asking to confirm 1 or 2 were needed. they thought i may have accidentally ordered the same thing twice. NO, i confirmed it was my error in ordering only 1 pair and that i actually did need 2 pair. confirmed, they processed the order and shortly thereafter within their promised time i had them. exactly what i needed and QUICK!
by: John S09/18/2017
I put these on my 22ft stock trailer.Easy to install, easy to fill with grease. Way better than packing the bearings every couple of years. Ill put these on all of my trailers.
by: Ray E.04/14/2014
Fit great and worked as descibed. Good detailed installation instructions.
by: Cory07/24/2018
Ordered two boxes of bearing buddys for a great price and I selected two-day shipping. Ordered was processed and shipped right away, however UPS dropped the ball. I notified customer service and they issued me credit for the difference in shipping. The parts I ordered showed up a couple of days later. Will definitely be doing more business with etrailer in the future.
by: Xaver G12/31/2016
We are going to reserve our opinion because our experience with bearing buddies has literally cost us thousands in repairs due to their failure to stay on for more than 5-10 thousand miles.
It may work fine for those doing a few hundred miles a year.
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by: Reed04/30/2014
Only company I could find that had these to fit my 7000lb axles. Installed easily and work great. They give a great peace of mind knowing there is grease in the bearing.
by: Scott06/12/2022
I've been pleased with how nice the bearing buddies are holding up. They still look nice, after a year. I would recommend ETrailer to anyone, they have great customer service.
by: A07/22/2021
EXACTLY what I NEEDED for my trailer! First I went to the local Auto parts store, the first question they asked 'What is the make and model of your car". I should of know better. First question from etrailer... how many do you want! THANKS etrailer you are the best source for my trailer parts. ALSO It was delivered on time!
by: Jay05/18/2020
I have a tandem trailer with brakes only on the rear, I decided to add brakes to front axle. Parts bolted on easy, and worked great. No fitment issues.
by: Pat Robinson04/23/2015
Delivered in timely manner. For most part it is a good product. But make sure the nut that hold grease fitting are tight before you put it on.
by: Leigh Ann S.09/15/2017
I ordered to pairs of these Bearing Buddies for my horse trailer. They fit perfectly and are of very high quality! I was very impressed with how quickly I received my order also! I ordered them about 5pm on Monday and already received them in Wisconsin on Wednesday!!! Thank you, etrailer! I was also very impressed with the great price I got them for!
by: Dennis C.08/07/2015
Ordered the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors. They were delivered promptly and fit perfectly. They also included a note in the order stating that if they didn't fit, just send them back and they'd work to find something to fit. This company seems to care a lot about customer satisfaction.
by: Houston K06/13/2015
The bearing buddy that I ordered were a great buy and were easy to install , Will save me a lot of time not having to take apart to grease the bearings. Thanks for a great product
by: George M.08/14/2012
Cristy knows the products well and quickly found the right Buddy Bearings for my trailer. They arrived in a timely manner and fit perfectly. I will recommend etrailer to all my friends. Cheers, George
by: Kenneth08/29/2018
On our toy hauler-work perfect. Do not have to remove the wheel bearing as often
by: bill b05/20/2015
The parts I recieved were in good condition considering the box they came in was trashed. Two of the bearings were a little bigger than the other, they took a little longer to install. One I hope I didn't damage having to hit it a little harder. Overall if they all work I will be very satified.
by: Keith S.09/21/2017
Page easy to negotiate, found a whole bunch of other things there too... Later.
Exactly the product I ordered.
Fast delivery.
Haven't put them on yet so I have no idea if I will need customer service but the note in the box says they will be there.
Directions good and simple.
thanks
by: GEORGE NOVOTNY04/05/2011
THE RIGHT PARTS CAME AND THEY GOT HERE IN THEIR SCEDULED TIME. THEY WERE ALSO DELIVERED QUICKLY ENOUGH FOR ME TO ORDER OUT NEXT TRAILER PARTS FROM YOU
THANK YOU
by: Dennis C.08/07/2015
Ordered the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors. They were delivered promptly and fit perfectly.
by: John05/05/2015
Great product! Easy to install! Keeps your bearings greased, and you can tell when it's time to add more, simply.
by: Don N.05/24/2013
The Bearing Buddys were just what I had been looking for. I could not find them in the size I needed on a store shelf. Thanks for the quick service.
by: John R SW Iowa 06/25/2016
Fit perfectly on my car trailer axles.
by: Bill 07/25/2022
Fast Service, got all the correct parts as promised!
by: Paul s04/20/2012
I was able to get a good delivery even though I did not pay for a upgrade and when I asked questions about the product I got a rapid response on my questions, thanks, I'll order again, Paul S
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view full answer... - Availability of Bearing Buddy to Replace 4 Inch Diameter Oil Cap The largest Bearing Buddy available is a 2.717 inch diameter # BB2717SS (stainless steel) or # BB2717 (chrome plated), which means you wouldn't be able to convert your oil bath hubs to greased ones. However, we do carry the direct replacement for your Dexter Oil Cap Kit number K71-148-00, the Redline # RG04-270, which includes the cap, gasket and plug and is designed for 9K-15K Dexter Oil Bath Hubs like # K08-288-90.
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view full answer... - Installing Bearing Buddy Bra # BB23BAs a first step, make sure you are using the correct Bearing Buddy Bra for your application. The # BB23B you mentioned is sized to fit Bearing Buddies that fit hub bores ranging from 2.240 inches to 2.562 inches, or model #s BB2328, BB2328SS, BB2441, BB2441SS, BB2717, BB2717SS, BB2562, BB2562SS, BB2240 and BB2240SS. Applying a very very small bit of grease (I am talking tiny) to the outside of the Bearing Buddy will allow the bra to slide on easier. While sliding the bra into place, any...
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view full answer... - Recommended Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors For Hub With 2.567" Grease CapsIt sure will! Since your current grease caps measure 2.567" the correct Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors for your hub will be the # BB2562 which measure 2.562". This is close enough in size that it will work just fine. I included a video of the # BB2562 for you to take a look at.
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view full answer... - Correct Bearing Protector for 2.7" Trailer HubsThe Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors part # BB2717 are the only bearing protector caps we offer for a 2.717" hub bore.
view full answer... - Does Using Bearing Buddy Replace Need for Trailer Hub Grease SealThe Bearing Buddy like the part # BB2717 replaces the grease cap/dust cover which acts as a seal on the outside of the hub, but the inner seal would still be used.
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view full answer... - Does Zerk Fitting On EZ Lube Spindle Need To Be Removed When Using Bearing Buddy?Since your Carry-On Trailer has EZ Lube spindles with a zerk fitting you will need to go ahead and remove the zerk fitting to allow the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protector # BB2717 to send grease to the bearings and spindle. I included a video of the # BB2717 for you to take a look at.
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view full answer... - Bearing Buddy That Fits 2.7 Inch Hub BoreWe do have a Bearing Buddy which fits a similar dimension as the 2-3/4" you referenced but I do recommend using a digital caliper and measuring your hub bore size to the thousandths of an inch to ensure you get the correct fit. For a 2-3/4" hub bore the closest fit we have are Bearing Buddies that fit a 2.717" hub bore, the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 2717SS - Stainless Steel # BB2717SS and the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 2717 - Chrome Plated # BB2717. I have...
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Ray E.
4/14/2015
Have had no problems with buddy bearings they work great and give me confidence when making long hauls.