bing tracking image
  1. Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
  2. Bearing Buddy
  3. Caps
  4. Bearing Protector Grease Cap
  5. 1.98 Inch
Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 1980A w/ Auto Check - Chrome Plated (Pair)

Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 1980A w/ Auto Check - Chrome Plated (Pair)

Item # BB1980A
Our Price: $35.89
Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
Add to cart
In Stock
Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps BB1980A - Bearing Protector Grease Cap - Bearing Buddy
zoom in icon
slider vertical icon
zoom out icon
Comment field cannot be left empty.
Name field cannot be left empty.

Thank you! Your comment has been submitted successfully. You should be able to view your question/comment here within a few days.

Error submitting comment. Please try again momentarily.

Product Images

Customer Photos

Need help with installation?
Locate installers near me
The best technical support and full trailer bearings races seals caps installation instructions. Great price Jay Flight Travel Trailer trailer bearings races seals caps and expert service. Jayco Jay Flight Travel Trailer, 2008 trailer bearings races seals caps by Bearing Buddy are available from etrailer.com. For expert service call 1-800-940-8924 to order your Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 1980A w/ Auto Check - Chrome Plated (Pair) part number BB1980A, or order online at etrailer.com.
  • All Info
  • Reviews (379)
  • Q & A (0)
  • Photos

Bearing Buddy Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps - BB1980A

  • Caps
  • Bearing Protector Grease Cap
  • 1.98 Inch
  • Bearing Buddy

Provide your trailer bearings with premium protection - replace your existing grease caps with Bearing Buddies. They provide an easy way to control the grease volume in your axle hub and have blue indicator rings to visually monitor levels.


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
  • Allows visual monitoring of grease levels with blue indicator ring
    • Ring sits flush with top of cylinder when full
    • If ring is below top, add grease to move piston outward 1/8"
  • 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 1.980" hub bore
    • Works with outer bearing models L-44643, L-44649 and L-44640
    • Works with outer bearing cup (race) model L44610
      • Commonly found on 2,000-lb, 2,500-lb and 3,500-lb Dexter axles
  • Lifetime warranty


Bearing Buddy installed diagram

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.

The blue indicator ring allows you to visually monitor the amount of grease in your hub. The ring should sit flush with the top of the cylinder. If the ring is below the top of the cylinder, add grease until the piston moves 1/8" outward.



42200 Bearing Buddy Model 1980A w/ Auto Check - Chrome Plated (Pair)



Customer Satisfaction Score:


Customer Reviews

Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 1980A w/ Auto Check - Chrome Plated (Pair) - BB1980A

Average Customer Rating:  4.9 out of 5 stars   (379 Customer Reviews)

Provide your trailer bearings with premium protection - replace your existing grease caps with Bearing Buddies. They provide an easy way to control the grease volume in your axle hub and have blue indicator rings to visually monitor levels.

by:

Added bearing buddy protectors to my newly installed dexter trailer hub assembly’s also from etrailer for a perfect fit and confidence in my 1988 bass tracker trailer



by:

Ashley is the best.

Excellent product.
Works as advertised. Helps keep water out of boat trailer bearings. Read instructions on how to fill with grease, and you won’t blow out the back oil seal.



by:

Installed on a 2018 Carry-on 5x8 with 2k axle. I didn't have to remove the wheel at all. I simply popped the hubs off and inserted the bearing buddy's as per instruction and greased. Entire time for both wheels was less that 10 minutes.



by:

The item I most wanted, the Bearing Buddy was not delivered. I received only the grease gun and 3 wine glasses....now I'm running out of time to install the Bearings before a 3000+ Mile trip...



by:

Great product...have 3 trailers, 2 have no grease fitting on the spindle..the bearing buddy is the way to go to keep bearings greased, and I`ve never had water penetrate these type of caps...



by:

I will replace all of my bearings with this!



by:

Making sure your trailer wheel bearings are fully greased is part of doing a proper inspection, along with the lights, tire pressure and condition, and these make servicing the bearings easy. No need to jack up the trailer and pull the hubs to repack the bearings once these are properly installed. Give the bearings a little shot of grease and you're good to go.



by:

Everything is working well, great product, great service, thank you



by:

I recently upgraded my 43 year old small boat trailer with parts from ETRAILER. New hubs, bearings, Bearing Buddy's, wheels and tires. Natalie L spent quite a bit of time on the phone with me to figure out what I needed and when it arrived everything was perfect. This is the first time I have replaced the hubs and wheels in 43 years. Timely service, great prices and I could not be more pleased.



by:

I could not be happier,

What a
diiference to have not just good brakes, but great brakes. Plus, the install was so easy, all the hardware was a perfect fit, instructions were right on the money (btw, I'm a retired engineer from a nuclear plant and I wrote procedures, so I'm picky) Anyway, towed the boat 1,000 miles and what a reassuring feeling to know that the equipment is in good working order and does the job when called upon.

I'm attaching a couple of pictures so you can see what I did.

Thanks again, I will be using etrailer in the future anytime I need something, feel free to pass on my comments



by:

Buddy bearings make keep grease in the hubs so much easier. No need to take them off to apply grease, just shoot some marine grease into the zerk fittings and put the soft cap back on and your good to go. Easy to install!



by:

I installed these without too much difficulty - the etrailer instruction video for bearing protectors was extremely helpful. I haven't used the trailer much yet but expect these to work well.



by:

When I called etrailer for supplies I spoke with Dana. She was most helpful in securing the correct bearings and races for my small trailer. She helped through the entire process and had my order shipped the same day. I am very satisfied with the order and the speed it was delivered. I am sure you will be happy with any order placed with etrailer, Chuck B.



by:

Bearing Buddies been working wonders for decades!
Everyone knows that unless they been living in a cave:)



by:

Installed with ease and seem to be doing what they are intended for well.

Thanks eTrailer!

Megcabra

11/8/2019

All has been great!



by:

Very snug fit with the new etrailer blue dot hubs , went on nicely, abit of hitting with a dead blow hammer but nothing to excessive, they do not feel like they will be lost going to the ramp, possibly the galvanized hubs help with the good fit, just got to head out to the ramp to see, feeling confident.



by:

I fitted these to my Northern Tool 4x8 folding trailer, so I don't have to worry about repacking the bearing anymore. They are excellent quality, and I highly recommend them.



by:

First rate service and product knowledge.
Many
thanks

William

10/30/2023

Great



by:

I was struggling to find the correct hub kit for my boat trailer because etrailer has a large inventory of products. I decided to call and the salesperson Mellissa found the correct part in minutes and had it shipped to my house in less than 24 hours. It’s is nice to know that etrailer still believes in great customer service and the human element of customer service.



by:

Bearing Buddies, the only way to fly on a boat trailer. No substitutes.



by:

Works great, no issues. Another happy c amper!



by:

Easy and fast as always!! Thank you!



by:

Attached are two photos of Bearing Buddy protectors on my Time Out tent camper.



by:

super customer service! I lost a red eye bearing cover when I hit a boulder in the road. I had recently installed a complete 2 axle disc brake kit with coupler for my boat trailer that I ordered from etrailer. Mike S. found the right size from my original order and shipped out new Bearing Buddies in no time flat! I highly recommend etrailer to everyone I know.

P.s.

8/20/2015

no complaints



by:

Look, there are various bearing buddy knock offs out there that might be "good enough". These are the real deal and they have added a nice little feature - these blue ring indicators. The indicator ring lets you know when you might need to add more grease - and might also keep you from going overboard. I think it is more common for people to try to push too much grease into the hub especially with bearing buddy protectors installed.
Great insurance for a boat trailer especially.

Davmac

4/23/2014

The bearing buddies still look great one year later. As fishing season starts again in mn I look forward to being able to check at a glance to see whether I need to add grease.


25
379
Show More Reviews

See what our Experts say about this Bearing Buddy Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps

  • Can a Bearing Buddy Bearing Protector Be Used On a 7,000LB Lippert Axle With EZ Lube Grease Zerk
    With your 7,000LB Lippert axles already having a zerk fitting on the end they are designed to use the Grease Cap # TRU66FR to easily access the grease zerk. While the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors 1.98" # BB1980A are to small for your hub we do have the 2.717" # BB27SR for your hub size. This will generally require you to remove the grease zerk from the end of your spindle to use.
    view full answer...
  • Which Bearing Kit and Seals Do I Need for Escort Trailer with Inner Bearing L68149 and Outer L44649
    BK2-100 is the right bearing kit since your inner bearing is L68149 and your outer is L44649. The seal that is included in the kit is the right size for that bearing configuration. We offer 3 Bearing Buddy kits in the 1.980 size. Drive-in chrome, part # BB1980A, drive-in stainless, part # BB1980A-SS and thread-in stainless, part # BB1980T-SS. I have added links to them below.
    view full answer...
  • Bearing Protector Not Wanting to Fit Into Hub Bore
    Believe it or not, the outside diameter of the Bearing Buddy is designed to be a bit larger than the inside diameter of the hub bore. Typically, a Bearing Buddy sized to fit a 1.98 hub bore will actually be about 1.986 in diameter, which means yours is about right. As long as the inside diameter of the hub bore is between 1.980 - 1.983, you should be able to drive that bearing into place using a scrap of wood between the bearing protector and the hammer. I've installed a few of the bearing...
    view full answer...
  • What Is The Advantage To Installing Bearing Buddies?
    Bearing Buddies give you a similar option to your EZ Lube axles, but they take it one step further to provide a better seal to keep water out. They move the grease hub out further to better protect your hub and bearings and then add the rubber cap that goes over the assembly so you can have the hubs completely submerged without any issues. This partially accomplished by maintaining a slight controls pressure of 3 psi with spring-loaded piston that prevents water from entering hub. Unfortunately,...
    view full answer...
  • Dust Cover For Trailer Hub Bearings on 2004 Shorelander Boat Trailer
    The Bearing Buddy Replacement Covers, # BB19B, are made to fit the Bearing Buddy bearing protectors. If the bearing protectors that you have say 1.980, then that would be the size you would need. The only dust covers I sell separate are for the Bearing Buddy brand. For your size I do have the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 1980A w/ Auto Check - Chrome Plated (Pair), # BB1980A, the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 1980A-SS w/ Auto Check - Stainless Steel (Pair), # BB1980A-SS,...
    view full answer...
  • How to Choose Which Bearing Buddy for a 2007 6x10 Pace American Trailer
    To choose the correct Bearing Buddy system for your 2007 Pace American trailer, you will need to know the hub bore that they will install in. Having the outer bearing, you will most likely need the # BB1980A, but this will fit a 1.980" hub bore.
    view full answer...
  • Availability Of 5 On 4-1/2 Hubs That Go On A Straight Spindle
    Your picture did not come thru, but we do offer a few hubs for a straight spindle. For example the hub # AKIHUB-545-2-G-EZ-2K uses a # L44649 (1.063" inner diameter) for both the inner and outer bearing. It also has the 5 on 4-1/2" bolt pattern. This hub would use a 1.99" bearing buddy like the # BB1980A. We also have hubs like the # AKIHUB-545-2-G-EZ-1K which use a # L44643 (1" inner diameter) inner and outer bearing. These are the only hubs we carry for a straight spindle.
    view full answer...
  • Correct Bearing Buddies for 3.5K Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly 10 Diameter 5 on 4-1/2 Pre-Greased
    The Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly part # AKHD-545-35-K can indeed be used with bearing buddies. These hubs will have a 1.98" hub bore diameter. In order to be sure there are no issues you'll want to be sure your hub bore diameter matches this. If so then you can proceed with using bearing buddies like the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors part # BB1980A. It might also be worthwhile to ensure the outer diameter of the bearing buddies also measures 1.98"
    view full answer...
  • Grease Bearing Conversion Kit for Trailer with 4,000 lb Axles
    Based off of the info given, your 4,000 lb axles should use the same bearings and seals as a 3,500 lb axle so here are the parts you'll be needing: - Hub Bearing Kit for Lippert, Dexter, and AL-KO Axles - 3,500 lb with #84 Spindle # BK2-100 - Bearing Buddy Chrome # BB1980A or Stainless Steel # BB1980A-SS These Bearing Buddy caps fit a hub bore that have a 1.98" which is pretty standard for a 3,500 lb axle hub. If you measure something different please let me know and I'll be happy to...
    view full answer...
  • Grease Seal and Bearing Buddies for a 1996 Tracker Marine Tandem Axle Trailer
    I agree that seal # 168233 will work based on the measurements you have provided. There is an ever so slight margin of error and the differences in the measurements you took and the seal measurements are statistically zero so it would not be a problem. If you wanted to go with Bearing Buddies then you would need a 1980 model, # BB1980A. The matching grease seal set would then be # BB60002. I have linked a video review for you.
    view full answer...
  • Comparing Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 3,500-lb Axles AKIHUB-545-35-K and AKIHUB-545
    The only difference between the Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 3,500-lb Axles part # AKIHUB-545-35-K and part # AKIHUB-545-35-EZ-K is that the latter is for axles with grease zerks in the end of the spindles i.e. EZ-Lube. The Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors part # BB1980A are not compatible with spindles that have grease zerks in the ends.
    view full answer...
  • Replacing Failed Grease Seals on Boat Trailer with Bearing Protectors
    If the grease is on the back of the wheels, then the grease seals have failed and need to be replaced. While you have the hub disassembled, make sure to examine the bearings and races to ensure they are in good shape. When using the bearing protectors, over filling the hub with grease will cause grease to be pushed past the seal at the back of the hub. Be sure to follow the manufacturers directions for properly filling your hubs with the bearing protectors. We have a video which shows...
    view full answer...
  • Recommended Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors for Dexter P-16 Axle
    I spoke with my contact at Dexter regarding the axle on your trailer. He stated that this is a 2,200 pound axle that uses the # L44649 inner and outer bearing. With this in mind, the correct size Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors will be the part # BB1980A for Chrome Plated or # BB1980A-SS for Stainless Steel. If you have a threaded grease cap in your hub, you will want the threaded model # BB1980T-SS. These Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors are designed to fit 1.980 inch hub bores and...
    view full answer...
  • Will Bearing Buddy Grease Caps Fit a Harbor Freight Trailer 62671 Folding Trailer?
    We don't have a kit for Harbor Freight trailers and their parts are very rarely compatible with standard trailer parts like we carry. We have however found there are times when the bearing buddies # BB2047 specifically has fit. We haven't confirmed a fit on that model yet, so you will need to measure the hub bore of the hubs on your trailer. If the hub bore is 2.047 then these will work for you. For a hub and bearings, you would need to pull the hub and look at the bearing numbers....
    view full answer...
  • Should Bearing Buddies Buddies be Used on EZ Lube Trailer Axles
    EZ Lube spindles are generally preferred over Bearing Buddy setups. The EZ lube allows you to insert grease down the middle of the spindle easily which is basically the best option aside from removing the hub and taking it all apart and cleaning and re-greasing. The Bearing Buddies are great for people who don't have EZ lube spindles but since they basically push grease through the front it's not quite as ideal. Also since these are a press in install and they end up pressurized they are...
    view full answer...
  • How to Pick Out Grease Seals and Bearing Buddies for Trailer
    First we have to determine what seal and Bearing Buddy you'd need on your trailer. We can help you with this but you'll have to take the hub apart and take a few measurements. For the seal you'll need to measure the diameter of your axle spindle where the seal rides as well as diameter on your hub where the seal inserts. With that info we can pick out the seal. Or you may see a number stamped on the side of the seal which would help too. The Bearing Buddy fit is based on the bore diameter...
    view full answer...
  • Bearing Buddy Fit for Bearing Number L44643
    The L44543 bearing size is not common, however if you have # L44643 bearings, the Bearing Buddy you need is the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 1980A-SS w/ Auto Check - Stainless Steel (Pair) # BB1980A-SS or Chrome # BB1980A. Both of these fit a hub bore of 1.980 inches. You can confirm this fit by using a digital caliper like # PTW80157 to measure the inner bore of the hub where the cap installs.
    view full answer...
  • Bearing Buddy Recommendation for Trailer Hub # 8-248-50UC1
    The Bearing Buddies that work with the Trailer Hub Assembly, part # 8-248-50UC1 are part # BB1980A-SS for stainless steel and part # BB1980A for chrome plated. These fit a hub bore that measures 1.98 inches inside diameter. These come with 2 Bearing Buddies in a package. These are a great way to keep water out and making sure you have enough grease in the hub.
    view full answer...
  • Replacement Hub and Bearing Buddy for 1 inch Spindles with 5 on 4-1/2 Inch Bolt Pattern
    Since you have a 1 inch spindle, you will want the Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 2,000-lb Axles - 8" to 12" Wheels - 5 on 4-1/2 # AKIHUB-545-2-1K and then you will want the Bearing Buddy Grease caps that have the grease zerk. For those caps I recommend the Chrome # BB1980A or Stainless Steel # BB1980A-SS. These grease caps are spring loaded to help you get the right amount of grease and make sure the spindle and bearings are well maintained. Unfortunately that fitting correctly means...
    view full answer...
  • How to Select Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors for Hubs on 1989 Braco Enclosed Trailer
    You can determine which size Bearing Buddy bearing protectors you need for the hubs on your 1989 Braco enclosed trailer by measuring the hub bore with a precision caliper like # PTW80157. It is best to measure the hub, not the grease cap, since the hub's dimension will remain steady, while a grease cap could become mis-shapened from the force of removing it from the hub. you need to measure to three decimal places, such as 1.234-inches. Once you know your hub bore diameter you can use...
    view full answer...
  • Bearing Buddy Recommendation for Fitting Hub with Bore of 1.98 Inch
    Since your hub bore measures 1.98 inches the correct Bearing Buddy is the part # BB1980A that you referenced. The best hub grease is the "Red" grease like the Lubrimatic LMX part # L11390 which is the most durable and is compatible with basically all hub greases.
    view full answer...
  • How to Determine Which Grease Caps are Needed for Starcraft Starstream Tent Camper
    I don't have any reference material that would tell me what grease caps your tent camper used, but I can explain how you can determine the proper size. If you're speaking of a standard grease cap, we offer them in a zinc plated finish that's fairly shiny but couldn't be called chrome. To determine which one you'd need, you'll need to measure the inside diameter of the hub bore where the cap would install. this measurement would need to be very accurate, so a digital caliper should be used....
    view full answer...
    Image 1 for
  • Are The 1.98" Diameter Bearing Buddies Any Different In Height?
    All the 1.98" Bearing Buddy Protectors listed below are the same height at just under 2". Stainless Steel w/ Auto Check # BB1980A-SS Stainless Steel # BB84SR Chrome w/ Auto Check # BB1980A Chrome # BB24SR
    view full answer...
  • Grease Used & Bearing Buddies For 2k Dexter Idler Hub 34822545BX
    The grease for the Dexter Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 2,000-lb Axles # 34822545BX is a lithium grease like the Dexter Multi-Purpose Lithium Grease # DX64TR. The hub comes pre-greased so you do not need at add any more when installing. Then in regards to Bearing Buddies the correct fit for this hub is the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors # BB1980A.
    view full answer...


< Previous
123. . .9



Do you have a question about this Trailer Bearings Races Seals Cap?


Info for this part was:

Employee Mike L
Expert Research:
Mike L
Employee Michael H
Expert Research:
Michael H
Employee Jameson C
Expert Research:
Jameson C
Employee Adam R
Expert Research:
Adam R
Employee Jeffrey L
Expert Research:
Jeffrey L
Employee Tyler C
Written by:
Tyler C
Employee Jeff D
Installed by:
Jeff D
Employee Shane T
Installed by:
Shane T
Employee Randy B
Installed by:
Randy B
Employee Chris R
Video Edited:
Chris R
Employee Zach D
Video Edited:
Zach D

At etrailer.com we provide the best information available about the products we sell. We take the quality of our information seriously so that you can get the right part the first time. Let us know if anything is missing or if you have any questions.