How to Pick Out Grease Seals for a Trailer Hub

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I need grease seals and the rubber O rings for: Trail Star Trailer Marine Tracker LP Trailer type:U-1860 Year: September 2002 Thank You.

asked by: Mike B

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Expert Reply:

To pick out a replacement grease seal you will need to measure the diameter of the spindle where the grease seal rides with a digital or dial caliper and then need to measure the hub bore where the current seal rides. With those two dimensions we can pick out the correct seal that you would need.

I attached a link to a page that has all of the grease seals we carry. You will need to select your inner and outer diameter from the filters on the page and the correct seals will be listed.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

You can verify that the 10-19 grease seal included in Bearing Kit #BK2-100 is the correct one for your spindles by taking two measurements. First you want to measure the rear hub bore where the seal is inserted. The seal's outer diameter needs to…

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Answer 2

The EZ Lube spindle style with the grease zerk is designed for maintaining your bearings and not for the initial grease of your bearings. The best way to pack your bearings with grease is to us the Powerbuilt Deluxe Bearing Packer #ALL647646. You…

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Answer 3

The bearings we offer are from TruRyde, and the most typical bearings for a 6,000 lb axle are #25580 for the inner bearing and #15123 for the outer bearing. These also come in a kit depending on the inner diameter of your grease seal; the Bearing Kit…

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Though I may have an option for you, I was also unable to find any info on the T-23972 seal you currently have. With that being said, the Grease Seal - Double Lip - ID 1.719" / OD 2.565" - for 3,500-lb Axles - Qty 2 #RG06-050, or #58846 as…

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Answer 5

Since it's a 6 lug bolt pattern you most likely need the seal part #GS-2125DL but you'll need to verify this by pulling off a hub and measuring the diameter of the spindle where the seal rides. If it's 2.125 this is the seal or if…

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Answer 6

The #168233 Double Lip Grease Seal has an outside diameter of 2.332 inches and an inside diameter of 1.688 inches. This seal is not compatible with a AF2527E seal with a O.D 2.312, because, even though the O.D. id very close, the inner diameter of…

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Answer 7

I linked our main page for trailer grease seals which has filters that allow you to select parts based on dimensions and other features, such as single-lip or double-lip types. We do not offer any seals with your exact inner and outer dimensions. If…

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Answer 8

Unless you can get the bearing numbers and seal information from the manufacturer, there isn't a way to really find that information without removing the hubs. You don't have to dismantle them if you want to measure the spindle in a couple…

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Answer 9

When installing a seal at the back of a hub the outer part of the seal will need to be flush with the hub. I have linked a video that should help. You could watch the whole video or fast forward to the 1 minute, 50 second mark to see the seal…

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Answer 10

Thank you for the information! It sounds like you have a BTR spindle which means you need a grease seal that has a 1.500" ID and 1.987" OD. For this we have part #10-9 for a single seal or part #RG06-020 for a pair of seals.

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Answer 11

I'll need more info from you though to pick out the correct seal. I need to know the outer diameter of your spindle where the seal rides and the diameter of your hub where the seal slips into. With that info I can pick you out the correct seal or…

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Answer 12

There is not an issue with installing the grease seal #9103309 you were looking at 1/16" below the face of the hub. It will still seal against the grease seal surface on your axle, though you will want to make sure to not force the seal down to…

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