How to Determine Correct Replacement Bearings for Older Calkins Boat Trailer
Question:
I have an older Calkins boat trailer with 530 x 12 tires I need to replace the bearings and the trailer is at the lake. I wonder if you could save me a two hour drive by telling me what size bearings and grease seals are needed. Thanks
asked by: Bob
Expert Reply:
Oh how we wish, almost every day, that all trailer makers maintained detailed records of the components used in the fabrication of their trailers, but sadly, we do not live in that world. So, you will need to pull a wheel and hub, and check the numbers on the bearings and grease seal. I linked a photo that shows the typical placement and appearance of bearing and seal part numbers.
With those part numbers in hand you can directly check our site for those parts by entering each number in our search field.
We offer individual bearings, races, seals, grease, etc., and we also have kits of the most popular bearings already put together with races and a seal, such as bearing kit # BK2-100. This kit consists of bearings # L44649 and # L68149. their matching races, a double-lip grease seal 10-19 and a cotter pin and tang washer.
You will want to use marine-grade wheel bearing grease # L54FR and a bearing packer like # L70025 when you re-pack your bearings. I linked an article and video to help you with this process.
Products Referenced in This Question
Hub Bearing Kit for Lippert, Dexter, and AL-KO Axles - 3,500 lb with #84 Spindle
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Bearings
- Standard Bearings
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- Bearing L44649 and L68149
- Race L68111 and L44610
- 3500 lbs Axle
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Replacement Trailer Hub Bearing - L44649
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Bearings
- Standard Bearings
- 1.063 Inch I.D.
- Bearing L44649
- Race L44610
- 3500 lbs Axle
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LubriMatic Marine Trailer Wheel Bearing Grease - 3 oz. Cartridges - Qty 3
- Lubricants Sealants Adhesives
- Grease
- Brake and Bearing Grease
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Replacement Trailer Hub Bearing - L68149
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Bearings
- Standard Bearings
- 1.378 Inch I.D.
- Bearing L68149
- Race L68111
- 3500 lbs Axle
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LubriMatic Deluxe Bearing Packer
- Lubricants Sealants Adhesives
- Greasing Tools
- Bearing Packer
- LubriMatic
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Grease Seal - Double Lip - ID 1.719" / OD 2.565" - for 3,500-lb Axles - Qty 2
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Seals
- Grease Seals - Double Lip
- 1.719 Inch I.D.
- 2.565 Inch O.D.
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Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 2K Axles - 10" to 12" Wheels - 5 on 4-1/2 - Pre-Greased
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub
- Pre-Greased
- Standard
- L44643
- L44643
- For 2000 lbs Axles
- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- 10 Inch Wheel
- 12 Inch Wheel
- etrailer
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