How to Pick Out Stainless Steel Bearing Buddies for Trailer

Question:

I have a 10 year old Reinell trailer that carries my 18foot boat. Trailer capacity approximately 3200#, single axle. I wish to purchase the stainless buddy bearings and cap. Can you advise as to the proper size? Thanks,

asked by: Stainless B

Expert Reply:

In order to pick out the correct bearing buddy you will need know the pilot hole of your hub. To do this, remove the wheel and tire and remove the grease cap from the center of the hub. Usually it is a metal cap that is just lightly hammered into place. Use a screwdriver to pry off the cap.

Clean the grease off and measure the opening with a digital caliper like the part # . I have included a video demonstrating the Bearing Buddy.

The Bearing Buddies # BB1980A-SS that you referenced are for hubs with a 1.98 inch hub bore.

expert reply by: Jameson C