Can Bearing Buddy Grease Seal be Used On EZ Lube Axles

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Can this seal be used instead of a standard double lip inner grease seal on an ezlube axle i.e. without installing bearing buddies on the front of the hub? My spindle has been causing premature failure of inner grease seals and this looks like a good solution if it can be run without the pressure of a bearing buddy.

asked by: Chris

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Expert Reply:

Yes, the Bearing Buddy Spindle Grease Seal # BB60005 can be used without a Bearing Buddy bearing protector.

However, it depends what's causing the issue as to whether or not this will solve your problem. I would inspect your spindle and make sure it's smooth and not damaged at all. It's possible the seal failure you're getting is from the seals not being on a good surface to start out with.

expert reply by: Charles S

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Answer 1

I called my contact at Bearing Buddy and they told me that the seal ring included with the Spindle Grease Seal Set, part #BB60005 will work fine on your spindle that measures 1.25 inches diameter. This set includes the steel seal ring, O-ring, and…

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Answer 2

I have attached a chart you can check out that describes the torque needed per wheel size, wheel stud size and material. For an 8-inch wheel with a 1/2-inch wheel stud the torque is 75 to 86 ft-lbs. For a 15 inch steel wheel with 1/2 inch wheel…

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Answer 3

There is one way to properly tighten a spindle when installing axle parts. Ensure that all parts are full seated. Tighten the nut on end of spindle until there is resistance when you try to turn the wheel, then back up nut the least amount possible…

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Answer 4

After you've packed the bearings and assembled everything, carefully slide the hub assembly onto the spindle and install the outer bearing. Install the spindle and tang washer and run the spindle nut down finger tight, then rotate the hub back…

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Answer 5

The inner stainless steel ring included with the Spindle Grease Seal Set #BB60005 has an inside diameter of 1.0645 inches (and an outside diameter of 1.375 inches). This ring is designed to install on the spindle for the grease seal to ride on once…

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Answer 6

If you have a straight, 1-1/16 inch spindle, the correct bearing kit may be Bearing Kit item #BK1-150. This kit comes with the inner/outer bearings item #L44649, which has an inner diameter of 1.063 inches, along with a 1.500 inch inner diameter…

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Answer 7

It sounds like you are going to need the Timken Grease Seal #TMK36ZR. This has the 1.250" inner diameter with 1.983" outer diameter and the width is 0.406". You will want to verify this will fit your hub using a Caliper #PTW80157.

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Answer 8

If you measured your spindle and it had a 1.375" inner diameter then you do have the correct set with the Spindle Grease Seal Set #BB60005. These are not different kinds of seals, they are the regular grease seals. I have added a link to a video…

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Answer 9

Unfortunately we don't have a trailer hub assembly compatible with the measurements of your spindle you gave. We don't have a compatible seal or hub to accommodate this combination of measurements. We do have the replacement Inner Bearing…

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Answer 10

The stainless steel seal ring that is included in the Bearing Buddy Spindle Grease Seal Set #BB60005 referenced in your question has an inner diameter of 1.065 inches and outer diameter of 1.375 inches. This kit is designed to work on spindles with…

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Answer 11

I don't have the ability to cross-reference the bearings in your Shorelandr trailer. However, based on the parts list you gave from their site that I can't repost, the 1-3/8 inch bearing is the Replacement Trailer Hub Bearing #LM48548 the…

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Answer 12

According to Bearing Buddy, the purpose of the metal ring inside the stainless steel seal ring on the #BB60005 is to add additional support. Because the seal ring is so thin in this kit, they added a support ring that goes in the back side of the…

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