Recommended Seal For Bearing Buddy Protectors

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got a digital caliper and took some measurements. see pictures.

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The Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 1980A-SS w/ Auto Check - Stainless Steel (Pair) # BB1980A-SS are designed for that blue seal to expand and eventually have visible grease around that edge. I've attached a video that shows this installation and grease application for you. The grease needing to be applied almost every trip is not normal, so I recommend the Spindle Grease Seal Set # BB60002 to contain your grease with a tight seal intended for this application.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Mark

11/20/2017

got a digital caliper and took some measurements. see pictures.

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Jason S.

11/20/2017

Based on the spindle measurements you will want the following combinations: Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 1980A-SS w/ Auto Check - Stainless # BB1980A-SS along with Bearings # L44649. The part that we cannot fit is the seal. You need a seal with a 1.22 inch inner diameter. That is not a common seal. The closest we get is the 1.249 inch inner diameter of the double lip # 34823. This seal could leak or may be okay. The pressure of the spring loaded bearing buddy may cause it to fail sooner than a standard grease cap. This seal has an outer diameter of 1.983, so this is really a close fit, but I can't promise it won't still have issue and you may want to seek a smaller seal.

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Answer 1

You can definitely ground your trailer brake assemblies to your trailer frame. This will be just as effective and also will be a much easier install.

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We do carry the grease seal part #BB60001 that you referenced. It has an inner diameter of 1.375 inch and 1.980 inch.

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When you use the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors like #BB2441, so you do not need to take apart the wheel hub and repack the bearings. The Bearing Buddy Protectors have a spring loaded seal that keeps the moisture and debris out of the bearings.…

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Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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We offer both traditional petroleum-based wheel bearing grease and also more environmentally-friendly bio-based grease products that are produced from crops. It is permissible to mix the two types. From your description it appears you may have…

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The UFP H-1377 correlates to a Dexter #84 spindle, which is for a 3,500 pound axle. This will utilize an inner bearing #L68149 and an outer bearing #L44649. As this is being used on a boat trailer, I highly suggest going with the etrailer.com…

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Answer 8

I can help you pick out the correct hub, but we don't have a cross-reference part number for the one you listed. In order to pick out the correct hub assembly for a trailer you are going to need know a few key pieces of information. The…

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Typically trailers will carry more of their weight on the front of the trailer, so you would want to put the brakes on the front axle as it will most likely carry more weight while braking. Also, when braking, weight will shift forward from the…

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When picking out tires for your travel trailer you actually will want to do it by weight capacity of the tires. Let's use the part #AM32409 that you referenced as an example. This wheel and tire has a capacity of 1,820 lbs. That would mean…

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To be frank the only difference you will really notice going to a larger ST225/75R15 tire with a load range of E over a ST205/75R15 tire with a load range of D is in your wallet. Slightly larger tires with a bit more capacity are going to cost you…

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Answer 12

It is possible that the local DMV or license bureau has the information on the trailer so you will need to call them and see if they do have that information. If they do not there are other ways to determine axle capacity. You can ask the seller…

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