Recommended Bearing Buddy For railer Idler Hub Assembly # AKIHUB-440-2-G-2K

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Is there a Bearing Buddy that fits this hub and if so what size?

asked by: Bob S

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Expert Reply:

The Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors I recommend you use with the # AKIHUB-440-2-G-2K hub assembly is part # BB1980A.

These protectors keep dirt and water out of the hubs and bearings and are designed to work with the # L44610 race that comes with the # AKIHUB-440-2-G-2K hub assembly.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L

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It sounds like you are needing the Trailer Idler Hub Assembly #AKIHUB-440-2-G-1K for your trailer. This hub fits the BT8 Spindle #TRU59FR which is 1" in diameter and has a length of 4-1/4" long from the inner bearing landing to the…

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Answer 2

Since you have the spindles with the zerk on the end, I recommend the EZ lube that you mentioned because it is designed to give you easy access to that zerk by removing the plug and not the entire cap. For this assembly, you will want the Trailer…

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Answer 3

The 12 inch tires that we carry are rated for 65 miles per hour. Any faster than that for extended periods and the excessive heat build up will cause tire failure. To get a tire with a higher speed rating you would have to go up in size. That also…

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The #AKIHUB-440-2-G-2K idler hub is a casting that has a machine finish. This 2,000 lb hub has a galvanized finish and has a 4 on 4 wheel bolt pattern. This hub comes with the race already pressed in place and the bearings, seal, grease cap and lug…

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Answer 5

Yes the bearing kit part #DL21792 is the correct kit for your trailer hub BT-100. This comes with two bearings L44643 like we know fit that hub part number.

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Answer 6

We do have a replacement for you with the Trailer Idler Hub Assembly #AKIHUB-440-2-G-2K. This uses inner and outer bearing #L44649 which has a 1.063" inner diameter and then a grease seal with a 1.50" inner diameter like you mentioned. From…

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Answer 7

There are 3 possible hubs for your trailer. To determine the correct hub you will need to remove one of the hubs it check for the correct bearing/spindle size. If you can read the numbers on the bearing you are looking for L44643 or L44649. If unable…

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The best way to select a new hub is to match it based on the bearing set used in the original part. New hubs must use the same bearings as your old ones in order for them to fit on your spindles, so if you can find the part numbers from your inner…

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Answer 9

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 10

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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Answer 11

A BT8 spindle would have a diameter of .99 of an inch where the bearings would both install and would have a diameter of 1.24 where the great seal would ride. That would require a hub part #AKIHUB-440-2-1K for an idler hub. A BTR spindle would have…

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To determine the size of the hub assembly you need to purchase you have to determine which bearings are in the old assembly. If the old assembly has L44649 inner bearings, you would use the hub you chose #8-258-5UC1. If the inner bearings are marked…

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