Bearing Buddy Grease Cap to Fit Hub Bore of 2.11-Inches on Boat Trailer

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I have an older boat trailer I cant find a dust cover or buddy bearing cover. I measured the hub with a digital measure it reads 2.11inch is there a site where I can get a dust cap for the hub.

asked by: Earl L

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We can help you select Bearing Buddy grease caps for your hubs that have an inner bore of 2.11-inches. The size nearest to yours is 2.080-inches. All Bearing Buddy grease caps in this size are shown on the linked page. Note that these are offered in both threaded and non-threaded versions so be sure to choose the type to match your hub bore.

expert reply by: Adam R

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Answer 1

Bearing Buddy does specify that the Bearing Buddy Threaded Bearing Protectors, part #BB2080T-SS, will fit the Reliable oil bath unit that has a 2.080 hub bore size and is on many of the EZ Loader trailers. Bearing Buddy recommends using Permatex or…

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Answer 2

Since you measured the cap dimensions and got 2.08 inches the correct Bearing Buddy is the #BB2080T-SS you referenced. This is a stainless steel version too which means that it won't rust which is great for a marine application like yours.

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Answer 3

In order to choose the correct model Bearing Buddies for your trailer, you would need to determine the inside diameter of the hub bore. You would need to use a digital caliper to get the hub bore measurement, as a ruler or measuring tape would not…

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Answer 4

It is actually really easy to determine which Bearing Buddies are the correct fit for your trailer; all you need to do is measure the hub bores on your trailer's hubs using digital caliper and match the hub bore diameter to the correct Bearing…

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Answer 5

You'll basically just need to remove as much of the oil from your hubs as you can and then pack them with grease instead of oil. Oil seals and caps seal better than grease seals and caps so to make the conversion you want to make is not hard at…

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Answer 6

The bearing races on a trailer hub, like the Trailer Hub Assembly, part #8-258-5UC1, are removable, they are not built into the hub. I am including a link to a FAQ page on wheel bearings, races, and seals. Also, a link to a video of removing and…

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Answer 7

The Kodiak Ceramic Brake Pads #K2250CP are not shown on the cross reference chart you mentioned, but if you have the DBC-2250 calipers, these brake pads will work as a replacement. Check out the video linked below for more details on this product. If…

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Answer 8

I attached a chart that has the automotive cross reference for the Kodiak disc brake pads part #K2250CP that you referenced under the yellow heading. Probably the easiest to look up would be 1982 to 1992 Chevy Cavalier.

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Answer 9

That size grease cap is obsolete. You will need to look at replacing your hub assembly to go with a new cap. I recommend disassembling one of your hubs to check your spindle measurements. With those measurements and a condition inspection we will be…

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Answer 10

The closest grease caps we have to what you would need would be the Bearing Buddies part #BB2328SS that fit a 2.328 hub bore which is very close to the cap dimensions you said you have. You might remeasure your caps with a digital or dial caliper to…

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Answer 11

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 12

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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