Difference Between Bearing Buddy 1980 Models

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I have a pair of BB1980 currently on my boat trailer and need to change out the other pair. Is there a difference between the 1980A and the 1980? The two look like the same product, except the 1980 A has the blue greese level indicatoe in it. Thanks for your help.

asked by: Rodger O

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The model 1980 Bearing Buddy simply means that they fit a 1.980 inch hub bore.

There is one difference of note between Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors # BB1980A (Chrome Plated) or # BB1980A-SS (Stainless Steel) and the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors # BB1980T-SS which is that the latter - with the "T" in the part number - means that it is threaded and fits internally threaded hubs.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Gale

6/8/2020

I am looking for a bearing buddy that the caliper says it is 2 inch, what do I need? Thanks

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Chris R.

6/11/2020

Most likely the Bearing Buddy # BB1980A or # BB1980A-SS (stainless steel) is what you need but it doesn't hurt to re-check your measurement a couple times. This model Bearing Buddy is designed for hub bore diameters of 1.98".

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Andrew B.

5/20/2020

I have old farm trailer, it has one grease cap missing. Nobody here in safford,Airzona has one. The is threaded on the inside, its outside measurement is2.863 ,the inside is 2.688.

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Chris R.

5/22/2020

I'm really sorry but unfortunately we don't have any grease caps that match those specs. Is there by chance a part number stamped anywhere on the cap itself? That might at least lead you to where they can be found.

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