Replacement EZ Lube Hub Dust Covers for 3700 lb UFP Axle on EZ Loader Boat Trailer

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I have a 2006 EZ Loader Tandem Axle Custom Trailer with Drum Brakes and Ez Lub Hubs. Will this Ez Lube Cap fit my trailers Hubs. My VIN is 1L8TAAVG56A032529. The EZ Loader replacement part number is: UFP DUST COVER BEARING PROTECTOR-3700# SKU: 250-500834 Manufacturer part number: 250-500834 Vendor: Custom Parts Thank you for your assistance.

asked by: Dennis O

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Helpful Expert Reply:

I managed to track down your hub, thanks for providing the part number for the existing dust cover.

Your hub uses a # L44610 race which has a 1.980 OD. Therefore, the # DC200L-DCRP dust cap you'd referenced will indeed work for you as the dust cap and outer race share the same outer diameter.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

EZ Lube Dust Caps, like #DC200L-DCRP, have a rubber plug that can be removed to access the zerk fitting. The rubber plug can be removed by gently prying it up with a flathead screwdriver. If your dust cap is in good condition and you want to avoid…

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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