How to Determine Replacement Bearings and Seal for 3,500 lb EZ Loader Axle with Oil Bath Hub
Question:
Hello, I have an EZ Loader boat trailer with 3500# axles and oil bath hubs. I believe the bearings that fit this are an L68149. I would like to order a replacement kit with bearings, races and seals to have as a spare. Can you tell me what you would recommend for this application? Thank you.
asked by: Wayne D
Helpful Expert Reply:
Typically for a 3,500 lb axle you will see an inner bearing # L68149 (race # L68111), outer bearing # L44649 (race # L44610), and then a grease seal that has inner and outer dimensions of 1.719" and 2.565" respectively.
Since all of our oil bath seals are a bit larger than that I'll need you to use a digital caliper to measure your spindle where the seal rides, as well as your hub where your seal rides to ensure we get the correct replacement for you.
When it comes to bearings and seals it's important to get exact replacements so that we can ensure there are no leaks or loose parts, so I recommend checking your bearing numbers while you have your hub off just to ensure we get the right parts.
If the oil bath hubs came standard on your EZ Loader trailer you could also try reaching out to them directly with your VIN to see if they have that info readily available.
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Replacement Race for L44643 and L44649 Bearings
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- 1.980 Inch O.D.
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Replacement Trailer Hub Bearing - L44649
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Replacement Race for L68149 Bearing
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- 2.361 Inch O.D.
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- 1.378 Inch I.D.
- Bearing L68149
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- 3500 lbs Axle
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