Which Replacement Wheel Bearings for Lowes Carry-On Trailer

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Its become obvious that I need to replace the bearings/seals on my 2013 Lowes Carry-On 5x3.5foot utility trailer. I just bought it from the original owner and Im absolutely sure theyve never been changed. Is there a bearing/seal kit available for this model trailer, or will I need to tear into it and get numbers off the pieces to order? Thanks

asked by: Larry J

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Your Lowes Carry On trailer has a 2000 lb rated axle with straight (not tapered) spindles.

The owner's manual I found online for the trailer doesn't specifically mention which bearing set the trailer uses, but It'll either be an L44649 inner/outer or an L44643 inner/outer.

You can determine which by pulling a hub and checking the outer bearing for the reference number which will be etched on the side of the roller bearing cages. If there isn't a number on the side of the bearing cage, you can simply use a digital caliper like part # PTW80157 to measure the spindle diameter where the bearings ride. If the diameter is 1.063 inches, you have L44649 bearings, and would need the # BK1-150 bearing kit which includes the inner and outer bearing, the inner and outer race, the grease seal, the tang washer and replacement cotter pin.

If your spindle is 1 inch in diameter, you'll use the # BK1-100 bearing kit, which includes the replacement bearings, races, grease seal and the cotter pin.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

For a bearing kit that matches the bearing numbers and races you mentioned you would want the part #BK1-150 which includes the races and seals you'd need. You'd need a kit of these for each hub that gets replaced.

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Answer 2

Trailer makers unfortunately do not usually maintain records of the smaller components parts such as bearings that are used in the manufacture of their trailers but we do carry a broad assortment of replacement bearings, races and grease seals shown…

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Answer 3

Thank you for providing the part number from your existing grease seal, part 16074-224. Based on my research I found that part #10-9 is an equivalent replacement part. I have also linked a helpful article and video concerning bearings and seals.

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Answer 4

Most of the 8-259 Dexter hubs use L44649 inner and outer bearings. For that you would need bearing kit #BK1-150. The seal included with this kit has an inner diameter of 1.50 inches. I have linked a video showing an example installation.

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Answer 5

It looks like your Alite 300 trailer has a 2,000 lb axle so you likely either have a 1" straight spindle or a 1.063" straight spindle. For a 1" straight spindle (also known as BT8) you need the Bearing Kit #BK1-100 but for a…

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Answer 6

Trailer wheel bearings are specific to the spindle that is installed on the axle that is on your trailer. You will need to safely support the trailer, remove the wheel and tire, remove the grease cap, remove the cotter pin and washer that secures the…

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Answer 7

Since your Carry-On 5' x 8' Utility Trailer has a 2000lb GVWR it more than likely has a 2000lb axle and would need a hub that uses either inner and outer bearings #L44643 or #L44649. I know on The 5' x 8' Carry-On Trailer I bought…

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Answer 8

The Dexter 2,000 Pound Axle #T20BTR-7258 that you referenced is the closest standard axle beam option we have available to the specs you listed for your existing/old unit and it should work well as a replacement. The slightly longer 72" hub face…

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Answer 9

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If your current springs have 5 leaves then going to a 7 leaf spring will increase the height of the trailer a little and make the trailer more susceptible to sway. Regarding capacity if you go with springs rated higher than what is required it will…

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Answer 11

Seal 171255UC has an inner diameter of 1.719 inches and outer diameter of 2.565 inches. A seal that has those dimensions would actually be #58846. I've added a link to a video review of this seal for you to take a look at.

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