How Does a Bearing Buddy Get Installed and Removed

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How do i install replacement set of bearing Buddys on to boat trailer

asked by: Mark M

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Installing Bearing Buddies like # BB1781 is fairly straight forward. I have included a link to a video and if you fast forward to about the 5:20 minute mark, our installer puts one on. He lines it up first and gives it a tap to get started. Then he places a block of wood over the end of the Bearing Buddy. The block of wood disperses the force of the hammer used to tap it into place.

To remove a Bearing Buddy I would use a rubber mallet and gently tap it on the sides to unseat it.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

The great thing about Bearing Buddy like part #BB1781 is that when you add grease to your system with the included fitting, it will move the spring-loaded piston outward and allow grease to seep around the edges to keep from damaging the seal. You…

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The "U" shaped bracket we remove from under the vehicle on the linked install video of the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 for a 2020 Chevy Colorado is removed and discarded which is why you're having trouble getting…

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I've looked through the installation instructions for all the hitches we offer for the 2016 GMC Canyon/Chevy Colorado. All the installation involve removing the rear impact structure (cross member). The same bolts that hold the bumper in…

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Answer 4

That is a good question, and there is not a place for the bolts for the spare tire bracket to mount for your 2016 Chevy Colorado when installing the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176. We have asked Curt about this very issue, and what they said is…

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The portion you need to measure is not the cap, but the the hub bore. Remove the grease caps and measure the diameter of the opening the caps occupy. This is the hub bore. You will need an accurate measuring devices like a set of dial calipers that…

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If you are looking for a grease cap PLUG with the TRP stamped on it chances are the Grease Cap Plug for E-Z Lube Grease Caps #RG04-010 would work for you, but to be certain you will want to measure the diameter of the grease cap hole. If it is 1.18…

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Answer 7

The bearing size is needed to confirm the fit of the bearing buddy needed. There are some Karavan trailers that use sealed bearings that cannot use Bearing Buddy grease protectors, but those specific bearings don't need them because they are…

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Normally, the tongue weight should be somewhere between 10 and 15 percent of the loaded trailer weight. For your trailer it would mean somewhere between 780 and 1200-lbs. The #C17501 system is designed for tongue weight between 1,000 and 1,500-lbs so…

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Answer 9

When you use the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors like #BB2441, so you do not need to take apart the wheel hub and repack the bearings. The Bearing Buddy Protectors have a spring loaded seal that keeps the moisture and debris out of the bearings.…

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Answer 10

It is not required to install a washer between the outer bearing and the castle nut on the Trailer Idler Axle Beam with Easy Grease Spindles part #e48GR. That said, it's not a bad idea to use one and I recommend this to ensure there is no damage…

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Answer 11

The EZ Lube Spindle features includes a zerk fitting in the end of the spindle and holes in the spindle that allow grease to be injected into the hub bore. The only difference between the hubs we sell for an EZ Lube spindle and a standard spindle is…

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It is normal for grease to get inside the Bearing Buddy #BB1781 underneath the Bra #BB17B. As the grease heats up it can expand and will push out the Bearing Buddy so it will not damage the grease seal on your hub.

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