Is There A Bearing Buddy That Will Replace A Tie Down Engineering 48399GA Turbo Lube Cap?

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Inner bearing L44649 Inner bearing race L44610 Outer bearing L68149 Outer bearing race L68111 5 bolt pattern at 3 1/4.

asked by: Paul L

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From what I could find, the Tie Down Engineering 48399GA Turbo Lube cap you have will measure 2.33" at the threads. This is a pretty odd size and, unfortunately, there is not a Bearing Buddy kit currently available to fit this. The closest we have to this size will be the Bearing Buddy # BB2441T-SS (2.441" hub bore) or Bearing Buddy # BB2328 (2.328" hub bore), which is not threaded.

The only way we can get a Bearing Buddy for you would be to replace the hubs with something that has a more common hub bore diameter. This will require you to verify your inner and outer bearing numbers though as I could not find this using the 48399GA.

If you can get me your inner and outer bearing numbers as well as your bolt pattern for the wheels, I can see what we have as a replacement hub that will match a Bearing Buddy kit.

expert reply by: Lazer S

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Paul

1/17/2022

Inner bearing L44649 Inner bearing race L44610 Outer bearing L68149 Outer bearing race L68111 5 bolt pattern at 3 1/4.

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Lazer S.

1/17/2022

Having the # L68149 inner bearing and # L44649 outer bearing will mean you have a #84 spindle on a 3,500 pound axle, which is very common. The 3-1/4" measurement you got is a little less common as it means you have a 5 on 5-1/2 bolt pattern, but the Trailer Idler Hub Assembly # AKIHUB-555-35-K will match this. This comes pre-greased and includes all the bearings and everything. It does also include the cap, but the Bearing Buddy Model 1980A w/ Auto Check # BB1980A will replace this cap and get you all set. Just as a side note, if you have brakes, you will need the # AKHD-555-35-EZ-K. This is a 10" diameter drum and the # BB1980A Bearing Buddy will fit as well.

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