Grease Cap for Trailer Hub that Has Bore of 2.245 inches

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Looking for these grease caps. You guys got em? original hadco 2.245 axle dust/grease caps. 1947 Spartan travel trailer.

asked by: Everett M

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For a hub bore of 2.245 inches the grease cap solution you'd need is the part # BB2240 which is a Bearing Buddy. We do not have a standard cap that fits. The Bearing Buddy has a grease fitting which allows you to pump in grease without taking off cap.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

You would need to measure the inside diameter of the hub opening to determine which cap size is needed. You would want to choose a cap whose outside diameter matches the inside diameter of the hub. Some of the most common sizes are 1.980 inch, 1.986…

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Answer 2

You would need to measure the inside diameter of the hub opening to determine which cap size is needed. You would want to choose a cap whose outside diameter matches the inside diameter of the hub. Some of the most common sizes are 1.980 inch, 1.986…

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Answer 3

I contacted Bearing Buddy to see what threaded cap they recommend for your application to convert from oil bath to grease. They said that the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors, #BB2441SS, is most likely the application for your trailer based on the…

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Answer 4

A measurement of 2-3/8" is equal to 2.375" and there are a number of bearing buddies that are close to that measurement. In order to determine the exact replacement you need, you'll have to use a digital caliper such as #PTW80157 and…

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Answer 5

The correct tool to use for measuring the pilot hole opening of a trailer hub is a digital caliper like part #PTW80157 to the nearest thousandth. However, based on the 2-1/4" measurement you provided you will want to use the Bearing Buddy…

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Answer 6

So after quite a bit of research it seems that the Trostel 300-156-6 seals you mentioned are quite old and have not been around for some time. The best I could find was that they are 3.00" in outer diameter, and I did manage to find a customer…

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Answer 7

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Answer 8

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 9

Load range B trailer tires are going to have a lower capacity than C load range tires. Basically that, psi rating, and the ply rating are the only differences. A higher load range tire would last a little longer than lower load ranges of the same…

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Answer 10

To determine the size of the hub assembly you need to purchase you have to determine which bearings are in the old assembly. If the old assembly has L44649 inner bearings, you would use the hub you chose #8-258-5UC1. If the inner bearings are marked…

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Answer 11

To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that…

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Answer 12

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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