How to Choose Correct Bearing Buddy Size for Older Trailer

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What size of bearing buddies do I need for a 1975 Shoreline boat trailer?

asked by: Dennis C

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It depends on the size of the hub bore on your 1975 Shoreline boat trailer. Measure your hub bore (the opening where the grease cap sits) with a digital caliper like part # PTW80157 and then you can choose from the linked options. For example, the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors # BB1980A fits the common 1.980" hub bore size.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Bearing Buddies are a great way to keep grease in a trailer hub. I recommend them as long as you are aware that it's very easy to put too much grease in a hub with these which will blow out the seal. They have no problem being used on longer road…

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In order to add grease to a bearing buddy such as the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors part #BB1980A you will need a grease gun like part #PTW54290 and the appropriate bearing grease like part #L11390. Once you have obtained both the grease gun and…

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When it comes to getting the correct Bearing Buddy for your travel trailer you would use a Digital Caliper like #PTW80157, which you would need to measure the inner diameter of the hub bore, where the grease cap sits. When choosing the correct…

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The most accurate way to chose a Bearing Buddy Protector is to measure the diameter of your hub bore opening of your trailer hub. It sounds like you most likely have a 1.98" diameter bore for that I recommend to use the Bearing Buddy Bearing…

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To find the correct size Bearing Buddy for your log splitter, you need to measure your hub bore diameter. I have attached a photo to show you where to take this measurement. A digital caliper like #PTW80157, will provide the most accurate…

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Not all bearings are created equal, but you would be hard-pressed to find one that is vastly superior than another. Whether it is TruRyde, Timken, or some other brand, if the bearings are properly maintained, used in the correct hub, and within the…

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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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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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Yes, the Timken Bearing Kit #TMK52VR will fit your 3,500 lb axle as it fits an standard #84 spindle. The only time this kit won't fit with a 3,500 lb axle is if the trailer/axle is made before the 2000's since that's about the time that…

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Answer 10

Nearly all 2,000 lb axles have a spindle that is 1 inch in diameter where both bearings ride. If that's what you have then the bearing kit part #BK1-100 would be what you need as it fits that spindle.

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In order to verify the spindle dimensions so that you can pick out the correct hub/drum you have to get exact dimensions. For that you need to use a digital caliper like part #PTW80157. For how old your trailer is this is especially important as the…

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Answer 12

Based on the information I could find it appears your 2017 Jayco Jay Flight 195RB with the Baja package would have come with 235/75R15 off road tires. I recommend the Kenda ST235/75R15 Radial Off-Road Trailer Tire #KE68JR as the best replacement…

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