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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Answer 1

Correct, the piston will extend compressing the spring on the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors for 1.98" Hub Bore part #BB1980A which will let you know you have enough grease. There is a built-in relief valve as well if you overfill but this…

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In the exact situation that you are referencing the measurement taken was in-between Bearing Buddy sizes so it would have been better to use one slightly larger than one that is slightly smaller as a smaller size wouldn't be able to remain…

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Answer 3

EZ Lube spindles are generally preferred over Bearing Buddy setups. The EZ lube allows you to insert grease down the middle of the spindle easily which is basically the best option aside from removing the hub and taking it all apart and cleaning…

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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…

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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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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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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 8

While we may have an option for you, we do not have the exact specs on your Allis grease seal part number 5013 29772. However, with the 1.6" ID and 2.5" OD measurements you provides, that is very close to our #58846. This particular grease…

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Answer 9

If you are installing just the Firestone Ride-Rite kit, #F2400, and not also adding an on-board air compressor such as #F2158, then I would estimate that it should take about 2 hours to install the kit. That is for someone with some mechanical…

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Answer 10

To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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Answer 11

The old version of the #HBA-CAM used 4 wires, but the product was updated awhile back and now uses only two wires as shown in the photo on the product description page. The white wire from the HBA-CAM would tap into the white ground wire and the blue…

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Answer 12

I would love to help you upgrade the suspension on your Twilight 2800 travel trailer. The MORryde Rubber Equalizers for Tandem Axle Trailers #MR87ZR that you referenced are a great solution but we do need to double check a few things. First is that…

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