Possible Bearing Buddy Fitment for 1.75" Hub Bores

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How do I find these?

asked by: Jim C

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Expert Reply:

The absolute closest Bearing Buddies we have is the # BB1781 which fits hub bores of 1.781". I recommend measuring your hub bores to confirm the right size you need. The best way to get the most accurate measurement is with calipers like the # PTW80157.

expert reply by: Bob C

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Answer 1

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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Answer 2

To figure out what Bearing Buddy you need for your 2021 Shoreland'r boat trailer you'll need to measure the diameter of your hub's bore hole (pictured below). Once you have that measure we can find the correct fitting Bearing Buddy. For…

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Answer 3

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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Answer 4

For your 205/65-10 tire that has an outer diameter of 20.5 inches, I recommend the Adco Spare Tire Cover - 21-1/2" Diameter #290-1740. This will give you a slightly larger diameter to assist with the tire being wider. This is the best fit we…

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Answer 5

Tire designations ST205/75D14 and ST205/75R14 are both for special trailer tires with a 205mm width, 75-percent aspect ratio and that fit a 14-inch wheel. The difference between them is the tire's type of construction. The ST205/75D14 tire is a…

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Answer 6

To determine which Bearing Buddy would fit your trailer you will need either a measurement of the hub on your trailer, or the bearing part numbers. To measure your existing hub it is recommended to use digital calipers to get a precise measurement.…

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Answer 7

You will want to use a digital caliper to measure the inner diameter of the hub bore, where the grease cap sits. When choosing a Bearing Buddy, you will want to choose one that is a few thousandths of an inch larger than the hub bore opening. I have…

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Answer 8

I am not sure what you mean. Bearing Buddies are measured in inches. For example #BB1781 is 1.781 inches. Measurements have to be as accurate as possible so when measuring the opening on a hub for bearing protectors use dial or digital calipers, not…

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Answer 9

An ST205/75R15 tire size like you have now will have a section width of 8.1 inches and overall diameter of 27.3 inches. An ST225/75R15, #AM10256, will have a section width of 8.9 inches and overall diameter of 28.4 inches. So the larger size is 0.8…

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Answer 10

The rear side of a Super Lube hub has a grease zerk fitting that works like the one on a Bearing Buddy grease cap such as #BB1781. These zerk fittings let you add wheel bearing grease to the hub interior without having to remove it from the spindle.…

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Answer 11

EZ lube spindles are more than just a zerk fitting attached to the end of the spindle. There would need to be a hole in the spindle between where the bearings ride for the grease would then fill the hub by. To be perfectly honest using EZ lube…

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Answer 12

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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