What Bearing Grease is Rated GC-LB

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Is #L11315 GC LB rated

asked by: John

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We have bearing grease that is rated GC-LB, though the Multi-Purpose Grease # L11315 is not. Instead, you can use either of the following:

- LubriMatic Marine Trailer Wheel Bearing Grease # L54FR

- LubriMatic LMX Industrial Strength Grease # L11390

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

The CE Smith Multi Sport Plus Boat and Kayak Trailer #CE48870 uses #L44649 bearings. The correct Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors are the #BB1980A-SS. These fit a 1.98" hub bore and L44649 outer bearings. They also have a stainless steel…

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Answer 2

Yes, the CE Smith Multi Sport Plus Boat and Kayak Trailer w/ Bunks #CE48870 does come pre-greased. You will want to grease the hubs approximately every 12 months or 12,000 miles.

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I recommend using the Calcium Sulfonate grease like the LubriMatic Marine Trailer Wheel Bearing Grease - 3 oz. Cartridge #L54FR. You're able to combine the calcium sulfonate grease and the anhydrous calcium grease together. You need to make sure…

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The Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors #BB1980A-SS are the correct size for the CE Smith Multi Sport Plus Boat and Kayak Trailer #CE48870. These Bearing Buddies are stainless steel to ensure long life and corrosion resistance with it being a boat…

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Since your hub uses inner bearing #L68149 and outer bearing #L44649 you can use the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protector Stainless Steel #BB1980A-SS that you were looking at or the Chrome Plated #BB1980A. I included videos for both of the products…

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I contacted CE Smith and the #CE48870 Multi Sport Plus Boat and Kayak Trailer does use the larger 1-1/16" spindles due to its larger size and capacity. The CE Smith #CE13210 hub is designed for use with the 1" spindle, so it will not be…

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The dust cap of the CE Smith Multi Sport Plus Boat and Kayak Trailer w/ Bunks #CE48870 would be just as waterproof as a Bearing Buddy since they both install press-in to install. That said, the correct Bearing Buddy for this trailer would be the part…

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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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Answer 10

Based on the GVWR of your 2019 Jayco North Point 315RLTS it does seem like you have 7k axles. I recommend verifying this information to be sure. These axles typically use the #14125A outer and #25580 inner bearing found in the Timken #TMK92VR.…

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A BT8 spindle would have a diameter of .99 of an inch where the bearings would both install and would have a diameter of 1.24 where the great seal would ride. That would require a hub part #AKIHUB-440-2-1K for an idler hub. A BTR spindle would have…

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We recommended to repack the wheel bearings on your trailer every 12 months or 12,000 miles. There is not a specific guideline as far as actually replacing the bearings. When repacking them with grease, you will also just want to check for any damage…

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