Grease Cap and Dust Cap Needed for Trailer Bearings

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I need the following: Grease Cap, 2.44" OD Drive In with Plug - Qty 2 TruRyde Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps RG04-080 Grease Cap, 2.44" OD Drive In with Plug - Qty 2 TruRyde Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps RG04-080 2-1/2" Lubed Dust Cap and Rubber Plug - 2.45" x 1.52" x 1.18" - Qty 1 TruRyde Trailer Bearings Races Thanks!

asked by: Bob S

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We definitely carry those! For those parts, you need 2x of the # RG04-080 and 1 of the # DC250L-DCRP. I went ahead and attached helpful demo videos of these products for your convenience.

expert reply by: Bob C

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Answer 1

For each of your Lippert 3500lb axles you will need the following components. Timken Inner Bearing & Race #TMK73VR Qty 2 Timken Outer Bearing & Race #TMK23VR Qty 2 etrailer Grease Seal #58846 Qty 2 Grease Caps #RG04-040 Qty 1 We do not carry…

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Answer 2

I would recommend to remove and reinstall the complete trailer hub assembly to make sure all of the parts are installed properly. I am including a link to a video of how to remove and reinstall a trailer hub on a boat trailer. This video will show…

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Answer 3

Dust covers can indeed fall off on their own if they are not driven in correctly. If they are crooked then what happens is when the wheels are turning the cover will look like its wobbling (like a washing machine off balance) and gradually it being…

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The 2-1/2" Lubed Dust Cap and Rubber Plug #DC250L-DCRP is the size most commonly found on the 5,200lb Dexter Axles. The cap is has a 2.45" outside diameter where it slides into the axle hub. You can confirm that this is the correct…

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Answer 5

For the TruRyde Lubed Dust Cap and Rubber Plug #DC250L-DCRP referenced in your question, which has dimensions of 2.45 inch x 1.52 inch x 1.18 inch, you can use the Redline Dust Cap Driver Tool - Medium #290-992. This can be used for installation,…

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You will want to use a dial caliper or micrometer to measure the inner diameter of the hub you have on your trailer to determine what size cap would be needed. Check out the picture I attached that shows this measurement being taken on a hub. I wish…

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We have the Bearing Buddy part #BB2328SS which is designed to fit the hub bore of 2.328 which would be the closest cap solution we have. It would be tight but it would fit.

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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

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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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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Answer 11

Good morning, Cliff. As of today (3/27/24) we are expecting the #KE33JR tire/wheel combo to be in stock in about 2 weeks. Hopefully this means we can take our own pictures and put them on the site within maybe about 3-4 weeks from now. What I can…

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Answer 12

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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