Bearing Buddy that Could Fit Hub Bore of 2.1 inch

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Trying to find a bearing buddy to fit an older trailer. The inside dimension of the hub is 2.1 in, 53.72 mm, or 2 15/128.

asked by: Bill B

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Helpful Expert Reply:

The Bearing Buddy closest to that would be the part # BB2080 which is designed for a hub bore that is 2.08 inches. Is it possible you were off by .02 of an inch.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

In order to choose the correct model Bearing Buddies for your trailer, you would need to determine the inside diameter of the hub bore. You would need to use a digital caliper to get the hub bore measurement, as a ruler or measuring tape would not be…

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Answer 2

Part 300-020885 refers to an EZ Loader boat trailer BT150/B151 bearing kit. Part #300-020883 refers to a complete 5-on-4-1/2 idler hub kit that includes races, bearings, seal, washers, nut, retainer nut and cotter pin, bearing protector and lug nuts.…

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Answer 3

Bearing Buddy does have options for thread hubs like what are seen on oil bath setups. We only have three options though: #BB1980T-SS for a 1.980 inch diameter #BB2441T-SS for a 2.441 inch diameter #BB2080T-SS for a 2.080 inch diameter

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The correct torque specs for the wheel bolts like part #RG02-020 on your trailer with 13" wheels will be dependent on their diameter. I have attached a chart for you below with these variables. These torque specs will be the same whether you…

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You'll basically just need to remove as much of the oil from your hubs as you can and then pack them with grease instead of oil. Oil seals and caps seal better than grease seals and caps so to make the conversion you want to make is not hard at…

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Answer 6

When installing a seal at the back of a hub the outer part of the seal will need to be flush with the hub. I have linked a video that should help. You could watch the whole video or fast forward to the 1 minute, 50 second mark to see the seal…

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Answer 7

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

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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Answer 9

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 10

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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Answer 11

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 12

The UFP H-1377 correlates to a Dexter #84 spindle, which is for a 3,500 pound axle. This will utilize an inner bearing #L68149 and an outer bearing #L44649. As this is being used on a boat trailer, I highly suggest going with the etrailer.com…

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