Replacement Bearings And Grease Seals For A 1996 Shorelandr Boat Trailer

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Hi, Im looking for wheel bearing kits for an old boat trailer. I removed the old bearings and both the inner and outer bearings appear to be size L44649. What do you recommend?

asked by: Sam L

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If both your inner and outer bearings are # L44649 then you most likely have a BTR spindle and would need a # 10-9 grease seal. You can check the spindle at point B for the inner diameter and the inside of the hub for the outer diameter of the seal. If you get 1.719" on the spindle and 2.565" for the hub interior then the # 10-9 would be the correct seal. It doesn't appear that we currently offer an all-in-one kit for this combination so you would need to purchase them separately (4 of # L44649 and 2 of #10-9) in order to replace your current bearings and seals.

expert reply by: Kevin C

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Answer 1

Those are very good questions and let's start with the capacities of both systems. The SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs #SSR-612-40 has a 500 lb capacity and SumoSprings #SSR-612-47 has a 1,000 lb capacity, which means that is the…

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Answer 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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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To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that…

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Answer 7

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 8

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Answer 9

Depending on how the trailer was made, there will be a few spots you can check to identify the axle. First, if the trailer was pre-made by a specific company, you may be able to find this information in either the paperwork or on a placard somewhere…

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Answer 10

After you've packed the bearings and assembled everything, carefully slide the hub assembly onto the spindle and install the outer bearing. Install the spindle and tang washer and run the spindle nut down finger tight, then rotate the hub back…

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Answer 11

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Answer 12

Torque specs for wheel lug nuts will vary depending on the diameter of the lugs, type of lug nut and the wheel's material. The linked chart details the recommended torque for many combinations. Dexter Hub/Drum #84546UC3 has 1/2-inch studs and…

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