Recommended Bearing Buddy Kit For The etrailer Trailer Idler Hub Assembly # AKIHUB-545-35-K

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I bought model no 1938 buddy bearings which turned out to be the wrong size the hub assembly is akIhub-545-35-k please tell me what size I need thanks for your help

asked by: Frank M

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The Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 3,500-lb Axles # AKIHUB-545-35-K has a 1.988" grease cap flange diameter so Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors # BB1980A-SS would be the correct fit.

expert reply by: Kevin C

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Answer 1

I looked through our selection of hubs and hub/drums, and couldn't find anything compatible with the bearings you mentioned. This leaves you with two alternatives. Number one would be to cut off your existing spindles and install spindles like…

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Answer 2

We've got you covered! (pun intended) The replacement dust caps for the etrailer Bearing Protectors w/ Covers for 2.32" Hub Bore #e99006 you purchased from us can be found as part #e99036 on our website. These come in a pair so you'll…

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Answer 3

The most accurate way to chose a Bearing Buddy Protector is to measure the diameter of your hub bore opening of your trailer hub. It sounds like you most likely have a 1.98" diameter bore for that I recommend to use the Bearing Buddy Bearing…

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The Bearing Buddy you would want would be the #BB1980A-SS or #BB1980A since you have bearing L44649 as the outer bearing. #BB1980A-SS is the stainless steel version which will resist corrosion better than the chrome plated #BB1980A.

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Answer 5

In the exact situation that you are referencing the measurement taken was in-between Bearing Buddy sizes so it would have been better to use one slightly larger than one that is slightly smaller as a smaller size wouldn't be able to remain…

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Answer 6

The highest quality grease we carry for wheel bearing is the LMX red grease like the part #L11390 that you referenced. LMX Red is heavy-duty, premium grease for the toughest lubricating jobs on the biggest, heaviest equipment. It performs better…

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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 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

You can verify that the 10-19 grease seal included in Bearing Kit #BK2-100 is the correct one for your spindles by taking two measurements. First you want to measure the rear hub bore where the seal is inserted. The seal's outer diameter needs to…

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Answer 12

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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Recommended Bearing Buddy Kit For The etrailer Trailer Idler Hub Assembly # AKIHUB-545-35-K

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