Can a Bearing Buddy Bearing Protector Be Used On a 7,000LB Lippert Axle With EZ Lube Grease Zerk

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I have 7000 lb Lippert axles with zerk fittings. Will this Trailer Buddy product fit my axles?

asked by: Kevin B

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Expert Reply:

With your 7,000LB Lippert axles already having a zerk fitting on the end they are designed to use the Grease Cap # TRU66FR to easily access the grease zerk. While the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors 1.98" # BB1980A are to small for your hub we do have the 2.717" # BB27SR for your hub size. This will generally require you to remove the grease zerk from the end of your spindle to use.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

The Dexter Trailer Hub #DX46XR uses a 2.72" grease cap. We do sell a cap in this size. For that I recommend the Trailer Hub Grease Cap #TRU66FR. This cap is made for an easy-lube axle, so it includes the cap and the removable rubber plug.

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Answer 2

The correct grease cap for the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 8,000-lb E-Z Lube Axles #DX46XR is the #TRU66FR.

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Answer 3

An 8-285 hub does not have the correct bearings or races to work with Bearing Buddies, so you would need to use a standard grease cap. For example, the #8-285-11 hub and drum needs Trailer Hub Grease Cap #TRU66FR for a quantity of one or #RG04-120…

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Answer 4

For a 5,200 lb trailer axle hub with 6 lugs the correct size dust cap/cover is 2.44 inches like the TruRyde cover part #DC250L-DCRP. Sounds like what you ordered was the version for the 8 lug hubs which is a slightly larger size.

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Answer 5

We can help you determine the correct replacement hub assembly for your boat trailer. In order to find the correct replacement hubs for your trailer you need to know the weight rating of your axle, and also what bearings your current hub has. You…

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Answer 6

You'll need a new center cap. The cap you need will depend on the pilot diameter of the wheel, which is the large hole the center cap fits into. Pull one wheel, and measure the wheel's pilot diameter. A 6 lug wheel like what's shown in…

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Answer 7

To measure for a grease cap you will need to use something that can provide a very accurate measurement such as dial or digital calipers. Then you will measure the diameter at the center of the hub where the grease cap will fit. Grease cap…

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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

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 10

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

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 12

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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