Choosing the Best Trailer Bearing Races Caps and Seals Video

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…

Though we do have the Bearing Buddy #BB2441T-SS that is a direct replacement for Tie Down's Turbo Lube oil baths, this will require you changing over to grease instead of oil. With that said, we do also have the Kodiak XL ProLube Kit…

I have included a picture that shows the measurements needed for a spindle, bearings, seals, faces, and hubs. The spindle measurements are labeled A through F. A is the spindle shaft diameter B is where the grease seal sits C is where the inner…

If you remove the hub and wipe away the grease on the spindle you can check to see if it is damaged. Look for an scarring, gouges, discoloration, or scoring on the spindle. If the spindle is damaged then the bearings won't ride properly and can…

The spindles can be replaced. However, they will need to be welded by a certified welder. They use special jigs so that it is concentric and square on the axle or it can cause problems with uneven tire wear and wheel tracking. I've linked our…

From the information that I was able to find on the L44549 bearing, it shows it being a 1-1/16 inch bearing which is the same as Trailer Hub Bearing, #L44649. Just to be sure, I recommend measuring the L44549 bearing with a digital caliper to confirm…

We do not have a seal that matches the inner and outer diameter you have provided. That being said, I believe the markings on the seal actually indicate that your ID is 1.25" and our OD is 1.979". Your measurements are incredibly close to…

To find the correct hub for your boat trailer there are a couple things you need to know. First, you said the bearings you have are 07100. In my research I found that the 07100 bearing has an inner diameter of 1.000 inch. We have a bearing that…

Yes the bearing kit part #DL21792 is the correct kit for your trailer hub BT-100. This comes with two bearings L44643 like we know fit that hub part number.

We can help. So what you would want is the hub part #AKIHUB-440-2-2K that you mentioned as it has the correct bearings that come with it and then since you have a different seal you would need to swap that out with the part #34823 and you'd be…

You definitely don't want to use different sized tires because it will cause your trailer to sit uneven and will cause uneven wear both on the tires as well as your trailer suspension and who knows what else. I really wouldn't advise using…

BTR and BT8 are the reference numbers for a standard trailer spindle size. When picking out a hub for a trailer you have to make sure that the hub is designed to fit the spindle. What you will need to do is measure spindles on your trailer where the…