Bearing Buddy Recommendation for Hub Bore of 1.97 inches

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I used an electronic caliper and find I need a 1.97 outside dimension for my hub. Any suggestions? I have tried a 1.98 and can not make it fit. Thanks, Bill

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For a hub bore of 1.97 inches going with a Bearing Buddy part # BB1968SS would be the closest match. The .02 inch difference would only mean the Bearing Buddy would fit slightly easier.

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Paz

10/30/2024

What? You lost me. I have the same problem, just lost a dust cap, with my trailer with Dexter 8-283 drum hubs which are 1.97” same as the dust caps. I got 1.98” cap but will not fit. I have the cap in the freezer and will heat up the hub tomorrow and see if it will fit. If you have the 1.97 please let me know so I can order. I have been very pleased with etrailer on my past orders. Thank you

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Kevin C.

10/30/2024

@Paz The # BB1968SS is designed to fit a 1.968" hub bore so it would two-thousandths of an inch smaller than the hub bore hole but would still fit.

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Answer 1

Here is a list of the Bearing Buddy bearing protectors which fit a 1.98" hub bore. This is the common size and most likely the size you need. Your hub may be reading slightly smaller due to some surface corrosion or a temperature difference.…

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Answer 2

The closest Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors we have to matching the 1.975" inner hub bore diameter you measured are part #BB1968 for Chrome or #BB1968SS for Stainless Steel (rust resistance). As you mentioned in your question these are designed…

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Answer 3

Bearing Buddy does have a size that is slightly smaller than the 1.98 inch one you already tried with the #BB1968 or stainless steel #BB1968SS. It's .012 of an inch smaller in diameter which sounds like exactly what you are looking for.

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Answer 4

The Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors- Chrome Plated #BB1980A or Stainless Steel #BB1980A-SS will fit your hubs. The difference of 7/1000ths of an inch is so close that some digital calipers don't even read it. These drive in protectors will work…

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Answer 5

It is best to use a Digital Caliper #PTW80157 to determine the exact size of your hub bore to find the correct size cap. A 1.988" Cap #F001518 is the most commonly found size on current 2,000lb and 3,500lb axles. We do also have a couple Bearing…

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Answer 6

You need to use the inner diameter of your hub bore to determine what size Bearing Buddy you need. If you measured the outside diameter and chose your Bearing Buddy on that, then it will not fit. If you measured the inner diameter, then as you said,…

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Answer 7

For a standard grease cap close to your original's 1.975-inch diameter you can use part #F001610 which is 1.960-inches. If your hubs are not threaded, then for a Bearing Buddy protector you can use stainless steel part #BB1968SS or chrome-plated…

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Answer 8

It sounds like the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protector #BB1968SS is exactly the Bearing Buddy you would need since it is designed for 1.968 in hub bores and your measurement is very close to that. If you wanted to be absolutely sure I would recommend you…

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Answer 9

The Unitized Oil Seal #10-63 is the correct replacement oil seal for the phle ap3137n2 oil seal that you have. If you want to switch to a grease hub you will need the Grease Seal #GS-2250DL.

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Answer 10

If you need to tow with the tailgate down so you can haul your ATV in the truck bed then the most common solution for this is to use an extended weight distribution shank, the Equal-i-zer Weight Dist Shank part #EQ90-02-4600. This should provide…

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Answer 11

I looked up your Shurflo 200-210-39 and based on it's specs the HydroMax RV Fresh Water Pump #P25201 would work great as a replacement. It's similar in flow and PSI as well.

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Answer 12

We have the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors #BB1968SS that fit a hub bore of 1.968 which is likely the size you have. The measurement may be slightly off based on the outside temperature as steel can expand and contract based on temperature.

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Bearing Buddy Recommendation for Hub Bore of 1.97 inches

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