Will Bearing Buddy Grease Caps Fit a Harbor Freight Trailer 62671 Folding Trailer?

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Getting the bearing numbers. I just got the trailer. Removed their grease, put in my choice. Torqued the lugs nuts down to specs. It has a regular (not tapered) 1 inch spindle - 12 inch tires - 5 lugs. Is it possible to recommend something based on the numbers above? ( On the internet I found some people saying that they use Dexter hubs as replacement on the 1 inch spindle HBF trailers ) Thoughts? You have great videos on YouTube! Thanks,

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We don't have a kit for Harbor Freight trailers and their parts are very rarely compatible with standard trailer parts like we carry. We have however found there are times when the bearing buddies # BB2047 specifically has fit. We haven't confirmed a fit on that model yet, so you will need to measure the hub bore of the hubs on your trailer. If the hub bore is 2.047 then these will work for you.

For a hub and bearings, you would need to pull the hub and look at the bearing numbers. Based on those numbers, I can see if we have anything that will fit. We haven't had much luck with a fit in the past on similar trailers but it is possible.

expert reply by: Jason S

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John

9/26/2017

Getting the bearing numbers. I just got the trailer. Removed their grease, put in my choice. Torqued the lugs nuts down to specs. It has a regular (not tapered) 1 inch spindle - 12 inch tires - 5 lugs. Is it possible to recommend something based on the numbers above? ( On the internet I found some people saying that they use Dexter hubs as replacement on the 1 inch spindle HBF trailers ) Thoughts? You have great videos on YouTube! Thanks,

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Jason S.

9/26/2017

For a 1 inch spindle, I recommend replacing the hubs with either the Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 2,000-lb Axles - 8" to 12" Wheels - 5 on 4-1/2 # AKIHUB-545-2-1K or the Trailer Hub Assembly for 8" to 12" Wheels - 2,000-lb Axles - 5 on 4-1/2 - L44649 Bearings # 8-259-5UC1. If you use these hubs, then you can use the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 1980A w/ Auto Check - Chrome Plated (Pair) # BB1980A. I've attached some videos to assist.

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Answer 1

From our experiences the Harbor Freight trailers like yours have a hub bore that requires a cap or Bearing Buddy that measures 2.047 inches like the #BB2047 you referenced. We don't have a standard cap that fits this size so the Bearing Buddy is…

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Answer 2

From my research on the Harbor Freight 4x8 folding trailer uses 4.80-12 tires on a 12 inch wheel for the 1195 lb capacity trailer and a 5.30-12 for the 1720 lbs capacity trailer. It is a good idea to check your existing tires to see which size they…

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Answer 3

From what I could find, the Harbor Freight trailers do say not to exceed 45 miles per hour in the owners manual. That being said, the tires they use are not rated very high and may be the limiting factor. The trailer you have looks to use a 5 on 4…

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Answer 4

I don't think that your wheel size (or lack thereof) has anything to do with the bearings on your HF trailer drying out as much as it is likely that the seal blew out from overfilling the grease or poor installation. This isn't uncommon when…

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Answer 5

Depending on how wide the tires are an 88 inch long axle may or may not be wide enough (also depends on where the axle is being measured). Going with a 96 inch axle would be the safer bet. But you can also order a trailer axle from a local tractor or…

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It does sound like you have done the ground wiring well. I recommend putting a circuit tester like #PTW2993 on multiple spots as you test wiring from the truck to the trailer lights. Starting at the truck with the trailer disconnected, test each…

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In order to find the correct replacement bearings for your Harbor Freight trailer you are going to need to identify what you currently have. I recommend pulling the hubs and inspecting the bearings. They may have the part number stamped in the side,…

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Answer 9

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 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

Trailer wheel bearings are specific to the spindle that is installed on the axle that is on your trailer. You will need to safely support the trailer, remove the wheel and tire, remove the grease cap, remove the cotter pin and washer that secures the…

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Answer 12

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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