Comparing Bearing Buddy and Kodiak Red Eye Trailer Bearing Protectors
Products Featured in This Question
Question:
I need an Expert Answer about bearing protectors. I have a 2009 Keystone Summerland 23 7 Camper. It has two AL-KO axles with tags: T351 Date 246 08 SLR 136mm 2750 lbs. It has electric brakes and the standard hub/drums no Ultra-Lub are 5 lugs, 10 dia. I measured the inside of the hub and it is 1.98. I want to install bearing protectors and I like the Kodiak Red Eyes which I installed on a pop-up I had previously. Do you see any issues installing bearing protectors on hubs with electric brakes? What is your opinion of Kodiak versus Bearing Buddies? What replacement seals do I need? The AL-KO Owners Manual lists their part number 363193 or Hayes 09103305 but Im not sure that is correct since the manual covers several models. Finally, I would appreciate any other advice you feel would be valuable. Thanks in advance for your expert assistance and answers to my many questions.
asked by: Ted M
Expert Reply:
You can use bearing protectors on a hub with electric brakes. You have to make sure you are using a double lip seal though because a single lip seal is more likely to blow and allow grease to leak out and get all over the hub and brake components. Also, you have to make sure that you do not use too much grease, even with a double lip seal, because of the same possibility of blowing the seal.
Based on the numbers you have provided you will likely need a 10-19 seal, # RG06-050 for a pair. These seals measure 1.719 inches inner diameter and 2.565 inches outer diameter. Compare that to the seals you have now.
Both the Bearing Buddy brand, # BB1980A-SS, and the Kodiak Red Eye, # KREB1980AC, have a 5 star rating on our site which means customers find them work well with no complaints. Bearing Buddy though has had more reviews than the Kodiak parts. Either part will work well for you but the Bearing Buddy brand is more popular.
In order to determine the size you need the best way is to retrieve the inner and outer bearing numbers stamped into the metal of the bearings. With this information I will be able to determine most any replacement part that will fit. I have included a link to a video that may help you.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 1980A-SS w/ Auto Check - Stainless Steel (Pair)
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Caps
- Bearing Protector Grease Cap
- 1.98 Inch
- Bearing Buddy
more information >
Featured Help Information
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Video: Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors-BB1980A-SS Spec Review
- Shop: Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 1980A-SS w/ Auto Check - Stainless Steel (Pair)
- Video: Feature Breakdown: CE Smith Trailer Idler Hub Assembly w/ Case for 3.5K Axles
- Search Results: boat trailer step platform
- Search Results: bearing buddies
- Shop: Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 2717SS - Stainless Steel (Pair)
- Shop: Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 2717A-SS w/ Auto Check - Stainless Steel (Pair)
- Shop: Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 2441T-SS - Threaded - Stainless Steel (Pair)
- Shop: Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 2441SS - Stainless Steel (Pair)
- Shop: Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 1980-SS - Stainless Steel (Pair)
- Q&A: Which is Better a Fulton or Dutton Lainson 2 Speed Trailer Winch
- Search Results: b and w 5th wheel hitch
- Shop: Rhino-Rack Ski and Fishing Rod Carrier - Locking - 2 Pairs of Skis or 4 Fishing Rods
- Video: Review of Dutton-Lainson Trailer Winch - Standard Hand Winch - DL58XR
- Article: VCC Pickup and Dropoff
- Search Results: clearance
- Video: A Closer Look at the Karrier ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire w/ 13" White Mini Mod Wheel
- Video: A Closer Look at the Fulton Single Speed Trailer Winch
- Video: Hands-On with the Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch-DL15303
- Video: Let’s Check Out the Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch
- Search Results: cc~300
- Q&A: How To Choose the Correct MORryde CRE3000 Rubber Equalizers
- Search Results: ar94fr
- Search Results: 10 19 seal
- Q&A: Comparing Excalibur Wheel Center Cap ST-104EZSS-60C and 425EZ
- Q&A: Comparing Loadstar and Karrier ST175/80-13 Tires
- Q&A: Replacement Idler Hub Assembly for Lowe 16 Foot Boat Trailer
- Q&A: Parts Needed to Add 4-Way and 7-Way Wiring to 2022 Kia Telluride
- Q&A: Can L44643 Bearings and L44649 Bearings Be Exchanged
on Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
