What Bearing Grease is Rated GC-LB

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Is #L11315 GC LB rated

asked by: John

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We have bearing grease that is rated GC-LB, though the Multi-Purpose Grease # L11315 is not. Instead, you can use either of the following:

- LubriMatic Marine Trailer Wheel Bearing Grease # L54FR

- LubriMatic LMX Industrial Strength Grease # L11390

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

Your statement (I have heard others say that you should never mix marine grease with general purpose grease, but mixing different brands of marine grease wont hurt.) sums up the way I have used grease all of my life. Being raised around all kinds of…

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The marine bearing grease like #L54FR has a base of calcium sulfonate complex. It is not copper or lithium based. It is compatible with Barium Complex, Calcium Stearate, Lithium complex, and Polyurea (LUB-LM Type). I have included a link to our FAQ…

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Yes, the CE Smith Multi Sport Plus Boat and Kayak Trailer w/ Bunks #CE48870 does come pre-greased. You will want to grease the hubs approximately every 12 months or 12,000 miles.

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I wouldn't be able to identify the grease you have based on just what you listed but I can tell you that there isn't a single grease that is compatible with everything. Most likely you have a marine grease in your hubs like the Lubrimatic…

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The dust cap of the CE Smith Multi Sport Plus Boat and Kayak Trailer w/ Bunks #CE48870 would be just as waterproof as a Bearing Buddy since they both install press-in to install. That said, the correct Bearing Buddy for this trailer would be the part…

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Since your hub uses inner bearing #L68149 and outer bearing #L44649 you can use the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protector Stainless Steel #BB1980A-SS that you were looking at or the Chrome Plated #BB1980A. I included videos for both of the products…

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The Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors #BB1980A-SS are the correct size for the CE Smith Multi Sport Plus Boat and Kayak Trailer #CE48870. These Bearing Buddies are stainless steel to ensure long life and corrosion resistance with it being a boat…

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The difference between the High Temperature Grease, like part #L11465, and the Marine Grease, like part #L54FR, has to do with what they are used for. The high temperature grease is great for dry application where your trailer is not meant to be…

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The CE Smith trailer #CE48870 that you referenced would use the bearings #L44649. If you ever needed a replacement hub you'd just need the part #CE13210.

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The CE Smith Multi Sport Plus Boat and Kayak Trailer #CE48870 uses #L44649 bearings. The correct Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors are the #BB1980A-SS. These fit a 1.98" hub bore and L44649 outer bearings. They also have a stainless steel…

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I recommend using the Calcium Sulfonate grease like the LubriMatic Marine Trailer Wheel Bearing Grease - 3 oz. Cartridge #L54FR. You're able to combine the calcium sulfonate grease and the anhydrous calcium grease together. You need to make sure…

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I contacted CE Smith and the #CE48870 Multi Sport Plus Boat and Kayak Trailer does use the larger 1-1/16" spindles due to its larger size and capacity. The CE Smith #CE13210 hub is designed for use with the 1" spindle, so it will not be…

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