How to Choose Correct Bearing Buddy for Vortex Threaded Hub

Updated 10/31/2025 | Published 11/18/2022

Products Featured in This Question

Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 1980T-SS - Threaded - Stainless Steel (Pair)

(1608)

$59.08

Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 2080T-SS - Threaded - Stainless Steel (Pair)

(1608)

$61.58

Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 2441T-SS - Threaded - Stainless Steel (Pair)

(1608)

$72.96

Question:

Do they make a threaded bearing buddy that will screw on to a vortex hub. I would like to replace the plastic covers on this hub.

asked by: Keith G

Expert Reply:

We do have Bearing Buddys with threads on them, but you'll need to verify fitment on your end:

Stainless Steel - # BB1980T-SS fits a 1.980" hub bore
Stainless Steel - # BB2080T-SS fits a 2.080" hub bore
Stainless Steel - # BB2441T-SS fits a 2.441" hub bore

If you can verify that the threads on your hubs match one of these then you're good to go!

Attached are some review videos for you to check out.

expert reply by: Jon G

Bogdan C.

10/29/2025

I so have a vortex treaded wheel hub on my trailer I don’t know what bearing buddy size l need

Jon G.

10/30/2025

@BogdanC What size hub bore (the opening where the grease cap fits) do you have?

Bogdan

10/30/2025

@Jon G. Caliper shows me 2.212 and the cap shows 2.285 Bearings L68149 L44649

Jon G.

10/31/2025

@Bogdan I looked around but I'm not seeing that Bearing Buddy makes one to fit that size. You'll need to reach out to them directly (https://www.bearingbuddy.com/) in order to get a threaded cap to fit your hub size.