Recommendation For Fitting 2.047" Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors On Hub With 2.045" Measurement

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I have bearing buddy 2047 and it is slightly to large. My calipers are measuring 2.045 in. on the hub and dust cap. Is there a slightly smaller size or a way to make the 2047 fit?

asked by: Gerald S

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You should be able to make your Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors # BB37SR fit by placing them in the freezer. The cold temperatures will cause the steel to shrink slightly but they will likely have to sit in the freezer overnight to ensure they get cold enough.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

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 2

Square axles can be tough to determine capacity. Often times the same spindle fits a range of axle capacities. The best way to determine the capacity is to get the inner and outer bearing numbers stamped into the metal of the bearings like you did.…

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Answer 3

While we do not have a specific kit for your triple axle toy hauler with the 5,080lb axles we do have all the parts you will need. You will need to verify the bearing and grease seal sizes used on your axle to ensure I have all the correct parts…

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If your hub has a grease cap opening that measures 2.04 inch the correct Bearing Buddy is the part #BB2047 that you referenced. Or for a stainless steel version you'd want the part #BB2047SS.

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It sounds like you are looking for a bearing protector style of grease cap. We have a variety of bearing protectors in several different sizes but none with an outer diameter of 2.02 inches. The bearing protectors closest to your OD measurement of…

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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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I was unable to find any trailer bearing information using the numbers you provided, however these numbers are very close to existing bearing sizes we do have available. It's very possible, especially if the bearings on your trailer are old, that…

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Trailer axles will typically have the bend in the axle beam so that when the trailer is loaded down, the beam will flatten out causing the tire treads to make full contact with the pavement. If straight axle beams are used, the wheels could get into…

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Answer 9

There is a way to bypass the breakaway system of your trailer but I would only recommend you do so to get your trailer to a dealer so that it can be fixed. If you were to get pulled over and the breakaway system was to be tested you would get in…

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Answer 10

The wiring colors and functions on both actuators are pretty standard so the wiring information for the HydraStar Electric-Hydraulic Actuator for Disc Brakes, #HBA16, will be the same as that for the Dexter Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator,…

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Answer 11

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 12

I sure can Bob and thanks for the information! Since you have a Lippert 3,500 lbs axle you'll be able to use the Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 3.5K Axles item #AKHD-545-35-EZ-K, you were looking at. These have a 5 on 4-1/2 lug nut…

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