Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 1980A-SS w/ Auto Check - Stainless Steel (Pair)
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Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 1980A-SS w/ Auto Check - Stainless Steel (Pair)
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Bearing Buddy Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps - BB1980A-SS
- Caps
- Bearing Protector Grease Cap
- 1.98 Inch
- Bearing Buddy
Great for marine applications; the stainless steel construction provides the best in corrosion resistance. The design makes Bearing Buddy an easy way to protect your bearings by keeping water out and ensuring enough grease is in the hub.
Features:
- Replaces the grease cap in the axle hub
- Prevents wheel-bearing failure
- Keeps water and dirt out of hubs and bearings
- Allows boat trailer wheels to be completely submerged
- Stops corrosion and pitting on bearings
- Provides easily accessible grease fitting
- Makes adding grease to the bearings quick and simple
- Maintains slight, controlled pressure (3 psi) with spring-loaded piston, preventing water from entering hub
- Allows visual monitoring of grease levels with blue indicator ring
- Ring sits flush with top of cylinder when full
- If ring is below top, add grease to move piston outward 1/8"
- Prevents overfilling and rear seal damage with automatic pressure-relief feature
- Grease seeps around piston edges and into barrel when full
- Constructed of stainless steel
- Ensures longer-lasting fit than plastic or aluminum products
- Includes rubber covers
- Installs easily
- Made in the USA
Specs:
- Fits 1.980" hub bore
- Works with outer bearing models L-44643, L-44649 and L-44640
- Works with outer bearing cup (race) model L44610
- Commonly found on 2,000-lb, 2,500-lb and 3,500-lb Dexter axles
- Lifetime warranty
Bearing Buddy Operation
Replace your existing grease cap with a Bearing Buddy to ensure a safe, easy way to monitor and control the level of grease in your axle hub. To adjust the amount of grease in the hub, use a grease gun to add more through the appropriate fitting. Adding grease moves the Bearing Buddy spring-loaded piston outward 1/8".
The O-ring inside the barrel of the Bearing Buddy maintains a seal from the outside. The interior of the Bearing Buddy is pressurized, preventing water from entering the barrel and diluting the grease.
An automatic pressure-relief feature is built into the Bearing Buddy. When the device is full, grease will seep around the edges of the piston and into the barrel. This prevents overfilling that can damage the inner seal.
The blue indicator ring allows you to visually monitor the amount of grease in your hub. The ring should sit flush with the top of the cylinder. If the ring is below the top of the cylinder, add grease until the piston moves 1/8" outward.
42208 Bearing Buddy Model 1980A-SS w/ Auto Check - Stainless Steel (Pair)
Customer Satisfaction Score:
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Customer Reviews
Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 1980A-SS w/ Auto Check - Stainless Steel (Pair) - BB1980A-SS
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (707 Customer Reviews)
Great for marine applications; the stainless steel construction provides the best in corrosion resistance. The design makes Bearing Buddy an easy way to protect your bearings by keeping water out and ensuring enough grease is in the hub.by: Harvey04/06/2024
Awesome functional and a must-have in my book! These seem to work best if your trailer utilizes ez-lube axles. The stainless steel is the way to go in my opinion. These utilities a spring loaded piston inside to help keep lube packed in the bearings. Corrosions and rust on the interior interferes with the spring/piston function. The stainless steel option is going to give you the best functionality over time. Make sure you order the ones with the Auto-Check Valve, to relieve pressure (grease pressure) and help prevent over greasing.
by: Craig 05/07/2024
The web site is easy and helpful. It enabled me to source my bearing buddy by my trailer model and year. The product arrived very soon after my order and I was informed of the shipping progress all the way. Bearing Buddy slows me to insure my wheels are serviced and safe prior to any trip we plan and let’s me relax knowing one phase of our trips are checked off our list.
by: Ron F04/21/2024
On my previous trailer I installed Bearing Buddies from etrailer. They were a great product, allowing me to easily keep the wheel bearing greased and prevent the possibility of wheel bearing failure. That experience is why I ordered Bearing Buddies for my new trailer as soon as I got it.
by: Spencer09/11/2019
I have a set of Bearing Buddy’s that have been on a utility trailer of mine for 22 years. Now granted it doesn’t get a huge amount of miles each year, but it’s a fair amount.Not once in those twenty two years have I inspected the bearings. I just keep them full of grease, which is so easy. I decided to put a set on my camper so that I could check my grease level at a glance, know that water will never make its way in, easily top off with grease and keep my hubs full, and only have to do a full tear down and inspection of my bearings every four to five years. It’s a no brainer for me. Install can’t be any easier.
by: Jim S.09/05/2023
I replaced the original Bearing Buddies on my 2004 Shore Land'r that were leaking and loosing grease. Luckily the bearings were in good shape.
by: Robert 04/26/2024
Very reliable company to do business wi th.
by: Arctic Ptarmigan06/12/2019
Love how easy it is to keep the wheel bearings greased with these Bearing Buddy's.
Just pop the cover off, hook up the grease gun, a few quick pumps, and the bearings are ready for another season. The blue inside plate moves out as the grease goes in so you do not over fill the bearing. Slid the cover back on and you are done.
by: Mark 08/22/2022
Only 4 stars because I just installed them and they fit great and this is the only trailer of the 6 I have currently installed on! Give it some time and it might be 5 stars or less
Mark
8/23/2023
Working great!! Used them in the past and don’t expect any problems
by: Gary12/01/2023
Good quality replacement hub for my trailer. Easy to install.
by: LarryM06/02/2016
Just what I needed. Haven't used the trailer since installing the Bearing Buddy but expect they will be as advertised. Installation was easy.
Larrym
6/2/2017
I couldnt be happier with the Bearing Buddy after using them for the past year.
by: Justin 02/10/2024
Easy installation and SUPER FAST SHIPPI NG!!
by: Gary R07/16/2020
Great product. If I had them on my trailer earlier I might have saved myself a lot of money and aggravation having to change the hubs and bearings that failed due to salt water damage. Don't go without bearing buddies ... Much easier to maintain your hubs than without them.
by: Dean 10/01/2023
Easy way to maintain grease for the wheel bearings
by: Lyall08/08/2023
I LIKE THE BEARING BUDDY THE FIT IS GOOD
IT STOPS THE WATER FROM THE BEARING
WILL BUY AGAIN THANKS ETRAILER
by: Rick M.02/12/2018
It is a 500 mile trip to launch my handmade, mahogany drift boat..wanted the security of bearing buddies on my axles.. the units were easy to install, filled them with marine grease,check periodically..good to go..good service from e.trailer..good product
by: Ryan08/26/2023
I bought a set of 2 for my boat trailer. The one seemed to work fine the other seemed as if the outer seal leaked from the get go.
by: Dimitri03/20/2024
Excellent product, installs in minutes, well worth it for peace of mind.
by: James 09/20/2023
Lost a few going down the highway… perfect replacement. Excellent quality. Perfect!!!
by: Robert Sr.08/07/2014
I installed the Bearing Buddy on my motorcycle trailer before towing my Harley to Connecticut. The grease caps were easy to install and provided good grease protection while on my trip.
by: James R03/15/2024
I continue to be very satisfied with your product and the quick delivery.
by: Mark-P02/16/2017
Great price, fast service and easy install. Just purchased a teardrop trailer and it is a simple hub design with no zirk fitting. So unless you like pulling the tires and hubs off, Bearing Buddys are the way ti Go! Grease Gun, pump pump, done.
by: Richard10/05/2023
The product is fine, but the caps came off within about 2 weeks of use.
by: Matt 03/28/2023
The bearing buddy's work well for easy service of my hub bearings. The only concern I have is the covers dust covers don't fit vert tight. I wrapped a zip tie around them for a more secure fit to the buddy. Make sure and measure your hub to get the correct fit.
by: Karen09/24/2023
A little expensive but makes it easier to maintain the bearings. Quality material.
by: Paul07/04/2020
Replaced bearings, races, and seals + installed bearing buddies on my boat trailer. Everything went together without any problems.
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This product has proven it is the best choice for the job of keeping my utility trailer rolling trouble free.