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Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 2717SS - Stainless Steel (Pair)

Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 2717SS - Stainless Steel (Pair)

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Bearing Buddy Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps - BB2717SS

  • Caps
  • Bearing Protector Grease Cap
  • 2.717 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
  • 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 2.717" hub bore
    • Works with outer bearing models 14124 and 14125A
    • Works with outer bearing cup (race) model 14276
      • Commonly found on 5,200-lb to 7,000-lb Dexter axles
  • Lifetime warranty


Bearing Buddy installed diagram

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.

You can manually check the grease level in your Bearing Buddy by pressing on the edge of the piston. If you can rock or move the piston, the hub is properly filled.



42718 Bearing Buddy Model 2717SS - Stainless Steel (Pair)



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Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 2717SS - Stainless Steel (Pair) - BB2717SS

Average Customer Rating:  4.8 out of 5 stars   (53 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.

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Love the service and the bearings. Would recommend these guys for all your trailer needs.



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Perfect! Very good packing and service.



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Specs matched great. Having good specs and descriptions along with details picture when appropriate, make all the difference. Will be ordering for my other trailer soon.



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Works as it should, quality product and gives me peace of mind knowing the bearings on my horse trailer are lubricated.



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One of the bearings would not go on. I had to Chuck it in the lathe and true it to go on.

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Jenny N.

3/29/2022

You mentioned that one of the bearings was difficult to put in however I was not sure what you had to do to install it. Could you explain in more detail?



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Very nice bearing covers, great price and customer support. Had issues fitting on to hub but shaved down contact surface just a bit and bearing cover fitted on snug. Would definitely purchase again.



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These bearings Caps look great.
I
looked forward since I received my order. Unfortunatly I only installed these Bearing Buddy protector grease caps last week.
I tried last spring before to launch the boat, but the diameter of the caps was a little to large for my hubs. I brought them to a machine shop with one of the old dust caps.




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Installed grease caps on older equipment trailer that was purchased used. After Repacked bearings and installed new wheel seals. grease caps give me peace of mind that there will be no non lubricated wheel bearings.



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Everything they said about shipping was true, it worked out great, thx



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Bearing buddies rock. Wouldn't haul a trailer without them. And what better place to buy them than etrailer!



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Product installed very simply. Hardest part was removing the old hub caps. Installed 4 bearing buddies and filled with grease in less than 30 minutes. Received the product earlier than expected from etrailer. Great deal!



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Fast delivery thanks



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Great deal all round, there was a availability issue with my online order, but they called me and we resolved the issue by swapping for better product that was available, delivery was fast and product fitted exactly as described very easy. I would and will be ordering from "etrailer" again, just have to find something I need!!!! Soon I hope.



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Works great! Well worth the piece of mind pulling my 5th wheel!



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Fit well and they keep the water out of my boat trailer bearings. Wouldn't have a boat trailer without them.



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These are awesome! They look good and keep the trailer bearings well lubricated.



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These are very simple and convenient. When installing them I used a plastic hammer to get them started. I then used a 1 to 2 foot piece of 2x4 with one end on the buddy and hit the other end with a heavy hammer. Much easier than using the side of the 2x4 and this sent it straight in. Smack the 2x4, turn in a quarter turn, hit if again. I had a super tight fit on all 4 axles, so expect it to be snug.



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Excellent service and knowledge of the part.



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Great product



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The name alone stands out as a great product which is what Bearing Buddy has become.



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I think these bearing buddies are awsome. Stainless is the was to go



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Bearing buddies came on time and fit perfectly. Great transaction, thank you!



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ORDERED MY PRODUCT LATE IN AFTERNOON. RECEIVED IT EARLY NEXT DAY. THANKS FOR THE GREAT SERVICE AND GOING THE EXTRA MILE TO GET IT OUT TO ME !!!!



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Great service, fast shipping and everything was correct. I will use e trailer for all my future needs.



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Very pleased with the product and service, Excellent.

Thomas M.

6/29/2017

No Problems at all


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  • Availability of Bearing Buddy to Replace 4 Inch Diameter Oil Cap
    The largest Bearing Buddy available is a 2.717 inch diameter # BB2717SS (stainless steel) or # BB2717 (chrome plated), which means you wouldn't be able to convert your oil bath hubs to greased ones. However, we do carry the direct replacement for your Dexter Oil Cap Kit number K71-148-00, the Redline # RG04-270, which includes the cap, gasket and plug and is designed for 9K-15K Dexter Oil Bath Hubs like # K08-288-90.
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  • Can Bearing Buddy Fit on Trailer Axle that has Sure Lube or EZ Lube Spindle
    If you want to use a Bearing Buddy on a trailer hub that currently has a Sure Lube grease cap you certainly could. Essentially the design between the two is the same.
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  • Can Bearing Buddy Fit Lippert 7k EZ Lube Style Axle
    Hey Kevin, so the Bearing Buddy part # BB2717SS does fit the Lippert 7k axle so it is the correct size BUT you will need to yank the zerk fitting off your EZ lube style spindle. I would first try putting vice grips on the zerk so that you can focus on pulling it/twisting it out and not so much on trying to grip it.
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  • Bearing Buddy That Fits 2.7 Inch Hub Bore
    We do have a Bearing Buddy which fits a similar dimension as the 2-3/4" you referenced but I do recommend using a digital caliper and measuring your hub bore size to the thousandths of an inch to ensure you get the correct fit. For a 2-3/4" hub bore the closest fit we have are Bearing Buddies that fit a 2.717" hub bore, the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 2717SS - Stainless Steel # BB2717SS and the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 2717 - Chrome Plated # BB2717. I have...
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  • Bearing Buddy Recommendation for Dexter Hub 8-219
    The grease cap diameter for a Dexter hub part 8-219 is 2.7 inch so the correct bearing buddy then is the part # BB2717SS. This is the only style of bearing protector that's a fit for that hub bore that we carry.
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  • What Size Bearing Buddy Fits My 7000 lb Axles
    Based on your 7000lb axles, it has a grease cap flange diameter of 2.722". As a result Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors # BB2717SS will work for your axles.
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  • How to Determine if Bearing Buddies BB2717SS Are Correct Fit
    I can tell you how to determine if the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 2717SS - Stainless Steel # BB2717SS are the correct fit for your hubs, but we don't have the measurements on your specific hub to know offhand. For you to confirm the right Bearing Buddies all you need to do is measure the hub bores on your trailer's hubs using a digital caliper and match the hub bore diameter. So if you do that and your hub bore measures 2.717 inches, you can use the Bearing Buddy Bearing...
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  • Which Bearing Buddy Will Fit a 2 5/8 Hub Bore
    The hub bore of 2 5/8, or 2.625, is kind of an odd size. It puts you in between the Bearing Buddy # BB2562SS, which fits a 2.562 inch hub bore, and the Bearing Buddy # BB2717SS, which fits a 2.717 inch hub bore. That being said. the # BB2562SS is not a common size and is used mostly for agricultural applications. The # BB2717SS is going to be your best bet, but may require a little sanding of either the part of the hub to get everything seated properly.
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  • Bearing Buddy Sizes for Replacing Grease Cap on Utility Trailer
    I would first recommend getting a Digital Caliper # PTW80157 to measure the hub that the Bearing Buddy will be pressed into. This will insure that you have a correct fit. Bearing Buddy Sizes -1.781" # BB1781SS -1.810" # BB1810 -1.938" # BB1938SS -1.968" # BB1968SS -1.980" # BB1980A-SS -2.047" # BB2047SS -2.080" # BB2080SS -2.240" # BB2240SS -2.328" # BB2328SS -2.441" # BB2441SS -2.562" # BB2562SS -2.717" # BB2717SS
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  • Precision Digital Caliper to Measure Hub Bore to Select Correct Bearing Buddy Bearing Protector
    Bearing Buddy protectors are made in lots of sizes, many of which are very close to one another in their diameter. It is really necessary to use a more precise measuring device on the hub's bore unless you know the part number of the one that was lost. You might check the remaining one for any identification. There are two sizes that are close to your 2-9/16-inch dimension, 2.562-inches and 2.717-inches. Bearing Buddy parts that fit hub bore diameter 2.562-inches are either part # BB2562SS...
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  • Bearing Buddies For Kodiak 7k Disc Brakes K2HRCM1337-9DAC
    The correct bearing buddies for your Kodiak 7,000 lb Disc Brake Kit # K2HRCM1337-9DAC are the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors # BB2717SS.
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  • Looking For An Additional Cover For 2.687 EZ-Lube Grease Caps
    The Bearing Buddy Bra you will need will be the # BB23B. This will have an outer diameter of 2-7/16" and will be a nice, snug fit. It might be a little work getting them installed the first time, but they will stretch out a little over time and become easier. With that said, if you were looking for the Bearing Buddy itself, we do have one that is close to the measurement you got, but not exact. The # BB2717SS will fit a hub bore of 2.717" that will use the # 14125A outer bearing, which...
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  • Oil Bath or Grease for HydraStar Disc Brake Kit with Actuator for Tandem Axle Trailers
    In regards to the bearings, trailer bearings nowadays are generally made overseas; there may be some exceptions here and there, but they generally aren't standard trailer bearings. The bearings and seals that come with the HydraStar Disc Brake Kit with Actuator for Tandem Axle Trailers # HSE7K-T1 are of the highest quality and you won't have any issues. As far as changing from grease to oil bath, that is not recommended for trailer hubs. Oil bath hubs can be problematic because they are...
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  • Should Bearing Buddy System Replace Sure Lube Hub Setup on Trailer
    By Sure Lube you mean like an EZ Lube setup that has zerk fittings on the ends of the spindles to grease through the middle of the hub? That's what I was able to find when Googling your setup. If so, you can install a Bearing Buddy over this style of hub but it's typically better to stick with the EZ Lube setup as it applies grease in a way that's easier to reach the bearings. If you can get me the diameter of your hub where the grease cap fits I can get you a cap with a removable center...
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  • Which Bearing Buddy Fits Hubs of 2019 Keystone Sprinter 3531FWDEN
    Since we know your 2019 Keystone Sprinter 3531 5th wheel has 7k axles like what the Dexter hub part # 42866UC3-EZ fits we know that the correct Bearing Buddy is the part # BB2717 that you referenced. Or if you wanted the stainless steel version that won't corrode you'd want the part # BB2717SS. It's pretty easy to over-fill hubs with grease using Bearing Buddies though so be careful not to put so much grease in the hub that it blows out the seal on the backside of the hub.
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  • Replacement Brake Shoes for Dexter 12x2 Nev-R-Adjust Brake Assemblies
    Assuming that you have the Dexter # 23-458 and # 23-459 Nev-R-Adjust brake assemblies, you'd need the # K71-676 for the right side and # K71-675 for the left side. The correct Bearing Buddy for you will depend on which outer bearing your hubs use. 15123 or 14125A are the most common. If the outer bearing is 15123, you'd use # BB2441SS. If you can't make out the reference number on the outer bearing, you can simply measure the inside diameter of the hub bore. For the 15123 outer bearing,...
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  • Do You Have a Grease Cap/Dust Seal Which Fits a 2.6875" Hub Bore?
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    I wish I had a way to look up the parts installed on your holsclaw MB9 motorcycle trailer so I could say exactly what you need but unfortunately that is not an option we have. I am going to need you to pull off one of your grease caps and measure the bore diameter on your hub using a Digital Caliper # PTW80157. With that measurement you will be able to select the correct size bearing buddy from the list below. 1.781" Inner Hub Press # BB1781SS 1.810" Inner Hub Press # BB1810 1.938" Inner...
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    I have some steps to help you determine the correct size Bearing Buddy protectors for your 2018 Keystone Outback 266RB. You are either going to need to remove your current grease cap as I have no way to see what axles keystone installed from the factory. Or if you can provide me with the axle tag information I can reach out to either Dexter or Lippert to verify the parts installed. If you choose to measure the cap you will want to use a Digital Caliper # PTW80157 to get the most accurate...
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    When finding which set of Bearing Buddies will work on your trailer axles, you will need to find a couple of pieces of information. First, know the outer bearing number would be the best piece of info that you can use to figure out which Bearing Buddies set will fit your axles. For example, if your outer bearing is # 14125A, then # BB2717SS would be the correct Bearing Buddies Set. If you can measure the outer diameter of the part, then you can also look-up the Bearing Buddies Set...
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