Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 2717SS - Stainless Steel (Pair)
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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 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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Customer Reviews
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.by: Jason01/17/2024
Love the service and the bearings. Would recommend these guys for all your trailer needs.
by: Mcv,02/09/2024
Perfect! Very good packing and service.
by: Michael 08/15/2023
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.
by: Hillbilly Bob11/22/2016
Works as it should, quality product and gives me peace of mind knowing the bearings on my horse trailer are lubricated.
by: Teresa*Thies03/17/2022
One of the bearings would not go on. I had to Chuck it in the lathe and true it to go on.
by: Kyle 12/21/2022
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.
by: Andre D.10/25/2017
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.
by: Larry12/30/2016
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.
by: Tom 07/10/2023
Everything they said about shipping was true, it worked out great, thx
by: Mark06/27/2017
Bearing buddies rock. Wouldn't haul a trailer without them. And what better place to buy them than etrailer!
by: CWT09/11/2017
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!
by: Jim 05/27/2023
Fast delivery thanks
by: Cliff S.04/21/2014
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.
by: Brian T.04/23/2019
Works great! Well worth the piece of mind pulling my 5th wheel!
by: Justin08/02/2016
Fit well and they keep the water out of my boat trailer bearings. Wouldn't have a boat trailer without them.
by: Christopher03/04/2013
These are awesome! They look good and keep the trailer bearings well lubricated.
by: NotAHandyman06/20/2022
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.
by: Larry 02/06/2023
Excellent service and knowledge of the part.
by: Andre 03/08/2023
Great product
by: GLENN M04/17/2017
The name alone stands out as a great product which is what Bearing Buddy has become.
by: Theo c05/05/2015
I think these bearing buddies are awsome. Stainless is the was to go
by: Richard 09/21/2021
Bearing buddies came on time and fit perfectly. Great transaction, thank you!
by: BOBBIE I01/21/2015
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 !!!!
by: Joe09/22/2016
Great service, fast shipping and everything was correct. I will use e trailer for all my future needs.
by: Thomas M06/27/2016
Very pleased with the product and service, Excellent.
Thomas M.
6/29/2017
No Problems at all
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See what our Experts say about this Bearing Buddy Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- 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.
view full answer... - Bearing Buddy Fit For Dexter Trailer Hub 8-219Yes we do; for a Dexter 8-219 trailer hub such as the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 5,200-lb to 7,000-lb Axles # 8-219-4UC3 the Bearing Buddy that fits is the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 2717SS - Stainless Steel (Pair) # BB2717SS. I have added a link to a video review for you to check out as well.
view full answer... - Can Bearing Buddy Fit on Trailer Axle that has Sure Lube or EZ Lube SpindleIf 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.
view full answer... - What Size Bearing Buddy Fits My 7000 lb AxlesBased 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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- Should Bearing Buddy System Replace Sure Lube Hub Setup on TrailerBy 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...
view full answer... - Do You Have a Grease Cap/Dust Seal Which Fits a 2.6875" Hub Bore? The Bearing Buddy Protectors 2.562" # BB2562SS and 2.717" # BB2717SS are the closest sizes we have to your 2.6875. While these are not an exact fit you may be able to have some bushings machined or machine down the larger size to fit these options. We do not have a standard grease cap/dust seal close to the measurement you need.
view full answer... - Which Bearing Buddy Will Fit a 2 5/8 Hub BoreThe 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.
view full answer... - Bearing Buddy Recommendation for a Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly # 42866UC3-EZThe replacement cap for the Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly part # 42866UC3-EZ that you referenced is Trailer Grease Cap part # rg04-120. The bearing buddy that will fit as a replacement for the # 21-43-1 would be the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors # BB2717SS.
view full answer... - Replacement Seal and Bearing Buddies for a Kodiak Disc Brake Kit K2HR712The answer to that question depends on how recently the bearings were greased but the solution to the problem is the same either way. You are going to have to replace the seal on your Kodiak Disc Brake Kit item # K2HR712 that has the grease all over the wheel. For this you will need the Grease Seals 10-36 item # RG06-070. You may also want to add the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 2717SS - Stainless Steel (Pair) item # BB2717SS. The reason I recommended these is because they...
view full answer... - Determining Which Bearing Buddy Fits Hub With 2-5/8" Diameter Hub BoreWe may have an option that will work for you, but we do not have a Bearing Buddy that fits a 2.625" hub bore. The closest options are the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors # BB2562 which fit a 2.562" hub bore or the # BB2717SS which fit a 2.717" hub bore. I recommend double checking the measurement of your hub bore using digital calipers like # PTW80157. I included videos for both of the Bearing Buddies mentioned for you to take a look at.
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- Recommendations for Bearing Buddies and Grease on Dexter 7,000 lb AxleBearing Buddy Bearing Protectors like # BB2717SS will not work with E-Z lube axles unless you remove the grease zerk fitting like you mentioned from the spindle. Once that grease zerk is removed, then the Bearing Buddy will work as intended using the spring loaded design and integrated grease zerk to keep the bearings well lubricated and maintained. When adding grease, you need to be careful not to mix styles of grease as they aren't compatible in most instances. So you will either want...
view full answer... - Grease Seal for 2020 Forest River Cedar Creek 5th Wheel With Dexter D60 AxleYour 2020 Forest River Cedar Creek 5th Wheel will use the 010-036-00 Grease Seals # RG06-070. Your Dexter axle has a 2.25" inside diameter grease seal. The 010-010-00 Oil Seal #RG06-090 only has an inner diameter of 2.125" We do offer the Bearing Kit # BK3-200 that will include new bearings, races, grease seal and cotter pin if your bearings will need replaced. And the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors # BB2717SS are replacements for your axle grease caps that will make adding grease...
view full answer... - Looking For An Additional Cover For 2.687 EZ-Lube Grease CapsThe 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...
view full answer... - Diameter of Hub Bore on the Hub Part # AKHD-865-8-KThe bore diameter of the hub part # AKHD-865-8-K that you referenced is 2.722 inches and comes with a grease cap that is designed to fit it. If you were asking this so that you could fit a Bearing Buddy to this hub you would want the part # BB2717SS for the correct fitting Bearing Buddy.
view full answer... - Finding Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors For a Old Motorcycle Trailer With 4 on 4" Lug PatternI 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...
view full answer... - How to Determine if Bearing Buddies BB2717SS Are Correct FitI 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...
view full answer... - Replacement for UFP PD1700 Idler Hub on Magic Tilt Boat TrailerYour Magic Tilt boat trailer uses UFP hubs and bearings. In my research I found that your spindles are compatible with the L68149 inner and L44649 outer bearing and the 10-19 grease seal. For the proper replacement hub, use # AKIHUB-545-35-K which includes the appropriate bearings, races and grease seal. The hub is pre-packed with grease and even includes the lug nuts and grease cap. If you wanted to go with a Bearing Buddy bearing protector, the correct size for this hub would be part...
view full answer... - Oil Bath or Grease for HydraStar Disc Brake Kit with Actuator for Tandem Axle TrailersIn 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...
view full answer... - Replacement Bearings and Seals for Converting 8K Oil Bath Dexter Axle to GreaseI believe I was able to find the bearings and seals that you need, but you'll want to double check on your end by removing the hub and looking at part numbers just to make sure. Inner Bearing - # 25580 Inner Race - # 25520 Outer Bearing - # 02475 Outer Race - # 02420 Grease Seals - # RG06-070 (2.250" ID and 3.376" OD) When it comes to the oil bath caps from what I could find yours should be part # RG04-230 which has an OD of 2.875" and nothing we have is that fits that. Since this is...
view full answer... - Will Bearing Buddy Fit 7k Dexter Axle With Broken Zerk FittingBearing Buddy Bearing Protectors will fit if the zerk fitting is broken off. Some people actually remove the zerk fitting on purpose and add the Bearing Buddy instead. This would keep everything sealed while still allowing you to add grease from the outside. More than likely you need the # BB2717SS which fits a 2.717" hub bore and # 14125A outer bearings. This is typically the correct part for Dexter 7k axles like yours.
view full answer... - How to Measure Hubs to Select Correct Bearing Buddy Grease CapThe correct Bearing Buddy for your trailer depends on the inner bore of your hubs. Thank you for the axle reference information but this tell us other things (axle length of 89-inches and spring seat spacing of 74-inches) but not which hubs you have on your spindles. The linked page displays all Bearing Buddy grease caps which are made in sizes to fit hub bores from as small as 1.781-inches, part # BB1781SS, up to 2.717-inches, part # BB2717SS. The best way to measure your hub bore is...
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- Length Of The Bearing Buddy # BB2717SS That Sticks Out Past The Hub Hi Chris, The length of the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors # BB2717SS is approximately 1.935" from the lip that rests against the hub to the end with the rubber cover in place.
view full answer... - Precision Digital Caliper to Measure Hub Bore to Select Correct Bearing Buddy Bearing ProtectorBearing 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...
view full answer... - List Of Available Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors For a Single Axle TrailerYou may be able to add the Bearing Buddy protectors to your trailer Lionel but you are going to have to remove your grease cap to find the inner diameter of your hub to ensure if one will fit. The hub can be a press on cap or threaded so select the correct one from the list below. 1.781" Inner Hub Press # BB1781SS 1.810" Inner Hub Press # BB1810 1.938" Inner Hub Press # BB1938 1.968" Inner Hub Press # BB1968SS 1.980" Inner Hub Press # BB1980A-SS 1.980" Inner Hub Threaded # BB1980T-SS 2.047"...
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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?