Race provides smooth surface for bearing to roll on inside of trailer hub. Works with bearing LM501349. Replacement part uses industry-standard number LM501310.
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Today we're going to take a look at the replacement bearing race for the 501349 bearing. The race is what will supply the nice smooth surface for your bearing to roll on inside of your trailer hub. Typically if you have to get new bearings it is a good idea to also replace the bearing races at the same time. The bearing race should be installed into the trailer hub, they're usually pressed into place. The replacement part like this will use an industry standard number, on this one it is stamped on there, LM501310. Again, the matching bearing for this that we do sell separately on our website is 501349 and the critical measurement on this is the outer diameter which is measured edge to edge here. What I'm going to do to measure that, it's usually in thousandths of an inch so we're going to use a digital caliper just so I can show you the read out. If we measure the outer diameter edge to edge.
You can see it's going to be right at 2.891 for the outer diameter on this race. That should do it for the review on this replacement bearing race for the 501349 bearing. .
Customer Satisfaction Score:
98% were satisfied with this product
2% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
George,
I ended up at etrailer after a fairly exhaustive search for all of the hard parts contained in my order. I found Timken bearings, but not all of them. I found SKF seals but they were 4 days out plus for delivery. The cost of USA made name brand bearings wasn't the issue for me, it was availability.
As you may know, the axle that takes those 3" OD inner bearings with such a small 1 1/2 spindle is an old, possibly very old Ag or boat trailer axle. They are meant for high load, but slow speed use. In comparison, the bearings you sent while appearing to be of good quality to the naked eye are also much smaller rollers indicating a higher speed bearing but of less maximum load capacity. None of this really matters when you have such a hard time finding the parts needed to complete the job in question. I simply state this for your information, but certainly, you were already aware if the differences in sizing and load capacity. It's doubtful that the trailer in question will EVER see enough load to make any difference in performance whatsoever, so please don't take my statement as a complaint.
As for the seals, they are the correct dimensions, and I did find your website helpful in double checking my cross reference work between brands. I'm also sure they will work just fine, but they do lack an innerspring to hold the tension of the inner lip seal against the spindle's seal area. Again, they will do the job, at least at first but I'd guess they won't last nearly as long and aren't a double lip seal design as the SKF, and National brands were. I'm not complaining one bit here, I promise. The cost factor differences were dramatic to say the least. The 2 inner bearings and 2 inner races made by Timken were equal to ALL 4 bearings and races, plus the seals from you guys.
Look, I realize that stocking such expensive and nearly obsolete parts made in the USA isn't a business model for anyone who wants to stay in business very long selling something that can be found down the street at nearly the same price. I understood what I was ordering before I ever started putting things into the cart on your website.
As a heavy equipment mechanic of 30 years experience, I promise your parts will get the best of treatment and a proper start to their life, hopefully, a long use life without issues. The bearings will be sonic cleaned before they are every packed with the best of grease choices. All the races and the seals will be installed with the proper driver to make sure they are square and seated correctly into the hub bore.
I assume if you use this review of mine for your website that you will not edit it in any way. What people using your site and customer service need to understand is that while I might see the differences I do not think I purchased ANY sub-par parts. Other customers need to also know that "In Stock" with you guys means "In Stock" and after hours of phone calls looking for those particular parts it was a very welcome thing to read on a website and even better when the order shipped On Time, Complete, and at what I consider to be a very reasonable cost. They would also need to know that your website is just chocked full of easy to find information. My example besides the seal cross reference information is the wiring diagrams. The color differences between RV trailers and Utility trailers makes you double check things to make sure you got it right and ALL that info is readily available on your site. Much easier to access than other companies.
In closing to what certainly is an overly detailed reply to your request for feedback, I'd just like to thank you, George. Thank you and your company for doing the EXACT thing you said you would and thank you for taking away a fair amount of frustration searching for parts. I will certainly use your company again and again if for nothing else, it's ease of use and promptness of service.
If you'd seriously like pictures I will be happy to try and supply them at a later date. For now, this old trailer has to get back to earning its way.
Races and seals were delivered. I was surprised that the races came with surface rust. After a few minutes of lightly sanding them, the rust was removed. Not what I expected.
Very helpful, everything was correct and fit perfectly. Will use again next week on horse trailer I just bought. Arrived a day early which helped me get it done on time for my trip to Arkansas.
This braking system is the best now you can drive with confidence knowing that when you apply your brakes your going to stop there should be some more stars they only have 5 am adding 5 more
Shipped the parts fast and exactly what race I needed
Parts came quick, zero issues
Excellent customer service.
Everything fit well.
This is a spare set for traveling.
The purchased item seem identical to the original. Your choice of shipping should be improved and stop using the USPS. It took 7 days from the time the order was placed to receiving it in the mail.
Another improvement would be to bag up loose items prior to placing them in mailer envelopes.
Hoping USA made but made in China. At least the bearing I ordered was USA made Timpken.
The shipping was terrible. Bearing kits were loose in a big box, even small cotter pins, unbelievable, and unacceptable. How can the seals be worthwhile when they get thrown around? 1 star is too high.
Good fit, hard to find part. Old school 3700 lbs Dexter/UFP HUB
Product seems to be worth the cost but the way they ship is not. Both bearings and races are put in a shipping envelope with no protection. Don’t like they are left to bounce around in shipping envelope.
Good fit for a Titan brake drum
I replaced races and bearings on my double axle trailer w/6000 lb axles. These races were a perfect fit. This was my first time replacing axles and races and it went smoothly. eTrailer's customer service, parts, and help (videos, phone, website) are always great. If they keep this up they will continue to stand out above the rest.
I had a lot of trouble getting these races. Others kept substituting for a different part number. saying the specs were close enough, not. I'm happy that you understand that when a customer requests a part, you supply the exact part requested. Thanks and "Great JOB to all"!
Thanks for your help with my order of bearings and races, delivery was spot on. Will be doing more business with etrailer
Perfect fit, quick shipping. etrailer r ocks!!
Part was perfect fit, ordering was easy and communication about order was excellent.
Good transaction
I like this company. Parts fit. Good qu ality
Direct fit for my old was a U-haul trai ler.
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