Difference Between Grease Seal 10-9 and 10-60

Published 03/18/2015

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Grease Seals - Double Lip - I.D. 1.500" / O.D. 1.987" - EZ Lube 2K to 2.5K Axles - Qty 2

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$8.71

Grease Seal - Double Lip - I.D. 1.500" / O.D. 1.987" - 2,000-lb to 2,500-lb Axles - Qty 1

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$13.65

Question:

Both the 10-9 and 10-60 Grease Seals seem to be with the same ID andOD dimensions except for the 10-60 seal is with double lip seal while the 10-9 is only with a single lip, correct? To me, having a double lip seal sounds better in retaining the grease than a single lip seal I.e. 10-9 can, so why not getting the 10-60 seal? Am I missing the point? I welcome your feedback and comment please? Thanks!

asked by: Rick

Helpful Expert Reply:

You are correct, a double lip seal is better than a single lip. All things being equal I always recommend a double lip when available. Especially when the application is a boat trailer that will get submerged in water.

The other difference between the two seals you mentioned is the that the part # RG06-020 includes a quantity of two of the 10-60 seals and the # 10-9 is only one seal.

expert reply by: Jameson C