Bearing Buddy Recommendation for a Shoreline Boat Trailer to Replace 2-5/16 Cap

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am trying to find a grease cover for my old shoreline boat trailer. the old grease cover measures 2 and 5/16th inches outside diameter. would like one with a grease fitting if possible. any suggestions on which one I could buy? thanks,

asked by: Jim F

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Helpful Expert Reply:

The closest grease caps we have to what you would need would be the Bearing Buddies part # BB2328SS that fit a 2.328 hub bore which is very close to the cap dimensions you said you have. You might remeasure your caps with a digital or dial caliper to see if they are right at 2.328.

The Bearing Buddies have a grease fitting on them so that would make greasing your hubs easy.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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The #84 spindle is just a common way to identify the spindle dimensions typically used for 3,500 lb axles. So instead of listing out the parts, people can just say they have #84 spindles and it's easier to know what fits it. The CE Smith Trailer…

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

Hey Robert, yes the Kodiak disc brake calipers part #KDBC225DAC that you referenced will replace the Tie Down calipers you have now 46304, they can be used as a left or right hand caliper and does come with ceramic brake pads. If you ever needed…

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Answer 11

The BTR and BT8 denotations refer to the spindle, not the trailer hub. The difference between a BTR and BT8 spindle is that the BTR spindle uses a 1.063" diameter L44649 bearing and the BT8 spindle uses a 0.99" diameter L44643 bearing. In…

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Answer 12

Hey Ashley, thanks for the information! To replace a Atwood 85778 brake actuator, I recommend the Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator item #DM62VR for drum brakes. It has the same 2" ball size and offers a bolt-on install for a 3" wide straight…

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