How to Select Bearing Buddy for Trailer Using L68111 Inner Bearing

Published 09/25/2015

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Spindle Grease Seal Set for 25580 Inner Bearing and 2.441 Bearing Buddy

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Spindle Grease Seal Set for LM48548 or L68149 Inner Bearing and 1.980, 1.968 or 2.562 Bearing Buddy

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LubriMatic LMX Industrial Strength Grease - 14 oz. Cartridge

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Replacement Trailer Hub Bearing - L68149

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LubriMatic Deluxe Bearing Packer

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Heavy Duty Grease Gun - Lever Action - Aluminum

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4" Carbon Fiber Digital Caliper

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Grease Seal - Double Lip - ID 1.719" / OD 2.565" - for 3,500-lb Axles - Qty 2

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Question:

Does bearing buddy make a grease seal for inside bearing L68111? Thanks

asked by: Jack

Expert Reply:

Part # L68111 refers to a race that matches up with bearing # L68149. The inner grease seal that fits with these parts is # RG06-050, which is a pair of double-lip grease seals. These seals have an outer diameter of 2.565-inches (that fits within the hub bore) and an inner diameter of 1.719-inches (that fits on the spindle).

A common dimension is 1.980-inches and in this size you can choose an item like the non-threaded stainless-steel # BB1980A-SS. If you do use Bearing Buddies you'll want to also use the matching inner grease seals like # BB60002 that will reduce grease leakage and last longer than standard seals.

Bearing Buddy bearing protectors can be selected based on the outer bore of your hubs and whether or not they are threaded. The linked page will let you see all sizes of Bearing Buddy bearing protectors. To select the ones that are right for your hubs you'll want to take a precise measurement of the hub's bore using a caliper like # PTW80157. You'll also want to note if the bore of the hub has threads or is smooth. Once you know these bits of information you can use the linked page to find suitable parts. Just click on the outer diameter that matches your hub bore and choose threaded or non-threaded.

We also offer a grease gun # PTW54290 and grease cartridge # L11390 for filling the Bearing Buddies with grease and if you want to pack them with grease first you can use bearing packer # L70025.