Trailer Grease Caps with Zerk Grease Fitting

Updated 03/15/2020 | Published 10/17/2015

Products Featured in This Question

Grease Cap, 1.99" OD EZ Lube Drive in with Plug - Qty 2

(2186)

$14.18

Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 1980A w/ Auto Check - Chrome Plated (Pair)

(1451)

$32.88

Question:

I thought I was buying a greasable cap to replace the solid steel caps on my trailer hub. I think I made a mistake. I dont see any grease zerk fitting to put grease into. Could I get some guidance? I dont see any instructions or diagrams of how this part is installed. That might clear things up for me. Thanks,

asked by: Tom H

Expert Reply:

Grease Cap set # RG04-040 are regular grease caps that have a rubber plug on the end to access a grease zerk fitting on the spindle (end of the axle). They install the same as regular grease caps. It sounds like you are looking for bearing protectors such as # BB1980A which are for regular spindles. I have linked a video review for you.

expert reply by: Michael H

Gene

3/13/2020

Looking for greaseable dust cover 1.968 dia. Any suggestions

Chris R.

3/14/2020

Either the Bearing Buddy # BB1968 or the stainless steel counterpart # BB1968SS (for corrosion resistance) will work perfectly. These are designed to fit the 1.968" bore diameter on your hubs.

Helpful Links

Trailer-Bearings-Races-Seals-Caps/Bearing-Buddy/BB1968.html

Trailer-Bearings-Races-Seals-Caps/Bearing-Buddy/BB1968SS.html

Gene

3/14/2020

thanks, I will try one of these