How to Order The Correct Bearing Buddy Size For A 1998 Homemade Trailer

Updated 04/25/2013 | Published 12/04/2010

Question:

I have a 1998 Homemade Trailer, model TRLT, Body Style TRLR. Need to find out what size bearing Buddy I need to purchase for my trailer. Thank you

asked by: Angel

Expert Reply:

If you will remove the wheel on your trailer and pull your wheel bearings and get the outer wheel bearing part number that would help you with which Bearing Buddy to use.

The reason you have to go to such lengths to find out what Bearing Buddy Kit you need is that there are so many different variations in bearing/spindle/seal combinations that the only way to be sure you have the right part is to check the equipment you have.

The Bearing Buddy pages also have listings on them for what bearings they fit. I have included a link to a video that demonstrates how to remove a hub and pull the bearings out.

You can also measure the inside diameter of your hub, where the grease caps are attached, but you will need an accurate measuring device like a digital caliper that is accurate to three decimal places (1.781). Once you have the measurement you can then match it to the Bearing Buddy for that particular hub bore size.

expert reply by: Jeff D

Eddie

4/22/2013

Hello I have a hub measuring 2.96 do you have a bearing buddy that would fit this Thanks.

Patrick B.

4/25/2013

The largest Bearing Buddies we have go up to 2.717 inches. The closest size we have in any form of a grease cap is the Fulton F001516 for hubs with a 3.008 hub bore.