Should Bearing Buddies Buddies be Used on EZ Lube Trailer Axles  

Hey Jeremy, For stainless steel lug nuts I'd go with Lionshead's 1/2" -20 #LHLR103 or 9/16"-18 #LHLR110 depending on the diameter of your wheel studs. You could add in a hub cover but it's honestly not…

Although the Dexstar Steel Mini Mod Trailer Wheel #AM20315 has a e-coat primer and black powder coat finish, this is option is much more prone to rust over an aluminum or galvanized rim. The powder coat finish is mainly for common trailer use so it…

Since you are wanting to convert your hydraulic drum brakes to disc, you will need to replace your actuator with one that is rated for disc brakes like the Dexter DX7.5 Drop-N-Go Brake Actuator - Disc Brakes - 2" Ball - Zinc Plated - 7,500 lbs…

I attached a chart that has the automotive cross reference for the Kodiak disc brake pads part #K2250CP that you referenced under the yellow heading. Probably the easiest to look up would be 1982 to 1992 Chevy Cavalier.

An EZ lube spindle will be better because it allows you to insert grease from inside the spindle where the bearings are and push out the old grease whereas with a Bearing Buddy you basically just get to push grease through the front of the hub. I…

Yes you can use a Bearing Buddy on your current axle setup but you'll have to remove the zerk/grease fitting. What you have now is an EZ lube spindle which allows you to push grease through the middle of the spindle but you can install a Bearing…

Hi Ed, In regards to the 3,500 lb Demco Hydraulic Brake Kit #40716-15 and the Hydraulic Trailer Brake Kit #AKUBRK-35-D, starting with the country of origin, the Demco are made in the U.S. and the opposing brakes (made by AxleTek) are made in China.…

The big differences is basically pricing and brands. The part #AKFBBRK-35-D is a pair of Dacromet coated drum, hydraulic brakes that are free-backing. The part #40716-15 is essentially the same thing buy made by Demco. The etrailer brand is going to…

The Easy Grease Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 3.5K Axles part #AKIHUB-545-35-G-EZ-K is a direct replacement for a UFP H-1377.

The TruRyde Spindle Nut #165686 has an outer measurement of 1.45 inches. You will use a 1-1/2 inch socket on this castle nut or we usually use a channel lock for these installations. I've attached a video of an installation of a hub to assist.…

When you use the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors like #BB2441, so you do not need to take apart the wheel hub and repack the bearings. The Bearing Buddy Protectors have a spring loaded seal that keeps the moisture and debris out of the bearings.…

The Demco Hydraulic Brake Kit #40716-15 that you referenced is sold as a set. This gives you both assemblies you'd need for a single axle. So since you have a single axle trailer you need to just order a quantity of 1.