What Size Bearing Buddy Fits My 7000 lb Axles

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We have a 2006 featherlite SURV with 7000 lb axels, what size stainless steel hub buddies should I get?

asked by: Glenn T

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Based on your 7000lb axles, it has a grease cap flange diameter of 2.722". As a result Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors # BB2717SS will work for your axles.

expert reply by: Timothy G

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Answer 1

Like you said, many factory integrated brake controllers will not work well with electric over hydraulic trailer braking systems. Some of the newer versions of these controllers now have an electric over hydraulic mode. Check to see if any of your…

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Answer 2

For your Dexter 5,200 lb hub the Bearing Buddy part #BB2441SS is the correct fit. Installing it is pretty easy. Using a flat board and a mallet you'd lightly hammer it into place.

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Answer 3

Hey Howard! Yes, I think the Replacement Inner Member for Dexter DX7.5L Brake Actuator #DX97FR will replace what you have. It has the same body, just a different coupler on the end, so it will line up in the old housing. If you want to save some…

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Answer 4

Hey Stephen, yes you can use a multipurpose lithium grease in your Dexter axle hubs like the part #DX64TR as that's actually the grease that Dexter recommends in their hubs. We also haev this grease in a 1 lb tub with the part #DX37VC as well.

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Answer 5

Hey David, welcome back, and thanks for providing all those details about your axle, it really helps. We do carry the hub you need for your Dexter 4,400 lb axle. For that you'll need the following: - Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 4,400-lb E-Z…

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Answer 6

Hey it sounds like you are on the right track here, Blake. The Kodiak Disc Brake Caliper #KDBC225DAC is exactly what we recommend for replacing the Tie Down 46304 calipers. We have confirmed on multiple occasions that the Kodiak caliper is a suitable…

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Answer 7

The model 1980 Bearing Buddy simply means that they fit a 1.980 inch hub bore. There is one difference of note between Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors #BB1980A (Chrome Plated) or #BB1980A-SS (Stainless Steel) and the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors…

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Answer 8

We aren't manufacturers of those parts, and we don't have the testing ability in house, so I reached out to a couple of our manufacturers to see what information they could provide to try and help. I reached out to my contact at Curt…

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Answer 9

The portion you need to measure is not the cap, but the the hub bore. Remove the grease caps and measure the diameter of the opening the caps occupy. This is the hub bore. You will need an accurate measuring devices like a set of dial calipers that…

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Answer 10

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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