Should Bearing Buddy System Replace Sure Lube Hub Setup on Trailer  

The hanger spacing for a tandem axle trailer suspension setup can be determined, but you need to take into account the axle spacing needed for the overall diameter of your wheel and tire combination and the springs you will be using. Lets say that…

The hanger spacing is going to depend on a few things including the spring measurements and the equalizers being used. But if you were using spring #e67SR the distance between the hangers would be around 29-3/4 inches. However this is using hanger…

All of the hubs that we offer that are 3,500 lb capacity with a 6 on 5-1/2 inch bolt pattern are going to have 1/2 inch studs like the #AKHD-655-35-EZ-K. M12 is actually slightly smaller in diameter than that. For matching lug nuts though we have the…

All of our double-eye trailer suspension hangers are designed to be welded on. Even if there are holes drilled in them they still need to be welded. A qualified welder in your area would have no problem attaching them.

To upgrade to an EZ lube setup will require you to replace your axle or you could just replace the spindle. For a spindle with a 4 bolt mounting plate you would want the part #TRU74FR as it is an ez lube spindle. For a new hub/drum to fit this you…

If you want to use a Bearing Buddy on a trailer hub that currently has a Sure Lube grease cap you certainly could. Essentially the design between the two is the same.

We offer several suspension kits for tandem axle slipper springs. The #AP202-H202 kit that you referenced is designed for slipper springs and tandem axles. The kit includes 2 front hangers, 2 center hangers, 2 rear hangers, and 2 equalizers, as well…

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.

The spring hanger placement is going to be determined by your axle spacing. For example, if your axles are spaced 33 inches apart, as shown in the attached diagram, a 7K axle slipper spring, like #e74SR, requires a distance of 28-1/2 inches between…

We recommended to repack the wheel bearings on your trailer every 12 months or 12,000 miles. There is not a specific guideline as far as actually replacing the bearings. When repacking them with grease, you will also just want to check for any damage…

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…