How to Choose Correct Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors for Trailer

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I have a hustler hlt 16 foot with 12” tires and rims. What size buddy bearing do i need

asked by: Dale

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To determine the correct Bearing Buddy size for your trailer you will first need to use a digital caliper to measure your hub bore to the thousands of an inch (1.234 for example). After you know this, it is simply a matter of choosing the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors that match the diameter that you measured. Like part # BB1980A-SS fits a hub bore that measures 1.980".

Attached are review and installation videos for you to check out.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Hello Bailey, thanks for reaching out. It may be possible to go with the larger 15" tires. The main thing to consider is the clearance in the wheel well area. You want at least 3" between the tire and the fender, and at least 1"…

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Hey Ian, steel wheels are going to easily handle 65 psi. Typically the limiting factor is not the wheel at all and it's the valve stem. So as long as you get a heavier duty valve stem with the tire part #TTWTRTM2157514D like the part #AM20906…

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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.

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Hey Andrew! Yes, Furrion does have a Chill Cube model with a heat pump. This was actually just released for aftermarket sale. You will need a complete system to make the switch, new R32 units aren't backwards compatible with old R410A systems.…

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Hi Paul, you’re definitely on the right track here, and I can help you narrow this down with confidence. With your tandem 3,500 lb Dexter axles and 33 inch spacing, both the Dexter EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 and the Lippert Road Armor part #LC53CK are…

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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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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…

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The 5.30-12 tires, being wider, are going to make more contact with the road. This means that the noise, and heat build up will be higher than a 4.80-12 tire but the rolling resistance will actually be less because the tire is larger diameter. The…

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The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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