Availability of Bearing Buddy that Can Fit Threaded Hub Bore

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Is there a bearing buddy that will fit into the threaded hub on a cool hub oil filled bearing?

asked by: Ralph B

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We have two threaded style Bearing Buddies which is the style that fits oil-bath hubs. We have the part # BB1980T-SS which fits if the hub bore is 1.98 inch or we have the part # BB2080T-SS which fits if the diameter is 2.080 inch.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

We do have Bearing Buddys with threads on them, but you'll need to verify fitment on your end: Stainless Steel - #BB1980T-SS fits a 1.980" hub bore Stainless Steel - #BB2080T-SS fits a 2.080" hub bore Stainless Steel - #BB2441T-SS fits…

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Answer 2

If the hub bore opening on a trailer hub measures 2-1/16" then the correct threaded grease seal to use is the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors part #BB2080T-SS. The oil seal can be used with grease so you don't have to worry about replacing…

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Answer 3

We do have some options available that are a bit longer than the Bulldog BX1 Gooseneck Coupler Inner Tube #BD1289050300. The Bulldog BX1 Gooseneck Coupler Inner Tube #BD1289020300 has the same diameter and hitch ball spec and it has an overall length…

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Answer 4

From a hub point of view the only difference between one designed for oil bath or grease is the dust cap. The oil bath hubs have a threaded cap and the grease a press in cap. As long as you end up with the correct threaded Bearing Buddy size on your…

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Answer 5

Bearing Buddy does have options for thread hubs like what are seen on oil bath setups. We only have three options though: #BB1980T-SS for a 1.980 inch diameter #BB2441T-SS for a 2.441 inch diameter #BB2080T-SS for a 2.080 inch diameter

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Answer 6

Actually all you really have to do is remove the oil from the hub and then pack the hubs with grease and then get the correct bearing buddy to match the threaded hub bore. You will need to measure the inner diameter of where the old grease cap…

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Answer 7

Bearing Buddy does specify that the Bearing Buddy Threaded Bearing Protectors, part #BB2080T-SS, will fit the Reliable oil bath unit that has a 2.080 hub bore size and is on many of the EZ Loader trailers. Bearing Buddy recommends using Permatex or…

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Answer 8

The only threaded grease cap we have is the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors #BB1980T-SS. These are designed to fit a hub with a 1.980" hub bore. Standard threaded grease caps are not something that we carry.

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Answer 9

Most likely you'd need the part #BB1980T-SS as this it the kit commonly used for hubs that have outer and inner bearings of L44649. Since we don't know your inner bearing or hub bore diameter it's hard to say for sure but most likely this…

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Answer 10

Yes, you will need to replace the inner grease seal when changing from oil baths to the Bearing Buddies. You will also need to make sure that there isn't any grease on the threaded portion of the hubs when installing the Bearing Buddy as this…

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Answer 11

All you have to do is remove the oil from the hub and pack it with grease. Next you will have to get the correct Bearing Buddy size by measuring the hub bore with some digital calipers, part #PTW80157. This is the inside diameter of where the grease…

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Answer 12

I wasn't able to find any reference to your oil cap or dimensions so what you'll need to do is measure the diameter of your cap so that we can determine if there's a threaded Bearing Buddy that would work. For example, we have the part…

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