What is Next Size Smaller Bearing Buddy than One with 1.98 inch Outer Diameter

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1.98 is just a little to big....what is next size.????

asked by: Mark

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Bearing Buddy does have a size that is slightly smaller than the 1.98 inch one you already tried with the # BB1968 or stainless steel # BB1968SS. It's .012 of an inch smaller in diameter which sounds like exactly what you are looking for.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

A Bearing Buddy can install on a EZ lube hub/spindle but you are going to have to take the zerk fitting off of the spindle to allow the Bearing Buddy to fit and have the needed clearance. You can yank it off with a pair of pliers or vice grips. If…

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Answer 2

The closest Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors we have to matching the 1.975" inner hub bore diameter you measured are part #BB1968 for Chrome or #BB1968SS for Stainless Steel (rust resistance). As you mentioned in your question these are designed…

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Answer 3

It sounds like the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protector #BB1968SS is exactly the Bearing Buddy you would need since it is designed for 1.968 in hub bores and your measurement is very close to that. If you wanted to be absolutely sure I would recommend you…

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In order to determine what size Bearing Buddy will work on your EZ Loader Boat Trailer, you will want to locate the outer bearing number for your existing hub. This is the most accurate way to determine the correct Bearing Buddy. For example, the…

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EZ Loader trailers have different sizes and configurations which come with different types of bearings so I can not tell you exactly what your bearing sizes are. One of the easiest ways to find your bearing size is to take off one of your hubs and…

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Answer 6

Thanks for the pictures! I would be happy to help you find the correct replacement hub for your trailer, but I need some more information. You will need to determine which inner and outer bearings your spindle uses as I was unable to find any…

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Answer 7

On grease seals the TB means a low pressure, double lip seal with a spring and the VB means a non-pressure, single lip seal without a spring. The seal you will need for the part #171255TB is the TruRyde Grease Seals-Double Lip, part #RG06-050. This…

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That is a Timken seal with the part number 171255TC, so you can use the Grease Seal - Double Lip - ID 1.719" / OD 2.565" - for 3,500-lb Axles - Qty 1 #58846 as the replacement or you can get a pair with part #RG06-050.

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Answer 9

I did some checking and your Reliable Brand, H-1000 Series hub is a 3,500 lb axle hub so for a bearing kit you would want the #BK2-100. For a dust cover you would then want the part #DC200L-DCRP.

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Answer 10

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 11

For your 2017 Chevy Silverado 3500 the 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Hitch Wiring harness part #C56070 would be the correct fit as your truck uses the standard 7-way round connector that this uses/needs. It is possible the wire colors you are working with…

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Answer 12

The Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors- Chrome Plated #BB1980A or Stainless Steel #BB1980A-SS will fit your hubs. The difference of 7/1000ths of an inch is so close that some digital calipers don't even read it. These drive in protectors will work…

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