Replacement Grease Seal for a 2016 Airstream 16’ Bambi

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Looking for greed seals for my 2016 Airstream 16’ Bambi

asked by: Steven M

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While I don't know the exact grease seals used on your 2016 Airstream 16’ Bambi, I have narrowed it down to 2 options and it all just depends on what spindle you have.

If you have a BT8 spindle with the # L44643 inner and out bearings then you need the # 34823 seal (ID of 1.249") which is available in a 2-pack as part # RG06-010.

If you have a #84 spindle with the # L44649 and # L68149 bearings then you need the 10-19 seal (part # 58846 with ID of 1.719") which is available in a 2-pack as part # RG06-050.

You can verify which spindle you have by either looking at your bearing part numbers or by removing the hub altogether and measuring where the seal rides with a digital caliper to the 3rd decimal (1.234 for example). Attached is a photo showing how to do this.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

The correct bearing kit for your Dexter 3,500 lb axle with Nev-R-Adjust brakes for your Airstream is the following: - Hub Bearing Kit #BK2-100 As for premium kits, I'm not quite sure what you are referencing, but the bearings we offer will work…

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Answer 2

You can verify that the 10-19 grease seal included in Bearing Kit #BK2-100 is the correct one for your spindles by taking two measurements. First you want to measure the rear hub bore where the seal is inserted. The seal's outer diameter needs to…

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Answer 3

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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Answer 4

You are going to want either our Bearing Kit #BK2-100 or the Timken Kit #TMK52VR. Both of these kits will give you the inner/outer bearings and races along with a grease seal and cotter pin/D-washer for one hub. You always want to replace the race…

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Answer 5

In order to verify the spindle dimensions so that you can pick out the correct hub/drum you have to get exact dimensions. For that you need to use a digital caliper like part #PTW80157. For how old your trailer is this is especially important as the…

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Answer 6

Hey Dan, The info you provided does tell us a bit about the axle but isn't enough to look up what components go with with it. With it being a 3,500lb axle it's probably a generic 3,500lb kit for the bearings and seals but I'd hate to not…

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Answer 7

Trailer wheel bearings are specific to the spindle that is installed on the axle that is on your trailer. You will need to safely support the trailer, remove the wheel and tire, remove the grease cap, remove the cotter pin and washer that secures the…

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Answer 8

In order to find the correct bearings and seals for your Shoreline boat trailer you will need to identify what you have. The first thing I would check is the axle tag. If this was made by an existing manufacturer like Dexter or Lippert they will be…

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Answer 9

The ALKO 4,400 lb axles use the same bearing sizes as the standard 3,500 lb alxes. If you want USA made bearings, I recommend the Bearing Kit #TMK52VR. This kit comes with the Timken brand bearings which are all made here in the USA.

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Answer 10

Thanks for the information and photo, Kenneth! It looks like your trailer is equipped with 3,500 lb axles so to replace your bearings and seals you need the kit #BK2-100, but it also looks like you have an older disc brake kit with a design that…

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