Difference Between Bearing Buddy BB1980T-SS and BB1980A-SS

Published 08/14/2021

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Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 1980T-SS - Threaded - Stainless Steel (Pair)

(1609)

$59.08

Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 1980A-SS w/ Auto Check - Stainless Steel (Pair)

(1609)

$38.45

Question:

My old model BB1980SS Your new BB1980TSS

asked by: Frank

Helpful Expert Reply:

They are not the same. The Bearing Buddy # BB1980T-SS are threaded into place, and not driven in. If your hub bore is threaded, that's the model you'd need. If your hub bore is NOT threaded, you'd use part # BB1980A-SS. The difference between the # BB1980A-SS and your older BB1980SS is the # BB1980A-SS has the auto check feature that allows you to easily see at a glance whether the hub needs grease added, while the older model didn't have that feature.

expert reply by: Mike L