Which Bearing Buddy Fits Lippert 3,500 lb Trailer Axle

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Im trying to find what size bearing buddies to get for my 2018 jayco jayfeather travel trailer. The axel is by Lippert Components. I called them and they said the grease seal inner shaft opening is 1.72inch And the outside bore size is 2.561, 1/2inch thick. Are you able to tell me what size bearing buddy I need from this. The manufacturer part number is V000250237. Thanks

asked by: Rose M

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Helpful Expert Reply:

Based on your seal dimensions you have a 3,500 lb Lippert axle hub so for a Bearing Buddy you'd want the part # BB1980A-SS.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

For standard 3,500 lb axles the correct bearing kit is the part #BK2-100 which comes with L44649 and L68149 bearings. Bearing Buddy Protectors #BB1980A-SS are the ones most commonly seen on 3,500 lb hubs. This is designed to fit a hub bore of 1.980…

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Answer 2

A Dexter 3,500 lb axle will have a hub that uses 1/2" lug nuts, so the correct part is the CE Smith Trailer Wheel Lug Nut - Zinc-Plated Steel - 1/2" #CE11051.

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Answer 3

Yes! You can use Bearing Buddies on anything as long as you use the right size and as long as the axles are not EZ Lube axles with the grease fittings on the ends of the spindles. If your outer bearings are L44643, L44649, or L44640 then you can use…

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Answer 4

If you only have the nut and a washer but no cotter pin or retaining type washer on the end then that isn't correct and you want to get a piece to help prevent that nut from backing off. If you have a setup like the Spindle Nut Kit for EZ Lube…

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Answer 5

We offer part #5-101 from TruRyde which is a tang-type washer intended for EZ-Lube spindles. This washer has a tab that fits between the notches on the castle nut to hold it in place. The inner diameter of this washer is 1-inch. The linked video will…

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Answer 6

Yes, you can simply use the nut retainer part #6-191 on your spindle nut instead of the tang washer setup and it would work just fine. The EZ lube fitting would not be an issue at all.

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Answer 7

Yes you can reuse the spindle nut as long as its threads are not ruined and it has good form/fit/function. If you do need a new one or want a spare for future use you can get some here. Replacement Spindle Nut for Dexter Nev-R-Lube Hub and Drum…

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Answer 8

A replacement tang-style spindle washer like part #5-101 is intended to be installed behind the castle nut and have its prongs bent down so that they prevent the castle nut from rotating on an E-Z Lube type spindle. The castle nut holds the washer in…

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Answer 9

If your trailer axle doesn't currently have brake mounting flanges you have a couple of options, one of which is to simply weld on flanges like you mentioned. A brake mounting flange needs to be welded perfectly square and concentric, which…

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Answer 10

Are you replacing the races in the hub? I ask because the hubs and hub and drum assemblies we sell come with the races already installed so you would not have to reuse the old ones. Races are difficult to remove but since you have one out already you…

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Answer 11

The Pull Pin, Easy Swivel Trailer Jack with Foot part #DL22683 is designed for a 2-1/2" diameter snap ring mount like what you said you had which is actually an industry standard so it would work well for you. Please note, this jack actually…

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Answer 12

I've linked a help article that will give you the common color coding but on your trailer I wouldn't go by it. Even if they are correct you just never know so I suggest testing it. To test it cut off the 5-way connector that's on there…

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