O-Ring Size for 1.98" Kodiak XL ProLube Oil Bath Hub Body and Cap

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Kodiak oil bath kit xl prolube 1980 What is the oil ring size on the view cap ? Thanks

asked by: Stuart S

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The O-Ring for the Kodiak XL ProLube Oil Bath Hub Body and Cap - 1.98" # xlprolube1980 that sits between the cap and the hub body has an outer diameter of 1.89".

This hub and cap is also available in the kit # XLPROLUBE1980KIT which comes with 2 of the hub and cap, oil seals, and the bearing lube needed to complete the setup.

Attached are some videos for you to check out.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

The Kodiak XL ProLube Kit #XLPROLUBE1980KIT can be used in place of your Grease Seal #58846(2.565" OD, 1.719" ID) if you are converting your hubs to oil bath. The Seal #XLPROLUBE1980SEAL for oil bath hubs will require you to replace your…

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Answer 2

The choice of oil bath or regular hubs is up to the manufacturer. They are usually found on higher capacity axles, though as you know there are some on lower capacity axles. You can convert some hubs from grease to oil bath using a kit such as…

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Answer 3

Basically you just want to fill the oil, like part #XLPROLUBE, up to where that center plug will fit on the Oil Cap Kit #RG04-300. When using grease to lubricate a hub you want to fill it up completely but with an oil lubrication kit the oil is still…

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Answer 4

Initially what you need to do is clean out all of the grease in your hub, on/in the bearings, and on the spindle. Once that is done you simply swap out the grease seal for the oil seal included in the Kodiak XL ProLube Kit #XLPROLUBE2440KIT (which…

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Answer 5

As far as caps are concerned the main difference between an oil and grease caps is how they have to attach to the hub. Grease hubs will press in, while oil seals need to be screwed into a threaded hub. You will need to upgrade to oil bath hubs. We…

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Answer 6

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 7

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 8

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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Answer 9

To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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Answer 10

The #84 spindle is just a common way to identify the spindle dimensions typically used for 3,500 lb axles. So instead of listing out the parts, people can just say they have #84 spindles and it's easier to know what fits it. The CE Smith Trailer…

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Answer 11

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Answer 12

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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O-Ring Size for 1.98" Kodiak XL ProLube Oil Bath Hub Body and Cap

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