Can Bearing Buddy Grease Seal Sets Be Used With BTR EZ Lube Spindles?

Updated 02/14/2023 | Published 02/13/2023

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Spindle Grease Seal Set for L44649 Inner Bearing and 1.980 Bearing Buddy

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Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 1980A-SS w/ Auto Check - Stainless Steel - Qty 2

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Question:

Can I use Bearing Buddy spindle seal with stainless ring on an EZ-Lube spindle? Seams like if I pump grease through the Zerk fitting in the end, it will push grease outside of the seal because the stainless ring covers the hole by the seal.

asked by: Stuart

Expert Reply:

Since the Bearing Buddy Grease Seal Set # BB60005 will direct grease outside the hub you will not be able to use the EZ-Lube spindle. Instead you will need to use a set of the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors # BB1980A-SS to fill your hubs with grease. You will need to remove the grease zerk on the end of the spindle before installing the Bearing Buddy caps.

expert reply by: Bud M