Recommended 1.75" Grease Cap for a Trailer Hub

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Do you stock an 1.5 inch grease cap?

asked by: Appling M

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We do not have a 1 1/2" grease cap unfortunately. The closest grease cap we carry is the Dexter Grease Cap # DX84CR which has a 1.758" outer diameter.

expert reply by: Bryce D

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Tim T.

9/6/2025

I need a grease cap plug that fits 1.3” hole in cap. Outside diameter is 1.7(“

Robin H.

9/7/2025

@TimT is it for an EZ Lube axle? As far as I know they all measure 1.18" like # DX89HR.

Answer 1

Hi Joe, For the Dexter Hydraulic Trailer Brake - Right Hand #DX69CR you'll need part #bp04-162. If you need the left hand assembly #DX79CR shoes as well then you would need part #bp04-164.

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Answer 2

It sounds like your shackle straps are binding or flipping and this should not be, so you will want to determine the cause of your suspension issue. It could be shackle strap length, equalizer length, or leaf spring length causing the issue. I…

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Answer 3

Hey Robert, we have the dust cover part #DX84CR which fits a hub bore of 1.758 inches like it sounds like you need. This is only option we have close to what you mentioned. Did yours fall off?

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Answer 4

If the hub bore is 1.5 inches like you mentioned (the area of the hub where the cap installs) then we don't have a Bearing Buddy that will fit. If the measurement was more like 1.75 inch then the #BB1781 would most likely fit as it measures 1.78…

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Answer 5

You would need to measure the inside diameter of the hub opening to determine which cap size is needed. You would want to choose a cap whose outside diameter matches the inside diameter of the hub. Some of the most common sizes are 1.980 inch, 1.986…

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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

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 8

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 9

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 10

Hi Paul, you’re definitely on the right track here, and I can help you narrow this down with confidence. With your tandem 3,500 lb Dexter axles and 33 inch spacing, both the Dexter EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 and the Lippert Road Armor part #LC53CK are…

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Answer 11

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 12

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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