Recommended Bearing Buddy for a 1.972 Hub Bore

Published 03/19/2026

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Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 1968SS - Stainless Steel (Pair)

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Question:

I am looking for bearing protectors bearing buddy for my utility trailer. I measure the hub bore as 1.972. Do you have a product for that application?

asked by: Craig B

Expert Reply:

Hey Craig, thanks for the information! For a set of Bearing Buddies that work with your 1.972 hub bore opening, I recommend the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 1968SS item # BB1968SS.

These Bearing Buddies fit a 1.968" hub bore which is the closest we have to your 1.972 hub bore opening. The 0.004 difference won't be an issue.

What kind of utility trailer do you have?

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expert reply by: Jerred H

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Craig B.

3/19/2026

I asked the same question to Bearing Buddy and there recommendation was for their p/n 1980. Very confusing

Jerred H.

3/19/2026

@CraigB You're at an odd size that's for sure. We've had some issues with the larger ones 1.980 ones item # BB1980A-SS fitting in a smaller hub bore, which is why I recommended the 1.968" item # BB1968SS. If Bearing Buddy told you to go with a 1.980 then it's hard to argue with that recommendation.