Recommended Timken Bearing Kit for a 3,500 lbs Axle w/a #84 Spindle

Updated 05/28/2026 | Published 05/21/2026

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Timken Bearing Kit for Lippert, Dexter, and AL-KO Axles - 3,500 lb with #84 Spindle

(323)

$55.81

Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 1980A-SS w/ Auto Check - Stainless Steel (Pair)

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$38.45

Grease Cap, 1.988" OD Drive In - Qty 2

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$7.42

Question:

hi i have a 2017 trailstar boat trailer from tracker boats i am looking for a complete kit with bearings, races, grease seal and dust seal. prefer from timken or a usa made product. inner bearings 1.378 ID outter bearings 1.063 ID grease seal 1.719 ID 2.565 OD dust cap 1.98 OD

asked by: ryan d

Expert Reply:

Thanks for the information Ryan. The Timken Bearing Kit item # TMK52VR is the correct one for your boat trailer. It includes inner and outer bearings and races, seal, cotter pin, and EZ lube spindle washer. This kit is sold per hub.

For a grease cap with a 1.98" Outer Diameter on a boat trailer, I recommend the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors item # BB1980A-SS, which are made in the USA. These are capable of being completely submerged and will keep water and dirt out of your hubs and bearings. They're sold as a pair and are a bit more in price than basic grease caps like item # RG04-020 but do a far better job of keeping water out. Plus they have a built in grease zerk that does not require their removal when you do routine maintenance.

What kind of boat do you have?

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expert reply by: Jerred H

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Ryan D.

5/25/2026

Thank you so much and it is a 2017 tracker pro 170 jet drive for running the river

Manny

5/26/2026

@RyanD. Timken is better brand than Chinese knockoffs brand, quality is what matters. I installed mine, no issues ride smoothly, not worried about burned out bearing and crack seals.

Brett

5/26/2026

@RyanD. The bearings and seals in the set are Timken quality. I used these to rebuild both Vortex hubs on my boat trailer.

Bob P.

5/26/2026

@RyanD I would not even consider anything other than Timken. Other bearings are vastly inferior. You might get away with different Chinese-made bearings for a light utility trailer, but for a boat or RV you should not compromise. The quality is worth the price!