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Replacing Hub for Reliable Sure-Lube Hub on Calkins Boat Trailer  

Updated 07/31/2017 | Published 07/27/2017

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Hi. I want to replace idler hubs on an old Calkins boat trailer. The current hubs are Reliable Sure-Lube type. The AKIHUB-545-2-G-2K looks like the correct fit. Does it matter that the old hubs are Reliable Sure-Lube? Also, will Bearing Buddy Caps work on this hub? Thanks

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The brand of hub does not matter but what you do need to match up when selecting a new hub are the weight capacity (based on the axle's rating), the set of bearings used in the hub and the wheel bolt pattern to match your trailer wheels.

I linked for you our main page for trailer hubs where you can click on the filters to choose your hub type (idler or hub/drum), axle rating, bearings, weight capacity and other features. For a boat trailer you will be better off with a galvanized type hub like # AKIHUB-545-35-G-K.

The hub you referenced # AKIHUB-545-2-G-2K can use Bearing Buddy # BB1980A-SS.

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