Yes! You can use Bearing Buddies on anything as long as you use the right size and as long as the axles are not EZ Lube axles with the grease fittings on the ends of the spindles. If your outer bearings are L44643, L44649, or L44640 then you can use # BB1980A-SS. Checking the outer bearing number is pretty easy.
What Bearing Buddy do I need?
How to Measure for Correct Bearing Buddy Size You will want to use a digital caliper to measure the inner diameter of the hub bore, where the grease cap sits. When choosing a Bearing Buddy, you will want to choose one that is
a few thousandths of an inch larger than the hub bore opening
.
Are Bearing Buddies a good idea?
Bearing Buddies are a great way to keep grease in a trailer hub
. I recommend them as long as you are aware that it’s very easy to put too much grease in a hub with these which will blow out the seal. They have no problem being used on longer road trips so the would work well for you.
Do Bearing Buddies need caps?
Expert Reply:
The Bearing Buddies will act as a substitute for a dust cap on a boat trailer axle
, but the bras for them that just cover up the fitting would not. If the hub that you have has a bore of 1.98 inches the correct Bearing Buddy you’d need is the part # BB1980A.
Can you over grease a Bearing Buddy?
Can Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors Be Over-Filled with Too Much Grease
It is possible to over-fill a hub that has a Bearing Buddy bearing protector
such as #BB1781. The convenience of easy filling through the zerk fitting can often mean we can be tempted to keep adding more grease.
Does Bearing Buddy grease inner bearing?
Expert Reply:
Bearing Buddy pumps grease into the center of the hub all the way back to the grease seal
. A double lip seal should be used to prevent grease from blowing out the seal when added.
What does a bearing Buddy do?
The Bearing Buddies are designed to
protect your bearings by keeping water and dirt out of the hubs and bearings and ensuring there is enough grease inside the hub
. If you are not experiencing any problems or visually see any grease leaking out of the hub, then you shouldn’t have to repack your bearings regularly.
What do I need to repack trailer bearings?
How do you grease bearings with Bearing Buddies?
Can you put bearing buddies on any trailer?
Yes! You can use Bearing Buddies on anything as long as you use the right size and as long as the axles are not EZ Lube axles with the grease fittings on the ends of the spindles.
How do you know if you have bearing buddies?
How do you know when bearing buddies are full?
The air pockets inside the hub cavity and Bearing Buddy® will work their way out past the piston (or blue ring) on the Bearing Buddy®.
You should see the piston extend out or the blue ring past the front of the Bearing Buddy®
when it’s properly filled.
How do you install Bearing Buddies?
What causes Bearing Buddies to fall off?
If the Bearing Buddies are not the correct size or are not driven in straight then they can fall off due to the
centrifugal force when the wheels spin
.
Why does my Bearing Buddy keep falling off?
If they are off just a little,
when the wheel spins the Bearing Buddy can kind of wobble and work itself loose
. The do-it-yourself method is to get the Bearing Buddy started then place a block of wood across it and tap it in with a mallet. The wood distributes the force of the mallet more evenly than not using it.
How often should you repack trailer bearings?
The axle manufacturers recommend that you repack your trailer bearings
once annually or every 12,000 km
. If you are over-do for trailer wheel bearing maintenance, we would be happy to help you. All of us here at Airdrie Trailers want to make sure that every trip you take with your trailer is a safe and uneventful one!
How often grease RV bearings?
When Should You Grease Your Bearings
With a larger travel trailer, you should grease your trailer wheel bearings
every 10,000 miles or once a year
, whichever comes first. If you have a smaller travel trailer, however, you’ll need to grease your wheel bearings every 2,000 miles.
How do I know if my trailer bearings need grease?
Keep your hand on the wheel and spin it.
If you feel any motion that is not smooth, hear any noises, or if the wheel does not spin freely
, the wheel bearing is defective or needs lubrication.
Do bearing buddies pack bearings?
When you use the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors like # BB2441, so
you do not need to take apart the wheel hub and repack the bearings
. The Bearing Buddy Protectors have a spring loaded seal that keeps the moisture and debris out of the bearings.
How do I know if my trailer bearings are bad?
If noise is heard
, check for a bad bearing or if lubrication is needed. Check for Heat – Tow the trailer for a short distance, 5-10 miles at highways speeds, then park the trailer. Place your hand on each of the wheel hubs of the trailer. If it is too warm to hold your hand in place, you may have a bad bearing.
How much does it cost to repack trailer bearings?
Trailers tend to be cheaper to repack professionally (think
$100-$200
), but don’t underestimate the power of the upsells a mechanic might try to give you. If you’re serious about cash, you can likely save a few bucks by repacking your bearings yourself.
How much does it cost to replace bearings on a trailer?
Some Class A RV owners have stated that it cost anything from
$300 to $500
to replace the bearings. Depending on how much you use your trailer and how many miles you get on it, you can wait till about 20,000 miles before your wheel bearing has to be repacked.
