What size are the Bearing Buddy caps?
1.980″ Diameter
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Can you over grease Bearing Buddies?
Be sure to check that the grease isn’t coming out the… view full answer… 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.
Do Bearing Buddies need covers?
Expert Reply: Yes indeed. The Bearing Buddies, such as # BB1938, do come with the little bras/rubber covers.
How do I know when my 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.
Are bearing buddies worth it?
5.0 out of 5 stars I recommend these for every trailer. I would never have a trailer w/o Bearing Buddies. I can’t recommend them enough. They keep the grease packed in the bearings while you are rolling down the road and if you have a boat trailer, when you submerge for launching.
What is a bearing Buddy® size gauge?
This is a picture of a Bearing Buddy® size gauge card being used to measure a dust cap. It is a credit card size measuring tool that will measure your trailer’s dust cap, to help you select the correct Bearing Buddy® model. It will measure the five most common size dust caps, which represents about 95% of all dust cap sizes.
What is a bearing Buddy bearing protector?
Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors provide protection against damage from water and dirt entering the wheel bearings and make lubricating bearings a snap. Model No. 1980SS.
What is bearing Buddy for boat trailer?
Bearing Buddy (4) 1.980 Boat Trailer Genuine Stainless Steel with Protective Bra & Auto Check Wheel Center Caps 1980A-SS 42204 (2 Pairs) Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors provide protection against damage from water and dirt entering the wheel bearings and make lubricating bearings a snap.
Do I need bearing buddies on my trailer hubs?
A nice tight fit means that these won’t fall off on the highway. I highly recommend that you have bearing buddies (BB) on your trailer hubs unless you want to be that guy on the side of the road fixing a burnt out bearing.