Bearing Buddy Boat Trailer Wheel Bearing Protectors

Bearing Buddy Boat Trailer Wheel Bearing Protectors - Stainless Steel - Pair of 2

Bearing Buddies replace the dust cap in the axle hub, which is filled with grease through the Bearing Buddy. When the wheels are submerged, pressure from the spring-loaded piston keeps the water out! Sold in pairs.

Stainless Steel Bearing Buddy Features:

• Prevents wheel bearing failure
• Keeps water and dirt out of hubs and bearings
• Eliminates the need for bearing re-packing
• Stainless steel barrel and components provide maximum corrosion protection
• 100% inspected, quality construction
• Automatic pressure control feature prevents hub seal damage
• Easy installation - instructions included

Sold in Pairs

How to Select the Right Bearing Buddy:

Pick a genuine Bearing Buddy to match your hub bore. To convert a model number to the hub bore in inches (or dust cap diameter), simply place a decimal point after the first digit in the model number. Model #1980, for example, fits a 1.980" bore hole diameter.

How to Determine the right size Bearing Buddy?

How often do I need to repack bearing with Bearing Buddy installed? 

We recommend inspecting your bearings no more than once every 5 years, as long as you maintain the proper grease level in the hubs and install genuine Bearing Buddy® units with new bearings and seals. The Bearing Buddy® system keeps a steady 3 p.s.i. pressure on the grease inside the hub. With proper maintenance, the hub remains fully greased, eliminating the need for regular bearing repacking. Some customers have shared that their Bearing Buddy® units were removed for the first time after 10 to 15 years of use, and the bearings still appeared to be in excellent condition.

 Stainless Steel Bearing Buddy Model Details

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Bearing Buddy Boat Trailer Wheel Bearing Protectors designed for?

Bearing Buddy Boat Trailer Wheel Bearing Protectors replace the dust cap in an axle hub and help keep water and dirt out of the hub and bearings. The spring-loaded piston maintains pressure on the grease inside the hub when the wheel is submerged, while the stainless steel construction provides corrosion protection.

How do I choose the correct Bearing Buddy size for my boat trailer hub?

Select a genuine Bearing Buddy that matches your hub bore diameter. The model number indicates the hub bore when a decimal point is placed after the first digit. For example, Model 1980SS fits a 1.980-inch hub bore. Verify your hub bore measurement before selecting a model.

What stainless steel Bearing Buddy models are included in this product offering?

The available stainless steel models are 1781SS, 1980SS, and 2328SS. Model 1781SS fits a 1.781-inch hub bore, 1980SS fits a 1.980-inch bore, and 2328SS fits a 2.328-inch bore. Each model has specific outer bearing cone and cup compatibility listed in the product details.

How does a Bearing Buddy help protect boat trailer wheel bearings?

The Bearing Buddy system maintains steady 3 p.s.i. pressure on the grease inside the hub. This pressure helps keep water and dirt out when the wheels are submerged and keeps the hub properly greased. The automatic pressure control feature also helps prevent hub seal damage.

How often should I inspect or repack bearings with Bearing Buddy installed?

According to the product information, bearings should be inspected no more than once every five years when the proper grease level is maintained and genuine Bearing Buddy units are installed with new bearings and seals. With proper maintenance, the system keeps the hub fully greased and eliminates the need for regular bearing repacking.

What is included with the stainless steel Bearing Buddy wheel bearing protectors?

The stainless steel Bearing Buddy protectors are sold as a pair of two. Installation instructions are included to help with installation. The product uses a stainless steel barrel and components for corrosion protection and is designed to replace the dust cap in the axle hub.

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