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Bearing Buddy Wheel Bearing Protectors — 1.98in. Inner Dia., Model# 1980SS

Item# 12940
"Bearing Buddy Wheel Bearing Protectors - 1.98in. Inner Dia., Model# 1980SS"
Bearing Buddy Wheel Bearing Protectors — 1.98in. Inner Dia., Model# 1980SS

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Bearing Buddy Wheel Bearing Protectors — 1.98in. Inner Dia., Model# 1980SS

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  • Automatic pressure relief prevents over-filling and over-pressurization
  • Grease fitting located in center of the piston
  • Stainless steel components

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Product Summary

Bearing Buddy® wheel bearing protectors prevent wheel bearing failure on boat, snowmobile, ATV, horse, RV and utility trailers by keeping water and dirt out of hubs and bearings. Eliminates bearing packing. Stainless steel components. U.S.A.

What's Included

  • (1) Pair wheel bearing protectors

Features + Benefits

  • Automatic pressure relief prevents over-filling and over-pressurization
  • Grease fitting located in center of the piston
  • Stainless steel components

Key Specs

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item#

12940

Brand

Bearing Buddy

Manufacturer's Warranty

3 months parts / 3 months labor
AttributeSpecification

Ship Weight

0.8 LB

Material

Stainless steel

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  1. install

    Do these replace the dust cap for the axle nut on an RV? And do they just knock in to replace the cap on an RV?

    1. Mike your inside dia as there are two sizes.Yes they replace the dust cover.I would also get the vinal covers for your buddy bearings.In My opinion They Are A Must Have.

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    2. Yes they replace the dust cap, It takes a bit of force to tap "hammer" them in, I use a wood or leather faced mallet. If you must use a metal hammer place a piect of wood over the bearing buddy and strike the wood with the hammer. Pay attention to keeping the bearing buddy aligned with the hub as you install it. If you get it cocked it will not go in.

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    3. yes you just remove the dust cap ,I use a chisel to gently tap it off, and then a rubber mallot or you can evan place a piece of wood over the buddy bering and tap it in evanly.

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    4. Yes and yes.

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    5. The Bearing Buddy is designed to replace the dust cap on trailer axle hubs. The most frequent use is for boat trailers because they are repeatedly submerged in water. But they can be used on a variety of other trailer axles, just match the size of the Bearing Buddy to the size of the existing dust cap. Instalation instructions are posted at the following link. http://www.bearingbuddy.com/installation.html

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  2. How do I measure my current dust cap, so I am sure to get the correct size. My wheel size is 12".

    1. Mick the inside dia of the hub.

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    2. It is important that you select the correct size, the best way is to remove the dust cap and if you have access to a caliber measure the inside diameter of the hub where the dust cap goes. If you don't have the use of a caliper you can use a steel scale graduated to 1/100 inch or 1/64 inch (you will need to convert fractions to decimals) and take at least 3 measurements across the dust cap (avoid taking a reading in an area that is deformed). Average the three readings and they should be close enough to select the correct size.

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    3. This is the one I used for a 12" wheel. Easy install.

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    4. Measure the inside diameter of the hub or the outside diameter of the dust cap shoulder (the part that fits into the hub) with a caliper or micrometer. The measurement needs to be in thousandths of inches. Most auto parts stores and service stations have a caliper or micrometer and will gladly measure your dust cap for you.

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Manufacturer's Warranty

3 months parts / 3 months labor