Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 2717SS - Stainless Steel (Pair)
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Price: $58.94
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Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 2717SS - Stainless Steel (Pair)
Item # BB2717SS
Our Price: $58.94
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Bearing Buddy Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps - BB2717SS
- Caps
- Bearing Protector Grease Cap
- 2.717 Inch
- Bearing Buddy
Great for marine applications; the stainless steel construction provides the best in corrosion resistance. The design makes Bearing Buddy an easy way to protect your bearings by keeping water out and ensuring enough grease is in the hub.
Features:
- Replaces the grease cap in the axle hub
- Prevents wheel-bearing failure
- Keeps water and dirt out of hubs and bearings
- Allows boat trailer wheels to be completely submerged
- Stops corrosion and pitting on bearings
- Provides easily accessible grease fitting
- Makes adding grease to the bearings quick and simple
- Maintains slight, controlled pressure (3 psi) with spring-loaded piston, preventing water from entering hub
- Prevents overfilling and rear seal damage with automatic pressure-relief feature
- Grease seeps around piston edges and into barrel when full
- Constructed of stainless steel
- Ensures longer-lasting fit than plastic or aluminum products
- Includes rubber covers
- Installs easily
- Made in the USA
Specs:
- Fits 2.717" hub bore
- Works with outer bearing models 14124 and 14125A
- Works with outer bearing cup (race) model 14276
- Commonly found on 5,200-lb to 7,000-lb Dexter axles
- Lifetime warranty
Bearing Buddy Operation
Replace your existing grease cap with a Bearing Buddy to ensure a safe, easy way to monitor and control the level of grease in your axle hub. To adjust the amount of grease in the hub, use a grease gun to add more through the appropriate fitting. Adding grease moves the Bearing Buddy spring-loaded piston outward 1/8".
The O-ring inside the barrel of the Bearing Buddy maintains a seal from the outside. The interior of the Bearing Buddy is pressurized, preventing water from entering the barrel and diluting the grease.
An automatic pressure-relief feature is built into the Bearing Buddy. When the device is full, grease will seep around the edges of the piston and into the barrel. This prevents overfilling that can damage the inner seal.
You can manually check the grease level in your Bearing Buddy by pressing on the edge of the piston. If you can rock or move the piston, the hub is properly filled.
42718 Bearing Buddy Model 2717SS - Stainless Steel (Pair)
Customer Satisfaction Score:
97% were satisfied with this product
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Customer Reviews
Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 2717SS - Stainless Steel (Pair) - BB2717SS
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (49 Customer Reviews)
Great for marine applications; the stainless steel construction provides the best in corrosion resistance. The design makes Bearing Buddy an easy way to protect your bearings by keeping water out and ensuring enough grease is in the hub.by: Michael 08/15/2023
Specs matched great. Having good specs and descriptions along with details picture when appropriate, make all the difference. Will be ordering for my other trailer soon.
by: Kyle 12/21/2022
Very nice bearing covers, great price and customer support. Had issues fitting on to hub but shaved down contact surface just a bit and bearing cover fitted on snug. Would definitely purchase again.
by: Hillbilly Bob11/22/2016
Works as it should, quality product and gives me peace of mind knowing the bearings on my horse trailer are lubricated.
by: Teresa*Thies03/17/2022
One of the bearings would not go on. I had to Chuck it in the lathe and true it to go on.
by: Tom 07/10/2023
Everything they said about shipping was true, it worked out great, thx
by: Jim 05/27/2023
Fast delivery thanks
by: Andre D.10/25/2017
These bearings Caps look great.
I looked forward since I received my order. Unfortunatly I only installed these Bearing Buddy protector grease caps last week.
I tried last spring before to launch the boat, but the diameter of the caps was a little to large for my hubs. I brought them to a machine shop with one of the old dust caps.
by: Larry12/30/2016
Installed grease caps on older equipment trailer that was purchased used. After Repacked bearings and installed new wheel seals. grease caps give me peace of mind that there will be no non lubricated wheel bearings.
by: Larry 02/06/2023
Excellent service and knowledge of the part.
by: Andre 03/08/2023
Great product
by: NotAHandyman06/20/2022
These are very simple and convenient. When installing them I used a plastic hammer to get them started. I then used a 1 to 2 foot piece of 2x4 with one end on the buddy and hit the other end with a heavy hammer. Much easier than using the side of the 2x4 and this sent it straight in. Smack the 2x4, turn in a quarter turn, hit if again. I had a super tight fit on all 4 axles, so expect it to be snug.
by: CWT09/11/2017
Product installed very simply. Hardest part was removing the old hub caps. Installed 4 bearing buddies and filled with grease in less than 30 minutes. Received the product earlier than expected from etrailer. Great deal!
by: Cliff S.04/21/2014
Great deal all round, there was a availability issue with my online order, but they called me and we resolved the issue by swapping for better product that was available, delivery was fast and product fitted exactly as described very easy. I would and will be ordering from "etrailer" again, just have to find something I need!!!! Soon I hope.
by: Brian T.04/23/2019
Works great! Well worth the piece of mind pulling my 5th wheel!
by: Justin08/02/2016
Fit well and they keep the water out of my boat trailer bearings. Wouldn't have a boat trailer without them.
by: Angel 10/05/2022
Easy to use website products arrived qu ickly
by: Christopher03/04/2013
These are awesome! They look good and keep the trailer bearings well lubricated.
by: Mark06/27/2017
Bearing buddies rock. Wouldn't haul a trailer without them. And what better place to buy them than etrailer!
by: Larry 08/27/2021
Fit was extremely tight. Would have been a better fit if .002 - .003 smaller diameter. I hope I am not the one that has to remove them :), because I had to force them in.
by: Larry09/11/2022
Paid for two day and it took three day. Supposed to refund me $X.XX
by: Theo c05/05/2015
I think these bearing buddies are awsome. Stainless is the was to go
by: GLENN M04/17/2017
The name alone stands out as a great product which is what Bearing Buddy has become.
by: Richard 09/21/2021
Bearing buddies came on time and fit perfectly. Great transaction, thank you!
by: Jerome 08/28/2022
Quick shipping
Thanks
by: BOBBIE I01/21/2015
ORDERED MY PRODUCT LATE IN AFTERNOON. RECEIVED IT EARLY NEXT DAY. THANKS FOR THE GREAT SERVICE AND GOING THE EXTRA MILE TO GET IT OUT TO ME !!!!
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- Bearing Buddies for a 6,000 Pound Dexter Axle with 8 Lug HubCheck the outer bearing and race numbers stamped into the metal of the bearing and race in the hub. Most 6,000 pound 8 lug wheels we carry use outer bearing # 14125A if it is an 8 on 6-1/2 bolt pattern. If it is an 8 on 8 bolt pattern, it may use # 506849 outer bearing. If you have the 14125A outer bearing, you can use Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors, # BB2717SS, or # BB2717.
view full answer... - Bearing Buddy That Fits 2.7 Inch Hub BoreWe do have a Bearing Buddy which fits a similar dimension as the 2-3/4" you referenced but I do recommend using a digital caliper and measuring your hub bore size to the thousandths of an inch to ensure you get the correct fit. For a 2-3/4" hub bore the closest fit we have are Bearing Buddies that fit a 2.717" hub bore, the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 2717SS - Stainless Steel # BB2717SS and the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 2717 - Chrome Plated # BB2717. I have...
view full answer... - Should Bearing Buddy System Replace Sure Lube Hub Setup on TrailerBy Sure Lube you mean like an EZ Lube setup that has zerk fittings on the ends of the spindles to grease through the middle of the hub? That's what I was able to find when Googling your setup. If so, you can install a Bearing Buddy over this style of hub but it's typically better to stick with the EZ Lube setup as it applies grease in a way that's easier to reach the bearings. If you can get me the diameter of your hub where the grease cap fits I can get you a cap with a removable center...
view full answer... - Can Bearing Buddy Fit on Trailer Axle that has Sure Lube or EZ Lube SpindleIf you want to use a Bearing Buddy on a trailer hub that currently has a Sure Lube grease cap you certainly could. Essentially the design between the two is the same.
view full answer... - How Far to Tap Bearing Buddies into Trailer HubYou'd want to the Bearing Buddy part # BB2717SS as far as you can into the hub as that will allow them to fit as securely as possible. So you'd want to go past the ridge you mentioned.
view full answer... - Will The Bearing Buddy BB2717SS Fit A Trailer That Uses 2.72" Dust Caps?Yes, The Bearing Buddy # BB2717SS will be the correct size for hubs with the 2.72" dust caps. This is a fairly common size found on 5,200-lb to 7,000-lb rated axles.
view full answer... - Precision Digital Caliper to Measure Hub Bore to Select Correct Bearing Buddy Bearing ProtectorBearing Buddy protectors are made in lots of sizes, many of which are very close to one another in their diameter. It is really necessary to use a more precise measuring device on the hub's bore unless you know the part number of the one that was lost. You might check the remaining one for any identification. There are two sizes that are close to your 2-9/16-inch dimension, 2.562-inches and 2.717-inches. Bearing Buddy parts that fit hub bore diameter 2.562-inches are either part # BB2562SS...
view full answer... - How to Determine if Bearing Buddies BB2717SS Are Correct FitI can tell you how to determine if the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 2717SS - Stainless Steel # BB2717SS are the correct fit for your hubs, but we don't have the measurements on your specific hub to know offhand. For you to confirm the right Bearing Buddies all you need to do is measure the hub bores on your trailer's hubs using a digital caliper and match the hub bore diameter. So if you do that and your hub bore measures 2.717 inches, you can use the Bearing Buddy Bearing...
view full answer... - Which Bearing Buddy Will Fit a 2 5/8 Hub BoreThe hub bore of 2 5/8, or 2.625, is kind of an odd size. It puts you in between the Bearing Buddy # BB2562SS, which fits a 2.562 inch hub bore, and the Bearing Buddy # BB2717SS, which fits a 2.717 inch hub bore. That being said. the # BB2562SS is not a common size and is used mostly for agricultural applications. The # BB2717SS is going to be your best bet, but may require a little sanding of either the part of the hub to get everything seated properly.
view full answer... - Which Bearing Buddy Fits Hubs of 2019 Keystone Sprinter 3531FWDENSince we know your 2019 Keystone Sprinter 3531 5th wheel has 7k axles like what the Dexter hub part # 42866UC3-EZ fits we know that the correct Bearing Buddy is the part # BB2717 that you referenced. Or if you wanted the stainless steel version that won't corrode you'd want the part # BB2717SS. It's pretty easy to over-fill hubs with grease using Bearing Buddies though so be careful not to put so much grease in the hub that it blows out the seal on the backside of the hub.
view full answer... - Do You Have a Grease Cap/Dust Seal Which Fits a 2.6875" Hub Bore? The Bearing Buddy Protectors 2.562" # BB2562SS and 2.717" # BB2717SS are the closest sizes we have to your 2.6875. While these are not an exact fit you may be able to have some bushings machined or machine down the larger size to fit these options. We do not have a standard grease cap/dust seal close to the measurement you need.
view full answer... - Needing to Find the Correct Bearing Buddies on 7,000 Lbs Trailer AxlesWhen finding which set of Bearing Buddies will work on your trailer axles, you will need to find a couple of pieces of information. First, know the outer bearing number would be the best piece of info that you can use to figure out which Bearing Buddies set will fit your axles. For example, if your outer bearing is # 14125A, then # BB2717SS would be the correct Bearing Buddies Set. If you can measure the outer diameter of the part, then you can also look-up the Bearing Buddies Set...
view full answer... - How To Measure Hub Covers For A TrailerWhen measuring your pilot hole you will need to use a precise measurement tool like a dial caliper to best determine the exact measurement of the pilot hole. With your trailer wheel has a 4-3/4 inch pilot hole then we would not carry a hub cap for your tire. If you could measure your pilot hole and get the proper measurement we can see what we can find for you. The Trailer Wheel Cap # 482EZ has a pilot diameter of 4.82 inches. It has a stainless steel construction and is durable and...
view full answer... - What Size Bearing Buddy Fits My 7000 lb AxlesBased on your 7000lb axles, it has a grease cap flange diameter of 2.722". As a result Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors # BB2717SS will work for your axles.
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- Looking For An Additional Cover For 2.687 EZ-Lube Grease CapsThe Bearing Buddy Bra you will need will be the # BB23B. This will have an outer diameter of 2-7/16" and will be a nice, snug fit. It might be a little work getting them installed the first time, but they will stretch out a little over time and become easier. With that said, if you were looking for the Bearing Buddy itself, we do have one that is close to the measurement you got, but not exact. The # BB2717SS will fit a hub bore of 2.717" that will use the # 14125A outer bearing, which...
view full answer... - Bearing Buddy Bearing Protector For a 14,000LB Big Tex Gooseneck TrailerYou will likely need the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors # BB2717SS for your Big Tex Gooseneck trailer. With a GVWR of 14,000lbs you will likely have tandem 7,000lb axles underneath your trailer and the common hub bore is 2.717 for that size axle. A Digital Caliper # PTW80157 will allow you to measure your hub bore by removing one of the grease caps on your trailer.
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- How to Measure Hubs to Select Correct Bearing Buddy Grease CapThe correct Bearing Buddy for your trailer depends on the inner bore of your hubs. Thank you for the axle reference information but this tell us other things (axle length of 89-inches and spring seat spacing of 74-inches) but not which hubs you have on your spindles. The linked page displays all Bearing Buddy grease caps which are made in sizes to fit hub bores from as small as 1.781-inches, part # BB1781SS, up to 2.717-inches, part # BB2717SS. The best way to measure your hub bore is...
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- Bearing Buddy Sizes for Replacing Grease Cap on Utility TrailerI would first recommend getting a Digital Caliper # PTW80157 to measure the hub that the Bearing Buddy will be pressed into. This will insure that you have a correct fit. Bearing Buddy Sizes -1.781" # BB1781SS -1.810" # BB1810 -1.938" # BB1938SS -1.968" # BB1968SS -1.980" # BB1980A-SS -2.047" # BB2047SS -2.080" # BB2080SS -2.240" # BB2240SS -2.328" # BB2328SS -2.441" # BB2441SS -2.562" # BB2562SS -2.717" # BB2717SS
view full answer... - Is There a Replacement for the TDE Turbo Lube 48395 Oil CapI might have some options for you but I wasn't able to reference the TDE Turbo Lube 48395 Oil Cap. Therefore, in order to find a replacement for this you'll need to measure the outer diameter of the threaded portion on the oil cap. The Oil Cap, Plug and O-Ring part # RG04-230 for example fits a 2-7/8" hub bore. There is also the option of switching to grease and using a cap like the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors part # BB2717SS which fit a 2.717" hub bore. I have attached other sizes...
view full answer... - Diameter of Hub Bore on the Hub Part # AKHD-865-8-KThe bore diameter of the hub part # AKHD-865-8-K that you referenced is 2.722 inches and comes with a grease cap that is designed to fit it. If you were asking this so that you could fit a Bearing Buddy to this hub you would want the part # BB2717SS for the correct fitting Bearing Buddy.
view full answer... - Bearing Buddy Recommendation for Dexter Hub 8-219The grease cap diameter for a Dexter hub part 8-219 is 2.7 inch so the correct bearing buddy then is the part # BB2717SS. This is the only style of bearing protector that's a fit for that hub bore that we carry.
view full answer... - Availability of Bearing Buddy to Replace 4 Inch Diameter Oil Cap The largest Bearing Buddy available is a 2.717 inch diameter # BB2717SS (stainless steel) or # BB2717 (chrome plated), which means you wouldn't be able to convert your oil bath hubs to greased ones. However, we do carry the direct replacement for your Dexter Oil Cap Kit number K71-148-00, the Redline # RG04-270, which includes the cap, gasket and plug and is designed for 9K-15K Dexter Oil Bath Hubs like # K08-288-90.
view full answer... - Bearing Buddies For Kodiak 7k Disc Brakes K2HRCM1337-9DACThe correct bearing buddies for your Kodiak 7,000 lb Disc Brake Kit # K2HRCM1337-9DAC are the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors # BB2717SS.
view full answer... - Replacement for UFP PD1700 Idler Hub on Magic Tilt Boat TrailerYour Magic Tilt boat trailer uses UFP hubs and bearings. In my research I found that your spindles are compatible with the L68149 inner and L44649 outer bearing and the 10-19 grease seal. For the proper replacement hub, use # AKIHUB-545-35-K which includes the appropriate bearings, races and grease seal. The hub is pre-packed with grease and even includes the lug nuts and grease cap. If you wanted to go with a Bearing Buddy bearing protector, the correct size for this hub would be part...
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Jenny N.
3/29/2022
You mentioned that one of the bearings was difficult to put in however I was not sure what you had to do to install it. Could you explain in more detail?