Correct Bearing Buddy for the Trailer Idler Hub Assembly Part # AKIHUB-440-2-2K

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Hello - Im looking to order the following AKIHUB-440-2-2K package for my trailer but unsure what bearing buddy I should get for it to fit , can you please assist based on the hub I plan to order? greatly appreciated

asked by: Chris

Expert Reply:

Yes, the correct Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors for the Trailer Idler Hub Assembly part # AKIHUB-440-2-2K is part # BB1980A-SS for stainless steel or part # BB1980A for chrome plated.

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the bearing buddies were the correct size. The one issue I do have is that the grease seal that was shipped did not fit the spindle, the interior dimension was too big. Based on the spindle width and the existing bearings I had (L44649) all indications led me to believe 1.06 was the correct size which it appears to be. Just not the grease seal. Can you send me the correct seal?

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If the 10-9 grease seal that came with the Trailer Idler Hub Assembly part # AKIHUB-440-2-2K did not fit then odds are you need the Double Lip Grease Seal part # 34823 which measures 1.249" inner diameter (ID) and 1.983" outer diameter (OD). However, in order to confirm this you need to measure the outer diameter of the spindle where the grease seal seats with a digital caliper like part # 301-17068 to the nearest thousandth of an inch.

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