Bearing Buddies Size question

[LewisB]

Hi Guys,

Bearing Buddies don't seem to be used much on this side of the Pond so i'm gonna pick your brains please, my boat trailer has 2 inch hubs and i've been looking at putting BB's......

The sizes seem to be 1.98 inches and 2.047 inches.....which one would you advise? I'm leaning towards the 2047 and using a large hammer!!

Appreciate your help chaps, and if it makes you feel better the cost of them here is about $70!!

cheers,

Lewis

 

[Dunaruna]

Re: Bearing Buddies Size question

$70? You talking US dollars?

1.98" is the most common. Ebay UK have them for under 7 pounds (pair).

 

[LewisB]

Re: Bearing Buddies Size question

Thanks for the reply mate,

Yep there is one pair for about 8 quid but they are 2047 and the seller says they are for 2 inch hub. Thats what is confusing me. New they are about 35 pounds - thats what i've seen anyway.

They are cheap from the US but will have to add another 17 pounds for the shipping unfortunately.

Lewis

 

[Silvertip]

Re: Bearing Buddies Size question

Bearing Buddies are an interference fit in the hubs. A 1.98 Buddy will fall out of a 2.0 hub. You should be able to Google the BB specs. Then using a micrometer, measure the dust cap inner diameter of the hub. You should have an interference fit just like the dust cap.

 

[Pony]

Re: Bearing Buddies Size question

They have a size chart on their site.....I used it when I bought mine a few years ago.

http://www.bearingbuddy.com/select.html

 

[LewisB]

Re: Bearing Buddies Size question

Pony, thanks very much for the reply, judging by the bearing size, i need a 1.98 but i'll measure the hub with a caliper to confirm.

Cheers,

Lewis