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Bearing Buddy (2047) Bearing Buddy with Bra

Bearing Buddy (2047) Bearing Buddy with Bra

Bearing Buddy (2047) Bearing Buddy with Bra
$ 29.22

Score By Feature

Based on 161 ratings
Easy to use
9.70
Value for money
9.48
Easy to install
8.72

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Product Description

Wheel bearings are not damaged as a result
The hubs and bearings are kept clean by preventing water and dirt from entering
This eliminates the necessity for bearing repackaging
Components made of stainless steel
An easy to follow instruction manual is included for installation

Questions & Answers

What are the contents of the 2-pack? Can you please show both the bra and the shirt?

The two headphones come in a pack of two. There are two bearing buddies and two bras included with this.

I own a Harbor Freight Haulmaster 5002 boat trailer with 8-inch wheels. Will this fit? Would these also be able to stand up to occasional saltwater use or would I require salt-resistant?

The 12 inch wheel I have is the same one I have, not sure

Do you know anyone who has recently ordered these? How many bras plus 2 bearing buddies are included in the package or just one of Thanks a lot. ?

LOL this exact question was asked three years ago and I answered it, and I'll answer it again You will receive two buddy sets and two bra sets.

A 51 has been given to me. The hub is 8mm in diameter. Is it going to fit my 52mm ?

In short, yes. OD of the Buddy should be just a little bit larger than the opening of the hub. You know what I mean. In fact, the Buddy is securely secured into the hub once the 2mm difference between the hub and Buddy is pounded in.

Selected User Reviews For Bearing Buddy (2047) Bearing Buddy with Bra

It was perfect for my 2018 Harbor Freight 4x8 folding trailer
5/5

Just to remind you, there is a grease fitting on the inside of the axle hubs. The grease gun they are meant for is not big enough to fit them. The Harbor Freight Bearing Buddies were the right choice for me. I couldn't get them to fit my 4 x 8 folding trailer when I bought them at Harbor Freight Haul Master brand. The hubs on my trailer do not measure 98 inches in diameter. You can discover other Harbor Freight Customers who bought the 2047 number,2 if you get on Amazon and search for real Bearing Buddy brand. The axle was fitted with buddy bearings that measure 047 in diameter. I find it odd that Harbor Freight sells a Haul Master brand that will fit a Haul Master folding trailer but it will not fit the Haul Master brand. After removing my cover caps and tamping them off with a small piece of 2x4, I pumped the grease onto In the box you will find two buddy bearings and two Thanks to Prime, I received them very quickly.

Raquel Barber
Raquel Barber
| Jul 27, 2021
Small trailer bearings are well protected by this product
5/5

There is probably no other part on a small trailer at greater risk of failure than the wheel/axle bearings. The reasons for this are that they rotate at a faster speed than a standard wheel bearing Unlike wheel bearings and other critical parts of our cars and trucks, suspension components have a wider range of loads and environmental conditions, and they sit around and need to be maintained less often. My first exposure to them was when I purchased a jet ski and trailer equipped with them and, for the six years or so I owned the ski and trailer, and I ran the ski in both fresh and salt water, I never had an issue with my trailer bearings. The set I purchased was to be used on a Harbor Freight 4x8 super duty (up to 1,720 pounds). It folds up as a This particular size (2. ) was hard to get into, as it fit tighter than I remembered. Since this particular trailer has a VERY tight hub bore, the alignment is extremely difficult (which is just what you want) but once I found that "sweet spot" and pounded in the bolts with either a wood block or rubber mallet, they worked perfectly. There is NO metal present. When I saw the metal contact with the Bearing Buddy, I knew for sure they'd be in for the long haul. As long as the inner disc is still floating when I use the trailer, that's all that remains. If you are installing them, you'll need to check that after each use and keep adding grease as needed, because it takes awhile for the normal movement of the grease/bearings to displace all the air trapped inside the hub cavity when they are A smart idea is to use your hand to measure the temperature of your bearing hubs every time you stop on the road. It is fine to describe something as "warm. " The feeling of being warm to the point of discomfort or burning is not warm. The standard axle grease should work with these (that's what I used on my ski trailer), but I'm using Valvoline "Cerulean" lithium grease (designed for higher speed bearings/industrial machinery), to make sure the Buddies are protected from all conditions and speeds. I'm very happy with how things are going!.

Anna Miles
Anna Miles
| Jul 24, 2021
It appears to be working
5/5

I have a 1720lb HF utility trailer that fits them perfectly. There is no need for a grease gun for these, but you will need to repack them with grease. In general, installation is relatively straightforward, but it may take some time to get things running. It must not be hammered while the rubber seal is attached. It's best to hammer it in first, then apply the rubber seal. hammered the Bearing Buddy with a 2x4 between it and the 2x4 to get a soft, and even, hammering. I regret to inform you that HF has now started packing their bearings with grease instead of oil. There is a problem with the grease, though. So, I had to get all of that out of my system. You should never have any problem with your trailer if you use any decent quality grease in your bearing buddy.

Elsa Singh
Elsa Singh
| May 09, 2021
A high level of There is a chance to put a shot or two of grease in these bearing protectors after installation
5/5

However, do not over grease them a small amount is just fine. It was extremely hard to install these on my trailer hubs. They were a very tight fit, and I didn't think I was going to be able to do it. 15 minutes of hammering, clopping and shoving led to me using a piece of 2x4 and a 3 pound dead blow hammer to deliver just the right blow. I believe that you will probably destroy these when you need to replace the bearings, and you might potentially damage the hub as well they were so Overall, I'm satisfied with what they do, and since I don't put thousands of miles on my trailer every year, I think I'll be able to continue to use it for quite a while.

Amelie Foley
Amelie Foley
| Oct 24, 2020
It is the perfect fit for Harbor Freight heavy duty trailers
5/5

There is a Harbor Freight heavy-duty box I have The trailer has been serving the military for 10 years with utmost dedication. In less than a month after I acquired the bike, the dust caps fell off, and I had just replaced all the bearings, so I needed to purchase Neither the Harbor Freight heavy duty trailer nor the 1 are compatible. You can buy the Bearing Buddy hub covers at Harbor Freight OR any other retailer that carries 98" hub covers or protectors, so this is your best bet to replace the hub I had to exercise patience and use a rubber mallet to install the panel. As soon as I applied the hub protectors to the hub, I gently tapped around in a circle until it aligned itself correctly We expect it to take at least five minutes for each side to find the sweet spot where it goes in perfect. As soon as it is aligned, two more whacks, and it is securely placed. The main point of these is to push out the spring and plate. So don't forget to fill the hub with grease until the spring and plate are free from the hub, that's the main point-- In order to ensure no maintenance is required on the bearings, they keep them completely immersed in grease.

Adonis Miranda
Adonis Miranda
| Apr 26, 2021
I like the idea Model 1 fits the Harbor Freight 1 Trailer kit for a ton of cargo
4/5

The Harbor Freight 1-inch fits this Trailer kit for a ton of cargo. An attractive feature of the zerk fitting is that the lock is threaded in place. Check the results each and every time you stop the program after installing and using it. There is a clip retaining ring that pops out on one side. Although the inner insert of the bearing was damaged, the zerk fitting remained and protected the wheel! There is no indication as to why the retaining ring went flying. The problem may have been caused by a manufacturing issue or from an installation error. 4)) (4) ) Due to having to purchase another product to replace the one that was broken, I gave it 4 instead of 5. As soon as I realized I needed it, I decided not to order another one. I will, however, use them again in the future.

Leland Atkins
Leland Atkins
| Apr 13, 2021
This trailer fits on the Harbor freight haul master 4x8' utility trailer perfectly
5/5

It was only through Amazon reviews that I discovered this product. The Harbor Freight haul master 4 x 8' folding utility trailer will fit in them. As opposed to the standard 1, these are larger. There are old caps that fit perfectly with the 98") screws (pick of old caps with sizes included). The bearings and axle for this trailer are Xikes part number B076X5QZGK available on Amazon too.

Fox Garrett
Fox Garrett
| Sep 11, 2020

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