Replacement Plug and O-Ring for Kodiak XL ProLube Oil Bath .98 Inch Diameter Hub Body and Cap 1

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Hi where do I find the seal and oil Plug on your site for the above Product Kodiak XL ProLube Oil Bath Hub Body and Cap - 1.98inch Cheers

asked by: Steven T

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We do offer the replacement plug as part # XLPROLUBE-PLUG but Kodiak doesn't offer the O-ring as a replacement item. For the 1.98 cap, plug and o-ring, you'd use the part # xlprolube1980 that you've already looked at.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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Trailer wheel bearings are specific to the spindle that is installed on the axle that is on your trailer. You will need to safely support the trailer, remove the wheel and tire, remove the grease cap, remove the cotter pin and washer that secures the…

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Answer 3

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Hey Barry, sure do! The seal that comes with the #DX87UR bearing kit is a 1.719" ID and 2.565" OD. We offer this seal individually as part #58846.

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You are going to want either our Bearing Kit #BK2-100 or the Timken Kit #TMK52VR. Both of these kits will give you the inner/outer bearings and races along with a grease seal and cotter pin/D-washer for one hub. You always want to replace the race…

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Hey James, you can go with a 4k axle leaf spring like the part #e22YR in place of what you have now while it has a slightly higher weight capacity it's not enough that it would create a harsh ride quality. This is a 26 inch long spring though so…

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Hey Eric, so we do have what you need with the replacement cap part #VA55JR but the one you mentioned is smaller so it would not work for you. The cap you need is 4 inch diameter and the one you referenced is 3.75 inch.

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After you've packed the bearings and assembled everything, carefully slide the hub assembly onto the spindle and install the outer bearing. Install the spindle and tang washer and run the spindle nut down finger tight, then rotate the hub back…

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A BT8 spindle would have a diameter of .99 of an inch where the bearings would both install and would have a diameter of 1.24 where the great seal would ride. That would require a hub part #AKIHUB-440-2-1K for an idler hub. A BTR spindle would have…

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Answer 10

In order to verify the spindle dimensions so that you can pick out the correct hub/drum you have to get exact dimensions. For that you need to use a digital caliper like part #PTW80157. For how old your trailer is this is especially important as the…

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Answer 11

You can verify that the 10-19 grease seal included in Bearing Kit #BK2-100 is the correct one for your spindles by taking two measurements. First you want to measure the rear hub bore where the seal is inserted. The seal's outer diameter needs to…

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Answer 12

We recommended to repack the wheel bearings on your trailer every 12 months or 12,000 miles. There is not a specific guideline as far as actually replacing the bearings. When repacking them with grease, you will also just want to check for any damage…

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