Are trailer bearings universal?

Are trailer bearings universal?

Expert Reply: Trailer wheel bearings are specific to the spindle that is installed on the axle that is on your trailer. Once the hub is removed you will be able to get the part numbers from the inner and outer bearings to determine the correct replacement parts for your spindles.

Where is the part number on a trailer hub?

The bearing numbers will be stamped or lasered onto the flat back side of the bearings. The other things you will need to determine are the bolt pattern, the size of your trailer wheel, and the axle capacity.

How much play should a trailer wheel bearing have?

Check wheels for side-to-side looseness – There should be a very slight amount of play in the wheel, typically 1/8-inch or less. If the wheels are loose or spin with a wobble, the bearings must be serviced or replaced.

How do you measure a hub?

Hub Flange Diameter – The distance across the hub’s flange from hole to hole….Here’s how to measure these distances:

1. Figure out the distance between the lock nuts (where the hub sits in the dropouts) – 100 or 110 mm is typical for the front.
2. Take that number and divide by 2.
3. Then measure from the flange to the lock nut.

How do I know what size hub to buy?

To correctly measure the bolt circle of a hub, measure from the center of the hub to the center of a stud and multiple that measurement by two. The second specification to determine is the Inner and Outer bearing size.

What kind of hubs are at trailer parts superstore?

Trailer Parts Superstore® sells standard idler hub kits, factory pre-greased (Lithium Complex Marine Grease) replacement trailer wheel hub kits and DEXTER 9k-10k Oil Lube hubs. Most kits include: 1 Hub, bearings, seal, dust cap, cotter pin, lug nuts or lug bolts.

How big is a short hub on a trailer?

Hub has 5 on 4-1/2″ bolt circle with studs and races only. Short Hub unit will fit 1″ or 1-1/16″ spindles with optional bearing kits. EZ-LOADER complete 5-hole oil bath hub kit for axles with short hubs includes hub with races, bearings, seal, washers, nut, retainer nut and cotter pin, screw on bearing protector and lug nuts.

What kind of hubs do venture trailers use?

Venture uses this metric bearing hub kit on VB-1000, 1300 and VW-1200 trailer models starting in 2007. Includes: 1 hub, bearings, seal, dust cap, pin & lug nuts. Pre-greased hub is ready to use right out of the package.

Do you need to disassemble a trailer hub?

Disassembly is not required. Simply hook grease gun to the zerk fitting to purge contaminated grease. Upgraded triple-lip, spring-loaded seal protects bearings from corrosion. High-speed electro-plated construction resists rust. Includes hub with bearings, seal, grease cap with zerk, stud nuts and dust cap installation tool.