Install a Bearing Buddy the Right Way: A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're experiencing overheating, excessive wear, or premature failure of your trailer bearings, it's time to install a Bearing Buddy. This simple yet effective device helps protect your bearings from the elements and ensures they stay properly lubricated for optimal performance.

Story 1: Benefit of Bearing Buddy Install

Improved Bearing Life: According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), properly maintained bearings can last up to 50,000 miles. Installing a Bearing Buddy can help extend bearing life by protecting them from contaminants and moisture.

Benefit	How to
Enhances bearing life	Clean and inspect bearings regularly
Prevents contamination	Install Bearing Buddy with grease purge feature
Reduces overheating	Keep bearings properly lubricated

Story 2: How to Bearing Buddy Install

Step-by-Step Installation:

Remove the old seal.

Clean the bearing surface with brake cleaner.

Apply a thin layer of grease to the bearing surface.

Install the Bearing Buddy over the bearing.

Tighten the bolts according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Fill the Bearing Buddy with grease and insert the grease purge cap.

Step	Description
1	Remove the old seal using a flat-head screwdriver
2	Clean the bearing surface with brake cleaner and a rag
3	Apply a thin layer of grease to the bearing surface using a grease gun

Story 3: Sections of Bearing Buddy Install

Basic Concepts:

Function: A Bearing Buddy is a grease-filled hubcap that protects bearings from dirt, water, and salt.

Benefits: Extends bearing life, reduces overheating, and improves overall trailer performance.

Types: Available in various sizes and styles to fit most trailer bearings.

Concept	Description
Function	Protects bearings from external contaminants
Benefits	Enhances bearing life, reduces overheating, and improves trailer performance
Types	Available in various sizes and styles

Industry Insights:

The American Bearing Manufacturers Association (ABMA) estimates that over 80% of bearing failures can be attributed to improper lubrication and contamination.

Installing a Bearing Buddy can help prevent these failures and reduce maintenance costs.

Insight	Source
80% of bearing failures are caused by lubrication and contamination	American Bearing Manufacturers Association (ABMA)
Bearing Buddy can help prevent bearing failures and maintenance costs	National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Install a Bearing Buddy the Right Way: A Step-by-Step Guide