Bearing Buddy is a brand that offers a range of innovative products related to wheel bearings and hubs for various types of trailers, recreational vehicles, and boats. The brand is known for its patented system that eliminates the need for re-packing bearings with grease, thereby ensuring longevity and safety for the wheels and hubs.
Bearing Buddy was founded in 1982 by Ralph E. Turner, a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel who saw a need for an easy and effective way to maintain wheel bearings on boat trailers.
In 1983, Bearing Buddy received its first patent for its innovative product.
Over the years, Bearing Buddy has continued to innovate and expand its product line to meet the needs of different types of trailers and recreational vehicles.
Today, Bearing Buddy products are sold in over 30 countries around the world.
TruRyde is a brand that offers a range of trailer and towing products, including wheel bearings and hubs.
CE Smith is a brand that specializes in trailer parts and accessories, including wheel bearings and hubs.
Ultra-Tow is a brand that offers a range of trailer parts and accessories, including wheel bearings and hubs.
The original Bearing Buddy is a patented system that replaces the dust cap on a trailer's hub, and uses a spring-loaded piston to maintain a constant pressure of grease inside the hub, thereby preventing water and dirt from entering and damaging the bearings. The Bearing Buddy system is available in different sizes to fit different types of hubs.
The Bearing Buddy Bra is a cover that fits over the Bearing Buddy to provide additional protection from dirt, dust, and water. The Bra is made of durable vinyl and features an elastic opening for a snug fit. The Bearing Buddy Bra is available in different sizes to fit different types of Bearing Buddies.
The Bearing Buddy Spindle Seal is a replacement seal that fits over the Bearing Buddy to provide additional protection from water and dirt. The seal is made of durable rubber and features a lip that fits snugly over the hub spindle. The Bearing Buddy Spindle Seal is available in different sizes to fit different types of hubs.
Bearing Buddy is a patented system that replaces the dust cap on a trailer's hub, and uses a spring-loaded piston to maintain a constant pressure of grease inside the hub, thereby preventing water and dirt from entering and damaging the bearings.
Installation of a Bearing Buddy requires removing the existing dust cap from the hub, cleaning the hub and bearing surfaces, and inserting the Bearing Buddy into the hub until it clicks into place. Then, grease should be added until the Bearing Buddy begins to purge the excess grease, indicating that the hub is properly filled.
The size of Bearing Buddy needed depends on the size of the hub on the trailer. Bearing Buddy offers a sizing chart on their website to help determine the appropriate size for different types of hubs.
Bearing Buddy recommends inspecting the bearings and hub every six months or 10,000 miles, whichever comes first. If there are any signs of wear or damage to the Bearing Buddy or the bearings, they should be replaced immediately.
Yes, Bearing Buddy is designed for use on boat trailers, as well as other types of trailers and recreational vehicles. It is an effective way to prevent water and dirt from damaging the bearings and extending the life of the trailer's wheels and hubs.