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    Need a Bearing Buddy type device that's shorter, about 1.75 inches or so

    Just swapped to newer larger rims/tires, went to install bearing buddy's and they are actually too tall for my center caps to fit.

    Bearing buddy is 2 inches, looks like I need something 1.5-1.7 or so tall (1.98 inner hub)

    Any suggestions on solid brand to get?
    Last edited by HankinBama; 01-29-2023 at 06:15 PM.

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    #2
    these are the best ones made might be shorter also call alan in parts and maybe he can measure them?

    https://basscatstore.com/buddybearingprotecto.aspx
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    #3
    Thanks for the link. Regrettably those are the ones I bought that are a little too long though.

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    #4
    Do you have an ez lube spindle (the one with a hole for a zerk fitting, or actually has a grease fitting on it already?) If so then you wouldn't need a bearing buddy and could use just the ez lube caps as they're much shorter than a bearing buddy

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    #5
    Shoot e-trailer a question. They are really good about providing dimensional drawings, weights, etc…..have done so for me many times.
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    #6
    If you have fender clearance, you may be able to use wheel spacers. Of course that may require longer studs. Just throwin' it out there.
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