Ranger Turbo Lube Cool Hub Replacement Parts??

[Tim Ellis]

I have a 2008 Ranger Trail Tandem axle trailer with the turbo lube cool hubs with the black center cap made by Tie Down Engineering. Does anyone know the part #'s for the bearings and triple lip seals to do a replacement and the best source to purchase them? I searched the archives and the part #'s given don't seem to match current inventory. I would like to source them from Northern Tool or a similar source since the Ranger pricing is ridiculous. Any info is appreciated and thanks in advance.

Tim

[Chode2235]

Best bet is to just call Ranger. Have your serial number and they should be able to look it up.

Also, I believe Northern tool carries most of the turbo lube parts (at least online) and you may be able to find what you need there too.

[mstrandquist]

I just went over my 2007 trailer and replace all the inner seals. I also had to replace one of the rubber plugs in the center cap. I didn't have to replace the bearings but I wanted a back-up set just in case. I ordered the parts from Ranger. Here are the part numbers:

L68149 - 1-3/8" Inner bearing
L44649 - 1-1/16" Outer bearing
171255UC - Triple lip seal

I ended up ordering additional seals online:

http://www.theoempartsstore.com/prod...roductid=28262

The bearings should be easy to find online.

*** You may want to confirm with Ranger that these parts work on a 2008 trailer.

Hope this helps.
Mike S.

[Tim Ellis]

Mike,

That's exactly what i was looking for! Thank you!! Now i just need to decide whether to rebuild the turbo lubes or change over to the new Vortex hubs as they seem to be the best of both worlds. Thanks again!

[mstrandquist]

If it's any comfort, I just returned from a trip to Boulder Junction, WI. I live in Atlanta so that's 2200 miles round trip and I didn't have any problems with the trailer. Half of the driving was in +95 degree weather. At every stop I felt the hubs. The non-brake hubs were warm (not hot) to the touch and the brake hubs were a little more than warm to the touch, but nothing that alarmed me. I guess the Turbo-Lube hubs did their job.

Originally Posted by Tim Ellis

Mike,

That's exactly what i was looking for! Thank you!! Now i just need to decide whether to rebuild the turbo lubes or change over to the new Vortex hubs as they seem to be the best of both worlds. Thanks again!

[Tim Ellis]

I like the Turbo Lube hubs and how they perform its just keeping out the water that is frustrating to me.

[Juhas]

Go wth the Vortex Hubs. There is a reason Ranger is going to these on all their trailers. I put them on my 05 620 and will never go back.