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MAT Prepacked Bearing Kit Family
MAT Trailer Wheel Bearing Kit for 3,500 lb Axles — BEK-3.5KA factory-sealed one-hub service kit for common 3.5K trailer hubs using the standard #84 spindle.
This complete prepacked bearing kit services one trailer hub and includes matched bearings, races, a double-lip grease seal, tang washer, and cotter pin. Designed for the common 3,500 lb axle spindle profile, it offers a cleaner and more organized alternative to loose component kits for routine maintenance, shelf stock, or emergency spare service. |
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Shop the BEK Kit FamilyBranded, grab-and-go MAT bearing kits for common trailer axle service across the most frequently requested capacities.
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Why Choose the Prepacked MAT Version?
Retail-Sealed FormatThe factory-packed presentation keeps the matching service parts grouped together, protected, and easier to identify than loose components pulled individually. |
Grab-and-Go ConvenienceA clean one-hub kit works well for quick service, counter sales, routine maintenance, and customers who want a simple matched package. |
Easy Spare StorageThis style of kit stores neatly in a toolbox, trailer compartment, or service truck without loose parts getting separated over time. |
Fast Visual VerificationClear axle, spindle, bearing, and seal callouts make it easier for the buyer to verify fitment before teardown or installation. |
R&P Knowledge Hub
Compatibility: Fits common 3,500 lb trailer hubs using L44649 outer bearings, L68149 inner bearings, L44610 and L68111 races, and a 10-172 grease seal.
Vehicle / System Fit: Commonly used on many light-duty utility, cargo, and boat trailer hub assemblies built around the #84 spindle profile.
Installation Notes: One kit services one hub. Verify your existing bearing numbers, race numbers, and seal dimensions before ordering. Order two kits to service both hubs on a single axle.
Performance Insight: The matched bearing and seal combination matters because the spindle journals, hub bore, and seal land must work together as a set for proper wheel-end service.
R&P Service Insight
These kits are commonly replaced during routine wheel-end service, after grease seal failure, when old grease is contaminated, or when teardown reveals roughness, heat discoloration, scoring, or wear in the existing bearings and races.
- Wear: Normal towing cycles gradually wear bearings and races, especially if service intervals are stretched or preload was not correct previously.
- Exposure: Moisture, road grit, and contaminated grease can shorten bearing life and damage the seal surface over time.
- Service Reality: A DIY owner may also discover they need fresh grease, a replacement cap, or additional spindle hardware once the hub is opened.
Prepacked vs. Loose Bearing Kits
What a DIY Trailer Owner May Also Need
Common Service Items
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Possible Additional Parts
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Features
- Complete one-hub bearing kit for common 3,500 lb trailer axle service
- Fits the standard #84 spindle using L44649 and L68149 bearings
- Prepacked retail format keeps matching service parts grouped and easy to identify
- Includes double-lip 10-172 grease seal for a stronger barrier against contamination
Specifications
Fitment / Application
Included Components
Verify all specifications, measurements, bearing numbers, and seal callouts before installation.