Parallel and Slimline Bearing Kits

Ford Japanese Parallel Kit 1600 kg and Slimline Japanese Ford Bearing Kit 1450 kg, high speed, highway usage.

Slimline, Ford and parallel bearing kits to suit the following caravan manufacturers using solid beam axles

• Jayco
• Coromal
• Avan
• Kedron
• Millard
• Windsor

Watch our marine bearing seal video

What do I need to know about Marine Seals?

• Marine seals are a tight fit on the axle journal
• Some installers smear silicone on this journal to keep the rubber seal in the correct place.
• Marine seals rotate inside the stainless metal retaining ring
• Friction can create heat up to 100 degrees C
• You must grease this seal around the outside ring of a marine seal, with a liberal amount of grease. Insert the seal onto the axle, not into the hub
• A dry or greaseless marine seal causes excess heat.

Ford Slimline Kit

• Inner ID 35.00mm, OD 59.10mm (68149)
• Outer ID 22.00mm, OD 45.20mm (12749)
• Seal ID 43.9mm, OD 59.10mm (492015)
• Grease Cap 45.20mm (CM497)

Ford Slimline Marine Kit

• Inner ID 35.00mm, OD 59.10mm (68149)
• Outer ID 22.00mm, OD 45.20mm (12749)
• Seal ID 43.9mm, OD 59.10mm (492015)
• Grease Cap 45.20mm (CM497)

Ford Parallel Japanese kit

• Inner bearing ID 35.00mm, OD 59.10mm (68149)
• Outer bearing ID 35.00mm, OD 59.10mm (68149)
• Seal ID 43.9mm, OD 59.10mm (492015)
• Grease Cap 63.00mm (CM498)

Where can I buy quality bearings?

Parallel bearings kits are generally available from most of our stockists.

However, you may have trouble sourcing the dust cap because parallel dust caps are not a standard item.

Couplemate carries a large inventory of parallel bearing kits including dust caps. Orders are dispatched within 2 hours of purchase.

Trailer bearings rated towing capacity as follows

• 750kg - 39mm Round Axle (Holden Bearings)
• 1000kg - 40mm Square Axle (Holden Bearings)
• 1250kg - 40mm Square Axle (Composite Bearings)
• 1450kg - 45mm Round or Square Axle (Ford or Slimline Bearings)
• 1450kg - 50mm Round or Square Axle (Ford or Slimline Bearings)
• 1600kg - 45mm Round or Square Axle (Parallel Bearings)
• 2250kg - 50mm Square or 60mm Round Axles (2.25t Bearings)

It is wise to remove the old bearing cups when replacing bearings. Cups and races are subject to wear and tear. If you witness carbon black in your grease or black grease, renew cups and races immediately.

Low-quality bearings have inferior coatings and reduced tolerance levels. These bearings wear quickly and are not suitable for long-haul, high-speed use.

Use high temperature bearing grease for use at high speeds.

Ford Slimline - Parallel Bearing Kit