Trailer bearing thrust washer ?

[busboy]

I recently bought a boat trailer and it needed the bearings replaced. When I removed the cotter pin and castle nut I noticed there was no thrust bearing there to go between the nut and the outer cage bearing. Both sides were like this. The trailer is a "Tennessee Trailers" brand from the late 60's. All of the bearings I have replaced in the past had this washer. Do I need to find a replacements? I took the nut with me when purchasing bearings and all of the washers were too small. Thanks for any help, Mike

 

[DJ]

Re: Trailer bearing thrust washer ?

busboy,<br /><br />I've had several trailers that didn't have them (washers). I never had any trouble with them.

 

[wayne h]

Re: Trailer bearing thrust washer ?

i have seen a few trailers without them but i added them to mine i just feel like its better to have the bearing riding on a flat surface. there is more surface area also on a washer then just on a nut.well thats my 2 cents.i found my washers at napa they had them in stock for about 8 cents a peice

 

[busboy]

Re: Trailer bearing thrust washer ?

Thanks for the info, I would rather have the washers for the same reason. I will check NAPA.