NSK LM12749 Ford Outer Wheel Bearing – Boxed
$10.40
Tapered wheel bearings for Australian hubs and trailer axles.
Couplemate™️ only supplies high-quality and reliable Japanese bearings. For American-style bearings, see our range of Dexter Wheel Bearings.
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LM12749 Japanese Wheel Bearing
The LM12749 Japanese wheel bearing is the outer bearing for the popular Ford or Slimline bearing kit.
Most trailers, caravans, and campers in Australia use tapered roller bearings. These are usually made from high-carbon chromium steel (often called chrome steel) and have cylindrical rollers. Some bearings can include other materials like stainless steel, ceramics, or plastic.
Trailers and caravans can only be as strong as its weakest component. In our experience, this is almost always the wheel bearings.
Couplemate™️ only stocks Japanese bearings because they are reliable and well-made. Each bearing includes a cup and cone to suit a variety of Australian trailers and caravan axle hubs.
Common Australian Bearing Measurements
| Inner Bearing # | ID | OD | Outer Bearing # | ID | OD | |
| Holden, LM | LM67048/10 | 31.75mm | 59.10mm | LM11949/10 | 19.05mm | 45.20mm |
| Ford, SL, Slimline | LM68149/10 | 35.00mm | 59.10mm | LM12749/10 | 22.00mm | 45.20mm |
| Parallel, PLL | LM68149/10 | 35.00mm | 59.10mm | LM68149/10 | 35.00mm | 59.10mm |
| AL-KO 2T | 30210J | 50.00mm | 89.96mm | LM15123/245 | 31.75mm | 61.95mm |
| AL-KO 3T | 30210J | 50.00mm | 89.96mm | LM29749/10 | 38.10mm | 89.96mm |
Video Guide: Learn how to measure trailer wheel bearings.
When is the time to replace the bearings?
In our experience, there’s no set time to replace bearings. Instead, it’s better to ask:
- What have you done so far?
- Did you check before your last trip?
- What are you doing next?
This is because of different operating environments.
- Discoloured bearing grease.
- Bumpy roller surface.
Finally, do not overtighten bearings. Overtightening causes the bearing cage to rub against the bearing rollers, creating heat and causing bearing degradation.
Loosen the axle nut sufficiently to free the bearing cage from the bearing rollers.
Relevant Resources
- Technical Blog: Why Caravan Bearings and Boat Bearing Fail.
- Technical Blog: Had the Bearing Buddy fallen off or stolen?
- Technical Guide: Easy Steps to Install a Marine Bearing Seal Correctly.
Where to find your bearing number? From our technical blog: Find Your Bearing Information.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.25 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 8 × 8 × 2 cm |
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Couplemate™ is a manufacturer and vendor of high-quality towing, trailer, and caravan components. Couplemate™ Core Goods and Custom Work are guaranteed to be free of defects for the service lifetime of the product when used as intended.
Warranties are non-transferrable and Couplemate™ requires satisfactory proof of purchase prior to issuing a remedy. The full Couplemate™ Warranty Policy can be found in the Terms & Conditions: Section 8 – Consumer Guarantees & Warranty.
Warranties are in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law. If something is wrong with your order, please contact our team.
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After 60 years of experience, we know that life has its unpredictable moments.
All Couplemate™ orders (online, over the phone, or in-store) have a 60 day period for change-of-mind returns and exchanges. There are some items that can’t be returned and some returns may incur a 15% restocking fee.
You can view our full policy for change-of-mind returns here.
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