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Re: Trailer Bearings? [Re: Allison1] #2663604 09/22/08 10:00 AM
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Mike halfmann the boatman has it right, thats exactly the way I have done all my bearings for 35 yrs. on many trailers and never had a problem except for blowing out the back seal on one by not paying attention to what i was doing. the best advise was the MYSTIC GREASE this is what the oilfield uses to lube rigs and if you think bearings take a beating think about 100,000# of pressure on a drill stem. mystic is by far the best grease and oil on the market. just my nickels worth of advice


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Re: Trailer Bearings? [Re: Allison1] #2794778 11/03/08 09:01 PM
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I even have bearing buddies on my stock and utility trailers. I grease them at least every couple of months and it has been a lot of years since I have had bearing problems.

Re: Trailer Bearings? [Re: R_B_NITRO] #3126121 02/17/09 02:11 AM
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how do i check if the bearings are good or not on the trailer i just bought?

Re: Trailer Bearings? [Re: redneck88] #3142883 02/20/09 10:43 PM
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I've seen a lot of guys over grease their buddy bearings. If you keep adding grease and your seals are not leaking, sooner or later it's going to pop a seal. Visually inspect your wheels front and back side for grease leaks, that is the key. Once the seal is blown (OK waiting for a joke) water has a place to enter the hub. Also keep and eye on the full indicators on the buddy bearing cap.

Re: Trailer Bearings? [Re: redcatfish] #3152432 02/23/09 11:32 PM
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what do you mean by full indicators?thanks

Re: Trailer Bearings? [Re: redneck88] #3154154 02/24/09 11:48 AM
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It depends on the brand of buddy bearing. Some are a clear cap and you can see a plunger inside that has a mark you fill to. Some will have the grease zerk that moves as you fill and there will be a colored fill indicator. Hope this helps.

Re: Trailer Bearings? [Re: redneck88] #3195957 03/05/09 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted By: redneck88
how do i check if the bearings are good or not on the trailer i just bought?

You got to pull them. Check and see if they are deformed. That does not always happen if they are bad, but it does help.

Re: Trailer Bearings? [Re: MtM] #3203582 03/07/09 05:37 PM
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Haha this post really is the winner of the oldest still posting post ! 2005-present lol.


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Re: Trailer Bearings? [Re: sac-a-lait me] #3206245 03/08/09 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted By: sac-a-lait me
Haha this post really is the winner of the oldest still posting post ! 2005-present lol.


I made it a sticky post to keep it at the top because of all the
trailer bearing questions and answers/ info are available in one thread.

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Re: Trailer Bearings? [Re: redneck88] #3206306 03/08/09 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted By: redneck88
how do i check if the bearings are good or not on the trailer i just bought?


One easy way is to wiggle the trailer by pushing on the sides and listen for a Clunk as the tires move side to side. Push directly on each wheel if you hear a clunking noise to identify the worn bearing.

Another is to jack up each side of the trailer and spin the wheels.. listen for unusual grinding noises... worn or loose bearings will give you an audible metal to metal conformation. Grab the tire and push in on the front and pull out on the rear side alternating from side to side. There should not be any slop in the hub side to side or pulling straight in and out.

When you remove the hub look for Blue or Brown Discolored and scored bearings.. that indicates a high heat condition. They should be shiny chrome/ silver in appearance when in good condition. Scoring or groves worn in the bearing rollers indicates metal loss either from the bearing cage,race or hub and the set should be replaced.

If you change the bearings yourself.. tighten the axle nut down until the hub is just snug with no in & outward movement then go to the next available hole and insert the cotter pin thru the slot in the castellated nut. Over tightening the bearings will cause failure. The bearings need room to expand as they heat up during travel but you don't want them loose either. It's best to check the hubs at the ramp and at home when you return home after your first couple of trips to make sure they are still snug. The Hubs should be warn to the touch but not hot.. excessive heat means you either have the axle nut too tight or you bearing grease has leaked out.. check you inboard hub seals for leaks.. if grease can get out... water can get inside the hub.

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Re: Trailer Bearings? [Re: Bazztex] #3299100 04/01/09 07:56 AM
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ok great so sounds like we should all get a group together and have a class because I have no idea what im doing and im not even going to try and screw up that one laugh

Re: Trailer Bearings? [Re: Allison1] #3316177 04/06/09 12:31 AM
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I agree with this last post! Lots of info. Keep it simple to avoid problems in future!


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Re: Trailer Bearings? [Re: Dells Marine at Hubbard Creek] #3324195 04/08/09 01:00 AM
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Need a how to with pictures.I"m not a mechanic but willing to learn how to do this.

Re: Trailer Bearings? [Re: lysdectic] #3340072 04/12/09 05:18 AM
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OK.. Just ask and I'll try to find it for you.

I found a link with Pictures to illustrate each step for changing trailer bearings! thumb

http://www.etrailer.com/faq_wheelbearingpack.aspx

Enjoy cheers

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Re: Trailer Bearings? [Re: Bazztex] #3342894 04/13/09 03:20 AM
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