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Re: Trailer Bearings? [Re: Bass Border] #4586258 03/10/10 04:15 AM
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Well I'm trying to replace the hubs on my trailer right now. So I have been through this thread a few times while I try to learn how all this works. I have also read the two links that were posted. But I'm a visual learner so I usually go to Youtube to see the how to videos and actually found a video of the same e-trailer link posted before. I thought this might help anyone trying to start from scratch on this stuff.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGDb83odXhU

Re: Trailer Bearings? [Re: holsterguy] #4596054 03/12/10 04:37 AM
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Thanks a bunch for the link Holsterguy.


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Re: Trailer Bearings? [Re: Capt'n Wings] #4766208 04/22/10 06:04 AM
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Bearing and Race removal and Replacement


Re: Trailer Bearings? [Re: Bazztex] #4766214 04/22/10 06:15 AM
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Greasing Trailer Bearings




Re: Trailer Bearings? [Re: Bazztex] #4766216 04/22/10 06:19 AM
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Bearing Buddy II with auto indicator hub cover



Re: Trailer Bearings? [Re: Bazztex] #4860525 05/14/10 11:30 PM
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You guys make me nervous! I don't even want to go any where very far for fear that my wheel and tire are going to go flying past me. lol

Re: Trailer Bearings? [Re: philbones] #4867676 05/17/10 03:56 AM
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On the way back from the lake today (90 miles), I lost a bearing buddy and apparently slung most of the grease out because about 10 miles from home, the bearings on that side started smoking heavily. I limped home, the bearing is still in there, but it is fried. I am too tired to go mess with it tonight, but what do you guys think the odds are that the hub can be salvaged and I can just replace races and bearings? Anything in particular to look for on the hub to know if it need replacing as well?

Re: Trailer Bearings? [Re: COKEMAN] #4869726 05/17/10 06:30 PM
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How do you get the axle off once the wheel is off? I have bearing buddies, but i want to inspect the bearings. Shouldn't the axle just popped off with a rubber mallet? Or am i missing something?

Re: Trailer Bearings? [Re: crappie-mark] #4880760 05/19/10 10:18 PM
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should I hand pack my own bearings?
Just kidding I have read this entire post from first to last
I actually enjoy packing bearings I guess it's kind of therpy
my dad taught me when I was a teenager at the time I though he was punishing me grease all over the place and it took so long (10 minutes) This thread was so entertaining even though I know how to do this. Thank you guys for all those that don't know how
I am a member of several forums and so many others would have blown a gasket (no pun intended) when someone chimes in and asks a question that has been beaten to death on other threads or even previously in the current thread. how many times was it mentioned to add grease to bearing buddies each trip and yet noone got crappy with anyone else. all contributors should pat yourselves on the back for this one. You probably save more new boaters like myself lots of cash on replacing bearings and seals. the bad thing is now I realise I need to replace mine! Thanks again to all contributors I really enjoyed this thread!!


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Re: Trailer Bearings? [Re: rebhays27] #4932118 06/02/10 07:04 PM
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Great thread. On my boat, I run bearing buddies. I removed, clean, repack and reseal my bearings once a year. I pump up my bearing buddies every 4-5 trips to the lake, or when needed. Rarely do I put much into them tho. Good seals are the key so the grease doesn't just get pushed out the rear of the hub. Every time I stop on longer towing trips, it a habit of mine to grab both hubs right up close to the wheel and feel how hot it is. If you can't hold on to it, it's too hot! Actually, it should be just warm to the touch if all is well.

On my other trailers, since thy don't get dunked in the water, I repack them every 2 years or so, and keep the bearing buddies full when they need it.

We had one hub go bad on us many years ago and it ruined a whole vacation cause we were stuck without a way to fix it 'til we could find the parts (3days later when the parts houses opened back up in the area). This was before there was a tractor supply in every town. We didn't notice it til the grease was literally ON FIRE! It ruined the axle and all. Since then, I am very particular about my bearing maintenance. Even those on the front end of my trucks. Same principle on most trucks. Same headache if it goes bad. Only it can have much more catastrophic effects, depending on when it chooses to let go.




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Re: Trailer Bearings? [Re: BassnRoun] #4936376 06/03/10 07:57 PM
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I have just finished reading this entire post. Very interesting info, however, I have a 2000 Ranger w/dual axle Rangertrail trailer with the Cool Hub system. Although there were several posts mentioning them, no one offered any advice as to service, replacing the oil, seals, etc. I have owned the rig for over 6 years and have never changed oil or serviced them in any way. I could call Ranger boats for help but thought others on this sight may have experience and perhaps could offer some suggestions. I also have brakes on the rear wheels on the trailer and have never checked them either. Should they be replaced periodically as with vehicles? My normal trips are 45 to 65 miles (one way) and fish 10-12 times per season. Any suggestions would be appreciated.


I also have the cool bearing system, I looked at the cover of one of my tires and it is loose to where the other ones won't move. Does not look like it has leaked any oil. I drove it about 80 miles and nothing changed, no oil leak but the cap that you look thru to see the oil is loose. I know nothing about this system.


Re: Trailer Bearings? [Re: Stacy Kennemur] #4936469 06/03/10 08:19 PM
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I have the oil bath hubs. Man I am glad I do not have to mess with the changing of bearings. I have not had a single problem with oil bath hubs. Very informative stuff here though. I still have a trailer with bearing buddies. I just grease em about once every 2-3 months.


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Re: Trailer Bearings? [Re: Crappie Chaser] #5185137 08/11/10 04:07 AM
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I have a TI tandem axle trailer that I have been having hub & bearing problems with, (only on one hub) the Right Front. The trailer is 10 years old and I have had to replace the hub and bearings 3 times, I grease the bearing before any long trip or about every 2-3 trips to the lake. Any ideas as to the problem with this one hub or axle????

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Re: Trailer Bearings? [Re: woakley] #5190434 08/12/10 04:01 PM
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Is the hub losing grease vs. the other hubs? Always keep the inside of the wheel clean. That way you can just look at the inside of the wheel,from the other side of the trailer,to determine if the inside seal is leaking. The grease will be thrown on the inside of the hub in a spider web pattern. Check it out. Hope this helps.

Re: Trailer Bearings? [Re: FZ1] #5213829 08/19/10 03:12 AM
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Might have a slighlty bent spindle


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