Greasing your trailer

[dahut]

FerrisBueller » Yesterday, 05:48[/url]"]Ended up replacing the entire assembly. When I spun the wheels they made too much noise and there was far too much play for my comfort. I ended up getting the pre-packed hub/bearing kits at Northern Tool. Now they spin smooth and quiet with no play to them.

Now you know what is going on with your bearings. I was hoping you would take this route. There is no peace of mind like understanding how your equipment works. Honestly, you should have taken them down to parade rest at the outset. But youre golden now.

And there is no more important piece on a trailer than the the bearings. Other pieces are important, but the bearings make it all happen.

 

[FerrisBueller]

Now you know what is going on with your bearings. I was hoping you would take this route. There is no peace of mind like understanding how your equipment works.

That's kind of what I was thinking as well. I'd rather know exactly what was going on with the bearings and know that everything is in good condition. The last think you want is to have an issue with your trailer.

I'm not too familiar with the bearing part of it which is why I went with the pre-greased kit. I'm assuming you would need some sort of bearing pull to get the bearings out of the hub when they get replaced? Seemed like they are in the pretty good, along with the seal.

 

[chevyrulz]

FerrisBueller » Today, 09:26[/url]"]I'm assuming you would need some sort of bearing pull to get the bearings out of the hub when they get replaced?

yea it's called a hammer lol

use a correct sized socket to punch it out, & if the outer race get's stuck then a chisel or flathead screwdriver

 

[dahut]

chevyrulz » Today, 09:03[/url]"]

FerrisBueller » Today, 09:26[/url]"]I'm assuming you would need some sort of bearing pull to get the bearings out of the hub when they get replaced?

yea it's called a hammer lol

use a correct sized socket to punch it out, & if the outer race get's stuck then a chisel or flathead screwdriver

You CAN get special tools for the job, pullers and such.
But as mentioned, you don't absolutely needed them.
I prefer to have such tools, myself. For jobs I don't do often, like pulling wheel bearings, I'll buy a moderate priced set.
If something I do alot or which is critical, I'll spend more.

 

[PSG-1]

When I need to knock out old bearing races, I use a length of round stock, and knock it out with a hammer. For re-seating new races, I have a length of some sch. 80 aluminum pipe, it's about the same diameter as the bearing race, and works perfectly.

It's important that you have the bearing races seated correctly, making sure they bottom out. Otherwise, when you install the wheel, everything will feel tight at first, but as soon as you go down the road, it will begin to wobble. Been there, done it.

 

[FerrisBueller]

I appreciate the info guys! I'll keep this in mind when I need to do any bearing work in the future!