Thread: Trailer Bearings

Originally Posted by ranger-go-getter

Squiggyfreud. If you are in Lafayette I can go show you how to do it one afternoon. Only takes about 20 min.

I would take him up on this very kind offer! You never know when you may have to do it on the side of the road!

Originally Posted by ranger-go-getter

Squiggyfreud. If you are in Lafayette I can go show you how to do it one afternoon. Only takes about 20 min.

Very kind offer indeed! I plan to jack up the trailer tonight, and check for noise, and check for any play on the axle, I may go ahead and disassemble the hub and find a replacement kit tomorrow. If I don't need it I can have it as a spare.

I currently do not have a good grease gun, jack stand, or a bearing packer, but plan to add that to my arsenal ASAP.

I have watched a few videos, and it looks messy, but not difficult.

The downside is I wont be pulling the boat to Bayou Amy to meet you all on Saturday.

it is a good practice to recheck after work is done after a couple of road trips. I have had Races move when cornering. That slack will tear up the new bearings and seals

Originally Posted by Fish on Line

it is a good practice to recheck after work is done after a couple of road trips. I have had Races move when cornering. That slack will tear up the new bearings and seals

How do your races move it you had them seated when you put them back together?

I've had the bearings go out without warning , so since then I change them once a year whether I think they need it or not , especially if you travel any to fish .

tool marks in the bore can make it bind and stop just like it is seated. I always use an old bearing to push in the new race and not damage the bearing surface. in a perfect world rechecking would never be needed

I have a extra hub on stand by Incase one goes out

This is just me talking, but I prefer to go to Mike Gerald's in Baton Rouge & just buy two brand new complete hubs (bearings & all) & replace them every other year just for personal peace of mind. I still have to pump a little grease into the spindle allemites to start off. Prices are reasonable.