Are you replacing races when you replace bearings?
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Are you replacing races when you replace bearings?
Some Timkins are not made in the USA nowadays, choose carefully. Parts stores will be glad to explain that to you.
Sadly, things are heading in that direction. Not to hijack, but I have lots of Milwaukee Tools, several of them lithium battery powered. Every one of them are made in China, including the batteries - and that is in bold print on them, too.
On my trailer, I went with CE Smith Hub Kits, each in their cute little case. I took extra time to really clean the axles, and greased 'em up good for the install. After a couple of hauls, I floor jacked each wheel just off the ground, and checked the axle nuts to be sure they were like I wanted them, seated well and all. Good to go, haulin' with confidence.
:hesaid Pre-load the bearings as written then back off, hand tighten then move the nut to the next hole for the pin. I used CRC Marine Grease only in my customers boat trailer bearings and never had a come back. I paid my business insurance annually just checking customers boat trailers as they came in for need of bearing work. The CRC Marine Grease does not wash off like most others and yes you do need the washer especially if the torque on the outer bearing cone is off. When you replace races and bearings buy Sets Only also.