Post by: bearhunter99 on April 09, 2021, 09:31:03 AM
My question is if the bearing grease gets old? I am planning a trip to Montana in a week and want to have the wheel bearings repacked if it could be an issue.
Thanks
Post by: Special T on April 09, 2021, 09:37:57 AM
Need a little advice on trailer wheel bearings. I have an enclosed trailer that has sat for a few years. I bought it when we moved and haven't used it much since. I jacked up the trailer and all the wheels are tight.Since you have a long haul inwould repack them. Cheap insurance imo
My question is if the bearing grease gets old? I am planning a trip to Montana in a week and want to have the wheel bearings repacked if it could be an issue.
Thanks
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Post by: KNOPHISH on April 09, 2021, 09:43:15 AM
Post by: Stein on April 09, 2021, 09:46:23 AM
Even if they aren't making noise or have slop in them, you don't know if water got in there and started to rust them out and repacking will help, but they might still give you trouble.
Post by: Sandberm on April 09, 2021, 09:52:16 AM
If they dont wiggle, wheel spins fine with no rough sound Id think they would be fine.
Post by: MountainWalk on April 09, 2021, 09:53:16 AM
Post by: Woodchuck on April 09, 2021, 10:00:15 AM
Need a little advice on trailer wheel bearings. I have an enclosed trailer that has sat for a few years. I bought it when we moved and haven't used it much since. I jacked up the trailer and all the wheels are tight.It's not that the grease goes bad, but it will settle. If it has settled over time, you may some surface rust on the rollers on top which will turn a boring drive in to a memorable occasion. At this point I would replace them all just to be safe.
My question is if the bearing grease gets old? I am planning a trip to Montana in a week and want to have the wheel bearings repacked if it could be an issue.
Thanks
In the future, I would suggest taking your trailer for a stroll every couple of months just to keep things moving. :twocents:
Post by: gaddy on April 09, 2021, 10:15:25 AM
A reminder to check hub heat. Has saved my bacon a time or two.
Post by: dutchmanaz on April 09, 2021, 11:29:22 AM
Post by: Ridgeratt on April 09, 2021, 11:37:45 AM
Post by: bearhunter99 on April 09, 2021, 01:11:54 PM
Post by: HntnFsh on April 09, 2021, 04:39:23 PM
Post by: Ghost Hunter on April 09, 2021, 04:42:53 PM
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:yeah: Yup, how do you know when the bearing is bad? When the tire blows from the heat of the fire. :dunno: :bdid:
Post by: browney5er on April 09, 2021, 07:10:23 PM
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Good thing there was no grease on those bearings or that trailer would be on fire. :chuckle:
Post by: Ridgeratt on April 09, 2021, 07:20:59 PM
Hey there's a fire behind us. Quick drive faster maybe we can outrun it 🤔
Post by: bearhunter99 on April 14, 2021, 01:26:51 PM
On the side that has dirtier grease should I just pump some new grease in? Does the grease push through to the front on these, so you could pump grease through until clean grease comes out the front?
Post by: Flaming Antler Outdoors on April 14, 2021, 01:59:31 PM
Post by: Special T on April 14, 2021, 02:24:43 PM
Ill let you figure out how I know.
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Post by: bearhunter99 on April 14, 2021, 02:33:42 PM
If it were me i would pull inspect and repack. Do the axles have eletric brakes? Is so do not overfil with the zert fitting it will puke the grease into the trailer breaks....
Ill let you figure out how I know.
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It does have electric brakes which was why I was curious as to where the grease comes out....
Post by: Woodchuck on April 14, 2021, 02:42:52 PM
Post by: dutchmanaz on April 14, 2021, 03:46:08 PM
Post by: Sandberm on April 14, 2021, 04:57:34 PM
If the wheels dont wiggle side to side, pump 4-6 pumps of grease in each hub, pound the caps back on and call it good.
You'll be fine
Post by: wadu1 on April 14, 2021, 05:14:44 PM
Post by: Moose Master on April 15, 2021, 12:54:53 PM
Post by: Sandberm on April 15, 2021, 01:06:14 PM
Look at it this way, if you do get stranded in Montana, you can post your troubles here and I'm sure a few Eastern washington Huntwa members will come to your rescue. That Machias guy seems pretty nice.
Post by: bearhunter99 on April 15, 2021, 02:22:54 PM
As for waiting until the last minute, life happens. I have a full time job and a lot of other crap going on and its tough enough just getting tomorrow off and finishing everything else on my check list at home and work and pulling hubs and repacking is not high on my list of things I want to do after dark in the wind......
I appreciate the advice everyone.
Post by: Birdguy on April 16, 2021, 07:59:22 PM
Post by: link on April 17, 2021, 01:22:26 PM
You can buy loaded hubs at Napa etc. that are ready to go for not much more than bearings and seals if its easier for you.I second this. I keep an extra hub assembly for my trailers. Easy to replace...even on the side of the road. :chuckle:
Post by: Special T on April 19, 2021, 03:50:30 PM
I will note that the most "trick accessory" i have seen is a full loaded hub with the spare attached to it. I normally keep an extra set of bearing and seals and other tailer parts in my kit, but that would be next level prepardness. 2cYou can buy loaded hubs at Napa etc. that are ready to go for not much more than bearings and seals if its easier for you.I second this. I keep an extra hub assembly for my trailers. Easy to replace...even on the side of the road. :chuckle:
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