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Trailer Bearings
Posted on 3/24/15 at 4:01 pm
Posted on 3/24/15 at 4:01 pm
Can anyone recommend a place to have maintenance done on trailer bearings in Lafayette area? Thanks for the advice.
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Posted on 3/24/15 at 4:16 pm to sfdurst
What do you need done to them?
It's relatively simple mechanically speaking. Even a complete hub rebuild.
It's relatively simple mechanically speaking. Even a complete hub rebuild.
Posted on 3/24/15 at 4:31 pm to REB BEER
I am sure there are places closer but I get mine done in New Iberia at Iberia Outboard.
Posted on 3/24/15 at 4:49 pm to sfdurst
You talking about the wheel bearings? Its pretty simple to do. Only odd tool you may need would be a bearing puller but you could probably rent that from autozone or some place. Youtube some videos of it being done and you'll see its pretty easy.
Posted on 3/24/15 at 4:50 pm to sfdurst
Figure out what bearings you need and go to Motion Industries and get the good bearings. Most over the counter are Chinese bearings, and the extra $5 per bearing for American made is worth it. Bring those bearings to whatever shop you decide to use, but doing it yourself is fairly easy/quick task, messy, but easy.
Posted on 3/24/15 at 5:00 pm to Yammie250F
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Only odd tool you may need would be a bearing puller
Are you talking about a 2x4 and a hammer?
I catch the backside of the top with a 2x4 and apply leverage from the trailer while tapping the backside of the bottom with a hammer. Walk it right off unless it's extremely burred. You may need a file then...
I have the worst luck with bearings. I keep a spare tire and spare hub assembly for my boat trailer. You are just as likely to burn your bearings up as get a flat it seems.
Posted on 3/24/15 at 6:37 pm to Clyde Tipton
The question was posted on my behalf(thanks by the way)...I noticed grease running down rim, I read that could be bad seals. Grease is also 2 different colors in hub.
Opinions, besides needing grease?
My first post be gentle.
Opinions, besides needing grease?
My first post be gentle.
Posted on 3/25/15 at 10:30 am to highpockets
Just find a bearing set with seals and everything. For under $20 you could probably get the bearings, seals, dust cover and cotter pin. You might as well replace everything since you'll be in there and it doesn't cost a lot of money.
Posted on 3/25/15 at 10:45 am to highpockets
Replace existing bearings with a bearing buddy.
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