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Trailer Bearing Replacement near Baton Rouge
Posted on 5/7/24 at 11:20 am
Posted on 5/7/24 at 11:20 am
Anyone know a good shop that will replace the bearings on my boat trailer? I've called several trailer companies and none will do it. Thanks.
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Posted on 5/7/24 at 11:26 am to wimberley
It's pretty easy, you could probably do it yourself in less time than it takes to find a shop and haul your trailer there.
Posted on 5/7/24 at 11:27 am to wimberley
I had the same need a few years ago. Same response from shops. If you have time, it’s not terrible to do yourself. I had found a local guy that said he’d do it in his yard, but I ended up doing it myself.
Posted on 5/7/24 at 11:27 am to wimberley
Mike Geralds in BR (two locations)
B&B Enterprises in Gonzales
B&B Enterprises in Gonzales
Posted on 5/7/24 at 12:15 pm to wimberley
Your biggest problem is going to be finding the exact, replacement bearings
To do that you will have to take the wheels off, and remove the old ones.
Take the old bearings to Mike Geralds.
A messy, easy, 15 min job at the house.
To do that you will have to take the wheels off, and remove the old ones.
Take the old bearings to Mike Geralds.
A messy, easy, 15 min job at the house.
Posted on 5/7/24 at 12:34 pm to wimberley
I agree with some of the other posters. This is an easy task and a good DIY project. It won't take long, and understanding the process will help out in the long run. If you don't have them already, get a set of bearing buddies.
U-Toob has lost of videos which break down the process.
U-Toob has lost of videos which break down the process.
Posted on 5/7/24 at 1:13 pm to wimberley
It's a shame that you can't find people to complete simple labor tasks for pay anymore. Most won't even quote jobs at a "don't want it" price, they just refuse the work completely. Leaving a lot of money on the table for simple tasks.
Posted on 5/8/24 at 7:43 am to wimberley
It’s not a terrible job if you’ve never done it. I suggest watching some YouTube videos to get a feel for the job. You don’t need a seal puller. You can pop the seal out with a big flat head. Changing the bearings isn’t bad. You need to make sure they’re packed with grease! If the bearing races in the hub are pitted, scared etc and need replacing that’s a different story. Driving them out and pressing new ones in isn’t for everyone. When going back up don’t over tighten the castle nut. To tight and your bearings will get hot. Good luck.
Posted on 5/9/24 at 9:16 pm to wimberley
Remember to preload the bearings!
When you do it, run the castle nut down hand tight, then tighten with your socket, kinda snugish- then back off 1/4 turn and install cotter pin.
Make sure hubs turn freely after that. You should feel a little drag. There should be no slack on how the hub seats on the spindle.
When you do it, run the castle nut down hand tight, then tighten with your socket, kinda snugish- then back off 1/4 turn and install cotter pin.
Make sure hubs turn freely after that. You should feel a little drag. There should be no slack on how the hub seats on the spindle.
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