How to Grease Utility Trailer Bearings
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- Опубликовано: 8 авг 2020
- I have a Karavan flatbed (snowmobile) trailer which I converted into a utility trailer by building sides for. I just did an overhaul of this trailer including new wheels, sides, and decking. The only step left was to grease the bearings. This video shows the steps of how to do that.
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Agreed!!! So good so real so nice.
"Dad, I love you". Brightened my day. Give that child a BIG hug.
Her "I love you" melted my heart
Thanks and love that “Dad, I love you” part the most. You’re doing great as a Dad
Wasn't going to comment until I heard, 'Dad, I love you' and you responding, 'Love you too'.
Thank you!
Oh my goodness, “Dad, I love you” obviously precious
Super Video! Straight and to the point with no stupid 2 minute introduction. Great job filming and knowledge. Bout to grease mine. Have a great Navy day!
Very nice anxiety free learning. Especially for the novice. Great to see family working together - makes the vid especially useful! There’s more than one lesson learned in this short clip. Thanks ~
Thank you very much for the nice comment. Hope it works out well for you.
Great to have a helper. simple instructions but what I needed, thanks.
Love the “dad I love you” part of this video.
Great tutotial! Quick and clear. Perfect for a newbie like me attempting this for the first time on my landscaping flatbed trailer. 👍Such sweet kiddos ;) Thank You!
Sounds like you have a great little helper! And thanks for the helpful video.
Great video, very helpful on my Express trailer. I love the kids, "Dad... dad, I love you!" LOL Hold onto those moments brother
Useful video. Thanks for the info! 👍
good prsentation. brief to the point. thank you
Good job dad!
What I've learned is this...if the rear bearing was not packed with sufficient grease in the first place, this method isn't going to fix it. Instead, the entire hub should be disassembled, cleaned, and checked carefully for defects. If they're still good, then repack and reinstall. Otherwise you're just guessing what's going on in there.
Good choice in grease, I use Red N Tacky on everything.
Everything !!!
Good video. Will help someone like me. Ty
Great Dad
Happy Father’s Day
This video made my day! Thanks!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Perfect!! Thank you
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Thank you!
That was sweet moment when your helper said he loved you. Good for you not worrying about interruptions while filming. Question: with the EZ fill cert how do you know when all the old grease has been replaced by the new grease?
Thanks for watching! When you see the new clean grease come out of the center of the hub you should be all set.
Thanks.
Great video! Question - do all bearing systems require the same “fitting” or “connector” from the grease gun? Is the fitting called a “zerc” fitting?
Thanks! Trailers have various different types of bearings, but they all require grease. I don’t think all types of hubs have grease common fittings though. There would be other methods of greasing those types of bearings. I believe the ones on my trailer are called EZ-lube. You are correct, the fitting is called a zerk. Thanks for watching.
Wow I was completely lost on why my axles sounded like I was flinging the teeth on a chainsaw but the lack of grease or should I say none at all would explain that . Do most new axles come like that with no grease?
They should be greased from the factory but doesn’t hurt to do your own.
looks like there was no grease at all in those hubs, been running dry all these years
Do you need to grease two wheels or just one side? Thanks
Thanks for watching. I would recommend you do both in the same job.
How does this ensure the interior bearing has gotten fresh grease?
Once you pump the grease through you should see all the old grease coming out of the hub. When you see the new grease coming out of the hub then you know that the old grease is being replaced.
@@hobbyhandyman Ok so the assumption is that if you have grease exiting the front that the whole cavity inside the hub is filled, and grease is properly lubricating the rear bearing?
Thanks for replying ....
How often do you grease it? Like every year?
Depends on how much you use the trailer. Shouldn’t have to do it too much. You can pump a little in each year to see what the grease looks like coming out the other side.
Are you post to.use wheel bearing grease?
The grease I used is Lucas red n tacky multipurpose grease which can be used on wheel bearings among other items.
How do you know you haven’t over greased?
Great question. The bearings on this particular trailer and many utility/boat trailers I have come across are part of an EZ lube hub. As you pump the grease in it pushes the old grease out so it would be difficult to over grease it. The way they are designed prevents pressure from building up. I push the grease through until I see the clean grease start to come out. I then wipe off the excess.
Thank-you for the reply. I have bearing buddies on a boat trailer and a utility trailer. Up to this point I have had both serviced by professionals because of the limited use of each. Is it safe to assume that while travelling at highway speeds, checking your bearings for temperature each time you stop and finding them cool to warm to the touch, you have no issues. Is it also safe to assume that jacking your trailer up and spinning the wheel, hearing no noise and feeling no wobble, that you have no issues. Thank-you. Greg
That’s the process I have always taken and it has worked out for me. I typically do a once over before a long trip.
Hobby Handyman Thank-you for your time. All the best. Greg
Your daughter voice bombing the vid? 🫶🏽