Thanks for posting! Great step by step video. Pro tip - When reinstalling the castle nut, it's better to tighten the nut firmly with channel locks...this seats the bearings properly inside the hub. Then back the nut back out and hand tighten to where there's no play in the hub.
Thanks for posting. Somehow I didn't know or think you could just get a whole new hub. A few years ago I replaced the bearings in my trailer hubs which was a lot of work and I needed to buy special tools (brass punches and grease packers etc) not including the bearings and then figure out how to do it and hope I did it correctly. This is a much better option for a non mechanic and I now will be purchasing a spare trailer hub to carry with me when towing the trailer for the same reason I carry a spare tire "just in case".
Northern Tools sells complete hub assemblies for about $179. I decided to go that route because my racers were toast and I was sure my existing hub was probably damaged from all the crazy wobbling
I'm converting from 4 lug to 5 lug hub today, figured I'd re assimilate myself with the configuration of trailer hubs, thanks for the short, quality video
It's great to see our hub in this video. If you see the logo with TMW, that's ours. We supplied Dexter, Rockwell, Tie Down and many others. A manufacturer is here.
Brother that was awesome to watch. There are some people that don't know how to do that. That's a good reminder I need to go check the kayak trailer Wheels since I have plenty of time now. Kayak camping trip got cancelled because of this big East Coast storm. 50 mile an hour winds & heavy rains & floods all day cancel the trip. I was really looking forward to this trip. My Adopted son Paul was going with us & this was going to be his first kayak camping trip for him. Again good video brother. Hope you and your family have a good weekend.
Dude, I didn't know it was that simple. I will have to give it a try. I'm mean, before watching your video, I had a blown tire on my trailer, and the whole thing was jacked up. Needless to say, I had to call a tow truck to come get it. I was pissed off because I was about 3-4 miles away from my school to do an event. Thanks again!
@@southernsalt I finally had time to replace my "faulty" trailer hub. The hardest part was getting the old cotter pin out :) Your instructions are spot on, and my new hub is in place. Thank you sir!!
Thank you so much for this video. It's very helpful I just recently bought a trailer. The tires are messed up and so is the hub, I kept on looking online where I could find a good video. that would show how to remove Once again thank you so much
Good video on hub replacement. I have been doing axle repairs and maintenance for 40 plus years. The dust cap with the rubber insert will leak. I install buddy bearings with 19B covers.
Finally, been looking and looking and looking for the answer. I bought a Harbor Freight video and one of the points is to repack the bearings. But all of the videos nobody showed nor stated about greasing the hub after you put it on. Heck I've even asked a few mechanics hey when I put this hub back on do I need to add more grease and I'd been getting blank stares back. I've been sitting on the damn trailer in my garage since July trying to find "HUB" bearing greasing something actually talked about needing to continue greasing said hub after installation. I hate when I have a feeling that something is missing and you sure enough something was. Or maybe I just found an answer that is convenient to my thoughts. Thanks
Thank you Sir! My hubby complains hard with any maintenance on the boat or the trailer. This was a huge help. Taking it to the boat mechanic for new hubs would be robbery.
I got a problem with my utility trailer one wheel is sideways but the axle it not bent but the tire does not wiggle to the side what do you recommend to try?
Castle nut should be tightened a good bit while rotating the hub. This seats the bearings. Then back off the nut and adjust lightly by hand. Seating the bearings is a very important part of the process. It takes about 30 to 40 foot pounds of torque to get them seated.
Love this video for so many reasons: 1. it's 2 years old and your fingers should just about be clean. 2. you do things like I do > no nonsense< and 3. using basic tools. (except the one to take off the tire). How often would you say they need changing? thank you again
good video and info on the install sir....i need to do the same here soon on my trailer,may i ask what price range was the new hub you got and where is a good place to get one.I will probably have to do both wheels as my trailer is kind of old,so it needs maintance very soon.. thanks god bless.
@@matstanley9635 yes thank you. I found them like a month ago… lol it’s a slow process but my trailer is coming together nicely… definitely worth the 55”tv trade and 400$
Yes, he placed it right under the leaf spring. So there’s no torsion on the axle because the jack is lifting right where the weight of the load is sitting on the axle.
Trailer Parts Superstore and eTrailer have everything needed online, plus excellent phone advice and videos. The online source I used easily set me up with a new axle and compatible hub assemblies for my older small boat trailer, which had an obsolete axle size. I also replaced the springs, so after wiring and winch it's a "new" trailer.
Terrific job. The only thing I'd point out is that you spent so much time pumping the jack before it reached the axle. I'm thinking that you aren't aware there is a screw end and you unscrew the round part to just about meet the axle before you start pumping it. This way it's taking the load by the 2nd or 3rd pump.
The screw I'm talking about is inside the piston which raises when you pump the jack. You can unscrew it a couple of inches to be just under your lift point. In the video the piston was maybe 2 inches below the trailer, it was put into fast forward, but it appeared to be 20 or so pumps just to make contact before it would even start lifting. By extending the piston with the screw it would have been lifting by the 3rd pump.
The easiest way to make sure you get the right one is to either reach out to the manufacturer and get your hub specs or pull the bad hub off first and take it with you to the parts store.
I know Bro but I wouldn't take those lugs off stuff completely like that then jack it up because if the tire shifts under the weight, you could end up with broken studs or worse bent studs or even worse yet the tire falls or POPS out to a knee bar or on your or someone's hand or foot to cause a sprain. Best to just crack those open on a Sure Town Loose but still close to the edge then lift those things up Man. Instead of hitting the hub with a hammer even lightly will dent up the metal, just use a thin Flat Head screw driver at the seam... Cheers !
It's a good idea (each time before going out with the boat) to lift each side of the axle and spin the tire. If it gives a roaring sound, replace the hub or bearings immediately. Don't take it out on the road or you well may end up with a several hundred dollar bill for towing. It's easy to do.
Take it out for a drive, jack it back up and check it again. Good chance it will require tightening since you didn’t torque down the castle nut before backing off and hand-tightening. NBD. Just check it again after a quick drive and you’ll be OK. 😊
Thanks for posting! Great step by step video. Pro tip - When reinstalling the castle nut, it's better to tighten the nut firmly with channel locks...this seats the bearings properly inside the hub. Then back the nut back out and hand tighten to where there's no play in the hub.
Nice to see I'm not the only one who does mechanical work wearing flip flops. Proof we live in the South.
😂 yessir
@@southernsalt In fact, I finished this job on my trailer last night wearing flip flops. Thank you for a good video!
Lol facts.
I never thought about buying a new hub, I always thought I had to replace the bearings and seals. Thanks for the reality check
Good deal! Glad it helped
Thanks for posting. Somehow I didn't know or think you could just get a whole new hub. A few years ago I replaced the bearings in my trailer hubs which was a lot of work and I needed to buy special tools (brass punches and grease packers etc) not including the bearings and then figure out how to do it and hope I did it correctly. This is a much better option for a non mechanic and I now will be purchasing a spare trailer hub to carry with me when towing the trailer for the same reason I carry a spare tire "just in case".
Northern Tools sells complete hub assemblies for about $179. I decided to go that route because my racers were toast and I was sure my existing hub was probably damaged from all the crazy wobbling
I'm converting from 4 lug to 5 lug hub today, figured I'd re assimilate myself with the configuration of trailer hubs, thanks for the short, quality video
Thank you!!
20 ton jack for a kayak trailer... love it! Thanks for the video, I need to do a couple axles.
Great video! You covered everything and didn’t waste any time! Thank you man!
Thanks man I appreciate it!!
Thank you for showing me what I was missing I've watched your video multiple times I appreciate you going step by step thank you
Thank you!!
It's great to see our hub in this video. If you see the logo with TMW, that's ours. We supplied Dexter, Rockwell, Tie Down and many others. A manufacturer is here.
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I need to replace a hub on a Triton LT PWC trailer, how can I tell which hub assembly I need?
Brother that was awesome to watch. There are some people that don't know how to do that. That's a good reminder I need to go check the kayak trailer Wheels since I have plenty of time now. Kayak camping trip got cancelled because of this big East Coast storm. 50 mile an hour winds & heavy rains & floods all day cancel the trip. I was really looking forward to this trip. My Adopted son Paul was going with us & this was going to be his first kayak camping trip for him. Again good video brother. Hope you and your family have a good weekend.
Yeah man that storm was pretty bad when it came through here. Y’all be safe.
Dude, I didn't know it was that simple. I will have to give it a try. I'm mean, before watching your video, I had a blown tire on my trailer, and the whole thing was jacked up. Needless to say, I had to call a tow truck to come get it. I was pissed off because I was about 3-4 miles away from my school to do an event. Thanks again!
great video. simple and to the point. replacing mine very soon now!
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Awesome! I’m starting mine right now. I found a pair to replace both my hubs for $60 on Amazon. Not bad
Thank you man this is exactly what I needed to learn. You saved me some time and money. Awesome
Awesome, glad it helped!!
Thanks!
Thank you!!!
Nice walkthrough and convinced me to do it vs taking it to a shop.
Awesome glad this helped
Nice step by step summary! Thank you for the detailed video!
Thank you!
@@southernsalt I finally had time to replace my "faulty" trailer hub. The hardest part was getting the old cotter pin out :) Your instructions are spot on, and my new hub is in place. Thank you sir!!
Well explained; and nice tool looks like a cordless impact driver
Thank you so much for this video. It's very helpful I just recently bought a trailer. The tires are messed up and so is the hub, I kept on looking online where I could find a good video. that would show how to remove Once again thank you so much
🙌 awesome, I’m glad it helped!!
Thanks for posting this great video! Swapping out my hub doesn't seem so overwhelming now! Cheers mate!
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Good video on hub replacement. I have been doing axle repairs and maintenance for 40 plus years. The dust cap with the rubber insert will leak. I install buddy bearings with 19B covers.
Thanks for the information!
Buddy bearings rubber covers also leak
Just wondering if the spindle is bad or wore out is that fixable? Thanks let us know 1🤔🤔🤔🫡🏴☠️🙏💚😮🇺🇸🧐✌️
Yes a great easy to follow video. Well done .
Thanks!!
Finally, been looking and looking and looking for the answer. I bought a Harbor Freight video and one of the points is to repack the bearings. But all of the videos nobody showed nor stated about greasing the hub after you put it on. Heck I've even asked a few mechanics hey when I put this hub back on do I need to add more grease and I'd been getting blank stares back.
I've been sitting on the damn trailer in my garage since July trying to find "HUB" bearing greasing something actually talked about needing to continue greasing said hub after installation.
I hate when I have a feeling that something is missing and you sure enough something was. Or maybe I just found an answer that is convenient to my thoughts.
Thanks
Definitely, going to need a full size grease gun. Now I'm wishing I'd bought a powered one.
Thanks, dude. This is exactly what I needed.
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Thank you Sir! My hubby complains hard with any maintenance on the boat or the trailer. This was a huge help. Taking it to the boat mechanic for new hubs would be robbery.
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fantastic content, thank you so much for taking video of this process for us.
Thank you!!
I got a problem with my utility trailer one wheel is sideways but the axle it not bent but the tire does not wiggle to the side what do you recommend to try?
Castle nut should be tightened a good bit while rotating the hub. This seats the bearings. Then back off the nut and adjust lightly by hand. Seating the bearings is a very important part of the process. It takes about 30 to 40 foot pounds of torque to get them seated.
100% right.
Also, you should have bent the end of the cotter pin over the top of the castle nut.
Where is the jack stand. Goodby footsie.
Got on here to ask something similar.
@@jamesmetcalfe8788it’s hooked up to the truck
Looking for an impact drill. What do you have?
Love this video for so many reasons: 1. it's 2 years old and your fingers should just about be clean. 2. you do things like I do > no nonsense< and 3. using basic tools. (except the one to take off the tire). How often would you say they need changing? thank you again
Thanks for sharing. This video help me out.
good video and info on the install sir....i need to do the same here soon on my trailer,may i ask what price range was the new hub you got and where is a good place to get one.I will probably have to do both wheels as my trailer is kind of old,so it needs maintance very soon.. thanks god bless.
I get them from Northern Tool and it typically is around $55 a hub.
Where would I find a hub assembly for trailer ? First time owning and replacing a hub on trailer. Good video thank you and I will subscribe
Northern Tools has them.
@@southernsalt I’ve never heard of that place. I’m from northwest Arkansas. I’ll google that
Thanks for the suggestion.
Tractor Supply has trailer hub assemblies for sale
@@matstanley9635 yes thank you. I found them like a month ago… lol it’s a slow process but my trailer is coming together nicely… definitely worth the 55”tv trade and 400$
Is there a link to the assembly that’s already packed?
What diameter is your spindle (Shaft) I need to fix my hub assembly and I’m trying to order the right parts
Great job brother! Thanks for the shout out, lol!
What hub did you end up going with? Brand? Great video man!
Thank you, is that a good place to put the jack? I thought it could cause the axle to bend?
Yes, he placed it right under the leaf spring. So there’s no torsion on the axle because the jack is lifting right where the weight of the load is sitting on the axle.
What's the part number for the pre-greased hub? Thanks
Any idea where I can get the seal and the cover that your were hammering off while rotating?
Somewhere in central California also where’d you get that wheel hub assembly lol
I get everything from northern tool
Simple easy to the point great job
Thank you!!
I lost whole cap assembly, also would need to order these
How do I order the correct hub for my trailer ? And where are they purchased ?
I have same question?
Clear and to the point! Excellent
Thank you!
Awesome video, what size tires is that set up?
Always a good idea to sit on the floor with your legs under the trailer. No wheel chocks, no jack stand.
Man didn't even put up a dang cinderblock
Right, he could have been killed with that 20lbs of distributed weight stuck on his leg if it fell
Nice video!! What size spindle is on your axle and is your hub assembly rated for 2000 or 3500 pounds?
Where you buy that hub assembly at ?
I got it from Yellow Hammer Kayaks which is where I purchased the trailer.
Excellent vid. Got right to it.
Yessir, thanks!
What stores sell hub assembly
Northern Tool is where I get mine
Trailer Parts Superstore and eTrailer have everything needed online, plus excellent phone advice and videos. The online source I used easily set me up with a new axle and compatible hub assemblies for my older small boat trailer, which had an obsolete axle size. I also replaced the springs, so after wiring and winch it's a "new" trailer.
Basic question: how do you know what to order for the replacement hubs? Thanks in advance for your help.
I bring my old hub in with me when I buy new ones to make sure it’s a match.
@@southernsalt Thanks
Do you know how to replace the whole spindle?
Would've been great to put the part number or the link you bought this one from.
Hello great video can I buy that exact hub on Amazon or where can I buy at please provide information Thanks.
I get mine from Northern Tools
How do you determine which exact hub assembly fits a particular trailer?
Bolt pattern and measurement of hub.
Appreciate the video man!
Thank you u helped me a lot
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Great video thanks
awesome video my brother
Thank you
Great video man. I don't even need to watch.
Thanks.
Great video, thank you!!
Thank you!
Are there some trailers that don't have a collar pin?
Not that I’m aware of. The cotter pin keeps the castle nut from backing off
Where did you buy your prepacked hub?
Northern Tool
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you!
Could you share the hub product, link/name?
You need to rotate the hub assembly while adding grease to keep from blowing the rear seal out
Thank you .... GREAT VIDEO!!!
Thank you!!
Nice video !
Thank you
great job
Thanks!
Terrific job. The only thing I'd point out is that you spent so much time pumping the jack before it reached the axle. I'm thinking that you aren't aware there is a screw end and you unscrew the round part to just about meet the axle before you start pumping it. This way it's taking the load by the 2nd or 3rd pump.
could you please clarify location of the screw, is it at the trailer side?
The screw I'm talking about is inside the piston which raises when you pump the jack.
You can unscrew it a couple of inches to be just under your lift point.
In the video the piston was maybe 2 inches below the trailer, it was put into fast forward, but it appeared to be 20 or so pumps just to make contact before it would even start lifting.
By extending the piston with the screw it would have been lifting by the 3rd pump.
@@user-cc9nc5mr6p got it, thanks. do you think i can use factory suv car jack to replace boat trailer hub?
I was thinking the same thing as he kept pumping away. And it would have been nice to see a jack stand. Just in case...
Nice! Thanks
where did you buy your hub at?
Northern tool.
How do you find out what hub to order?
The easiest way to make sure you get the right one is to either reach out to the manufacturer and get your hub specs or pull the bad hub off first and take it with you to the parts store.
Thank you sir!
Step One - put on rubber gloves 😂
Great video and thanks for posting it.
Need to check my trailer. Its a little over a year old. Probably needs some grease added too.
Definitely, I add grease every quarter
Good informative video...but please use a jack stand.
Good job.
Agreed.. the hub is the way to go over packing bearings
Definitely
Where did you get the part?
A local dealer had them but northwest tool also has them.
Good job, definitely a job for rubber gloves.
Lol yes it is.
I have play from the new hubs but not the old ones, can’t figure it out
Make sure hub is all the on and castle but is tightened down all the way and slightly backed off. How much play?
Tapperd hub on a straight spindle
I know Bro but I wouldn't take those lugs off stuff completely like that then jack it up because if the tire shifts under the weight, you could end up with broken studs or worse bent studs or even worse yet the tire falls or POPS out to a knee bar or on your or someone's hand or foot to cause a sprain.
Best to just crack those open on a Sure Town Loose but still close to the edge then lift those things up Man.
Instead of hitting the hub with a hammer even lightly will dent up the metal, just use a thin Flat Head screw driver at the seam...
Cheers !
It's a good idea (each time before going out with the boat) to lift each side of the axle and spin the tire. If it gives a roaring sound, replace the hub or bearings immediately. Don't take it out on the road or you well may end up with a several hundred dollar bill for towing. It's easy to do.
It may be a good idea but I can guarantee you no one does that. Just grease them once a month and check them for wore out bearings
Bearing Buddies are a joke,like the video and your skills.
excellent
Where to get trailer hubs
I get mine from northern tool.
Thank you
Thank you.
Thank you!
The hub you took off looked ok
It wasn’t
Thanks
You bet!
Take it out for a drive, jack it back up and check it again. Good chance it will require tightening since you didn’t torque down the castle nut before backing off and hand-tightening. NBD. Just check it again after a quick drive and you’ll be OK. 😊
Always replace the cotter pin with a new one.
Dam man that’s super simple. So buy the prepackaged
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esay can change it out
Huh?
Also save your old hub. Stick it in your truck if you’re traveling somewhere with the boat and you’ll have a spare if a hub goes bad on the road.
My new hubs came with dust caps. I wouldn’t reuse the old ones. You can buy them for $10 a set
Why wouldn’t you use marine grease on a water trailer smh 🤦♂️
It’s apparent that you don’t pay attention to anything lol
Chock the opposing tire next time! You're lucky it didn't roll around and fall off the jack
It was hooked to my vehicle lol
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