Trailer Bearings

[Colbyt]

Here is a link to youtube where Ky afield shows you how to pack bearings!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsCH1d6R7J0

An excellent video. I would not use gasoline to soak the parts. Use diesel or K-1. Those tend to be a bit safer. Taking the wheel off the hub also allows the hub to be soaked to remove all grease. A baby bottle brush works well to clean the interior of the hub.

[MSD]

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Pre-G...its/701816.uts
Something like this is very handy to keep in the truck. Kinda like an insurance policy. You can shop around and find cheaper ones, but everything come in a handy storage box.

[GeoFisher]

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Pre-G...its/701816.uts
Something like this is very handy to keep in the truck. Kinda like an insurance policy. You can shop around and find cheaper ones, but everything come in a handy storage box.

Man, WHAT a great idea........I'm gonna have to get one.......

[sweetwater]

Man, WHAT a great idea........I'm gonna have to get one.......

I agree, not as expensive as you'd think it would be either. Add one of these and you're in business. http://www.cabelas.com/product/Quick...h-All+Products

[Luke512]

Thanks for all the suggestions guys! Just don't want another trip like that, that was long, tiring, and horrible!

[Embrey]

find it on you tube or something. bearings are about the easiest maintenance thing you can do. the way you learn is tear it apart, so you have to figure it out .

[outdoorsman_33]

This happened at one time or another to most of us. After it happens you ensure to pack the bearings with new grease and seals each year!

[dac244]

Something I have always done anytime I am towing the boat and stop for gas or a bite to eat or whatever I always like too feel each hub and make sure they are not overly warm. which could possibly indicate a potential problem.

[bassinking]

did you win the tourney?