Which is Better an EZ Lube Spindle or a Bearing Buddy Setup
Published 01/19/2016
Question:
I have NON greaseable spindles on my 2007 forest river TT and would like to upgrade. The two options are either new EZ lube spindles or bearing buddies. Which is the better option performance wise: Would bearing buddies work as well as EZ lube spindles or do the spindles get the grease into the bearing better. Thanks for the help.
asked by: Carl R
Helpful Expert Reply:
An EZ lube spindle will be better because it allows you to insert grease from inside the spindle where the bearings are and push out the old grease whereas with a Bearing Buddy you basically just get to push grease through the front of the hub.
I attached a link to a page that has all of the EZ lube spindles we carry. The advantage to a Bearing Buddy would be that it would be much easier to install since they basically just replace the grease cap whereas with a new spindle you have to have them professionally installed and require removing all of the hubs.
To pick out the correct spindle will require you to measure the spindle where the bearings and seals ride so that you can get the correct one to fit your current hubs.
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#84 E-Z Lube Spindle w/ Brake Flange for 3,500-lb Trailer Axle - 1-3/4" Diameter
- Trailer Spindles
- EZ Lube Spindle
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- L68149
- 1-3/4 Inch Diameter
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- For 3500 lb Axle
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