Are the EZ Lube Grease Caps Waterproof

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Will they keep water out on a submersible trailer?

asked by: Steven W

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The rubber grommet for the Grease Caps # RG04-040 will create a seal that helps keep water and other contaminants out of your hubs, but no grease cap is really "waterproof". The EZ lube caps are going to do just as good of a job as normal grease caps though if that is what you are wondering.

The best way to keep water out of your hubs is to make sure that they have the proper amount of grease in them in addition to a grease cap.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

Hey Steven. What's your question? If your 2,200 lbs axle has a 1-1/16" BTR Spindle you'll have the same inner and outer bearing size item #L44649. You'll need a seal with a 1.25" inner diameter. You can get all of these parts…

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Answer 2

Based on the pictures you attached and the outer bearing measurement you provided, it appears that you have 1-1/16 inch spindle like the BTR EZ Lube Spindle #TRU44FR. This particular spindle is designed for 2,000 pound axles and will use the same…

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Answer 3

Hey Andrew, it looks like those are 2.5k axle hubs made by Dexter, so you can use the Dexter Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 2,500-lb Axles #DX22XR as a replacement. This kit includes the replacement hub, bearings, races, seals, and has the same 5 on…

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Answer 4

One of the big issues that EZ lube spindles create is that it's too easy to put too much grease into them which then either causes the seal to blow out or the cap to leak like what you have found. This oftentimes happens after that first trip…

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Answer 5

It sounds like you have a different size axle than anything we carry. The closest we have is the Dexter Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes - E-Z Lube - 6 on 5-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 86-1/2" - 5.2K #8327816-EB which has spring centers at 71-1/2 inches…

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Answer 6

Generally speaking, there is no need to apply a gasket maker on the outside of a grease seal prior to installing it in the hub. This is not really common practice nor have I ever seen any issues not doing so. That said, I am aware there are certain…

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Answer 7

I confirmed with my contact at Dexter Axle that the grease zerk used in their EZ Lube spindles like #TRU74FR is a standard 1/4-inch pipe thread fitting that you can replace with an item like #Gzerk. Your local hardware store may have one too. You can…

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Answer 8

The zerk fittings on the Dexter Trailer Axle #T3584F-EZ-8974 are a 1/4" pipe thread. If you need a replacement zerk fitting you can use part #Gzerk, which we have confirmed to fit the Dexter Ez-Lube Axles.

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Answer 9

If the zerk fitting has a hex base you can use a properly sized wrench to unscrew it. If not, it might be a press-in fitting which will require some prying to remove. A big set of vice grips clamped onto them tightly should give you the leverage to…

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Answer 10

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 11

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 12

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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