Should Bearing Buddy System Replace Sure Lube Hub Setup on Trailer
Published 04/05/2019
Question:
I have a 2007 tidewater trailer with reliable sure lube axles. It is new to me so I am replacing everything down to the spindle, it was in salt water and will continue to be. I was unaware that it had the sure lube system until I got to the seal sleeves holes through sleeve exiting the back of the spindle. The previous owner did not have sure lube grease caps on it. I have bearing buddies ready to go on it but now I am thinking, I should be using sure lube caps. Can you use bearing buddies with sure lube system or only the sure lube caps which i am not finding on your site. The other option is to not drill the new sleeves for the sure lube holes and just use the bearing buddies as intended. I like the idea of the sure lube system but want to do it right. Can you give me a recommendation of which way is best?
asked by: Bradley J
Expert Reply:
By Sure Lube you mean like an EZ Lube setup that has zerk fittings on the ends of the spindles to grease through the middle of the hub? That's what I was able to find when Googling your setup. If so, you can install a Bearing Buddy over this style of hub but it's typically better to stick with the EZ Lube setup as it applies grease in a way that's easier to reach the bearings.
If you can get me the diameter of your hub where the grease cap fits I can get you a cap with a removable center section so you can apply grease as needed.
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Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 2717SS - Stainless Steel (Pair)
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Caps
- Bearing Protector Grease Cap
- 2.72 Inch
- 5200 lbs Axle
- 6000 lbs Axle
- 7000 lbs Axle
- Bearing Buddy
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