How to Grease Trailer Bearings and Spindle without EZ Lube Axle and Spindle

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How would you recommend greasing the spindle without a zerk fitting and it doesnt appear that there are the grease holes to get grease towards the inside bearing? Thank you

asked by: Matthew

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If you don't have an EZ-Lube spindle on your axle then you'll need to remove the hub, remove and repack the bearings, races and seals manually. Standard trailer bearings should be re-packed and greased every 10,000 to 12,000 miles in normal towing conditions; if you're routinely towing at maximum load or live in an extremely warm and dry area it might be less than that. This will be the only way to properly grease the bearings and spindle to perform this routine maintenance. If you don't already have a bearing packer, you might want to consider using one to make the process easier and a bit cleaner.

I've also linked our comprehensive guide on packing bearings, which includes a step by step guide, for you to have a look at.

expert reply by: Erik B

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Answer 1

You'll want to grease the hubs approximately every 12 months or 12,000 miles for the CE Smith Multi Sport Plus Boat and Kayak Trailer with Bunks #CE48870. This isn't a hard and fast rule and you can do it more often if you like or feel the…

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Answer 2

There isn't a way to install zerk fittings on your spindle to make it an EZ lube spindle, but we do have Bearing Buddies which are designed for spindles like yours that do not have the zerk fittings to make installing grease in them easier. You…

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I have a solution for you, but I do not recommend attempting to drill into the spindle to install a zerk fitting. Instead, I recommend using Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors to help make greasing your trailer axles easier. The Bearing Buddy will…

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Answer 4

The spindle dimensions are as follows: A is the mounting dimension, B is the seal dimension, C is the inner bearing surface, D is the outer bearing surface and E is the diameter of the threaded portion of the spindle for spindle nut selection. Say…

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It is likely you can use the Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 3,500 lb Axles #AKIHUB-5475-35-K as it has the most common bearing and seal for 3,500 lb axles, but you'll need to verify this as we don't have any way of knowing the exact hubs that…

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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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According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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The #84 spindle is just a common way to identify the spindle dimensions typically used for 3,500 lb axles. So instead of listing out the parts, people can just say they have #84 spindles and it's easier to know what fits it. The CE Smith Trailer…

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Answer 9

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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Answer 10

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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Answer 11

Trailer wheel bearings are specific to the spindle that is installed on the axle that is on your trailer. You will need to safely support the trailer, remove the wheel and tire, remove the grease cap, remove the cotter pin and washer that secures the…

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Answer 12

To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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