Comparing Saf-T Lube System and Bearing Buddies

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I have a new 2020 single axle boat trailer that came with the Saf-T-Lube system. I read where these allow water to get into your bearings and they should be replaced with Bearing Buddies. What do the trailer experts have to say?

asked by: Bill I

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The Saf-T-Lube system is similar to the EZ lube spindles that we do carry which allows you to pump grease to the middle of the spindle bearing area through a grease fitting at the end of the spindle. If you look far enough online you'll see people who praise and bash all three systems mentioned. I would personally feel more comfortable with the Saf-T-Lube over the Bearing Buddy system since it pushes the grease through the front of the hub. The Bearing Buddy system is the easiest to overfill the hubs with and blow out the grease seal.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Yes, the Safe-T-Lube hubs and axles will generally use the same parts as the Dexter EZ Lube axles. I see that you were looking at the Replacement Spindle Washer #5-101. This can definitely be used on a Safe-T-Lube axle. If you are needing other…

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That is a Timken seal with the part number 171255TC, so you can use the Grease Seal - Double Lip - ID 1.719" / OD 2.565" - for 3,500-lb Axles - Qty 1 #58846 as the replacement or you can get a pair with part #RG06-050.

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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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Your statement (I have heard others say that you should never mix marine grease with general purpose grease, but mixing different brands of marine grease wont hurt.) sums up the way I have used grease all of my life. Being raised around all kinds of…

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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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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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Hi Paul, you’re definitely on the right track here, and I can help you narrow this down with confidence. With your tandem 3,500 lb Dexter axles and 33 inch spacing, both the Dexter EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 and the Lippert Road Armor part #LC53CK are…

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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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Answer 9

Hey Jeff. There is definitely a correlation between weight and capacity. I've listed the weight of all three of the Power Mountain Tallboy Off-Road Bottle Jacks we have below: Power Mountain Tallboy Off-Road Bottle Jack - 7-15/16" to…

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Answer 10

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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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 12

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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