Upgrading From Grease Filled Hubs To Oil Filled Hubs On a 3,500LB Axle

Updated 09/06/2022 | Published 09/03/2022

Products Featured in This Question

Kodiak XL ProLube Kit for 3500-lb Axles

(81)

$92.04

Grease Seal - Double Lip - ID 1.719" / OD 2.565" - for 3,500-lb Axles

(2870)

$9.69

Hub Bearing Kit for Lippert, Dexter, and AL-KO Axles - 3,500 lb with #84 Spindle

(3042)

$18.62

Kodiak Synthetic Bearing Oil for Oil Bath Hubs - 8 oz Bottle

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$30.50

Kodiak XL ProLube Oil Bath Hub Body and Cap - 1.98"

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$36.85

Replacement Seal for Kodiak XL ProLube Kit for 3500-lb Axles

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$26.04

Question:

Replacement Seal for Kodiak XL ProLube Kit for 3500-lb Axles, Can I use these seals to replace 2.56 x 1.719 seals on a boat trailer hub using grease?

asked by: Cooney

Expert Reply:

The Kodiak XL ProLube Kit # XLPROLUBE1980KIT can be used in place of your Grease Seal # 58846(2.565" OD, 1.719" ID) if you are converting your hubs to oil bath. The Seal # XLPROLUBE1980SEAL for oil bath hubs will require you to replace your bearings with a Bearing Kit # BK2-100 to ensure you get all the grease out of your hub.

I recommend carrying an extra Cap # xlprolube1980 and Oil # XLPROLUBE with your trailer in the event the rubber plug falls out or the cap gets damaged. Then you will not be driving around without lube on your bearings.