How To Tell When Hub Is Full Of Grease After Replacing Bearings and Grease Seals

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After greasing and installing new bearing and seal kit how much grease do you pump into the fitting on the axle after completion?

asked by: Donald C

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On a E-Z Lube Spindle # TRU74FR you will pump in Grease # L11390 with a Grease Gun # L30416 until you see it begin to push grease past the spindle nut. If you are using Bearing Buddies # BB84SR the grease will seep around piston edges and into barrel when full.

expert reply by: Bud M

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The Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 2K Axles #AKHD-545-2-EZ-1K includes the 1" inner diameter Bearings #L44643. The Assembly #AKHD-545-2-EZ-2K includes the 1-1/16" inner diameter Bearings #L44649. To determine which ones will…

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Answer 2

It sounds like you are asking what wire should be ground and which is power for installation of the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Kit #23-458-459. The wires can be used for either, so if you want to use the black for ground you can, and…

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Sup Jesse - cool name! The #AKHD-545-35-EZ-K hub is going to use the 1.98" bearding buddies. For that we have #BB1980A for chrome or #BB1980A-SS for stainless Steel, which is what I recommend.

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The model 1980 Bearing Buddy simply means that they fit a 1.980 inch hub bore. There is one difference of note between Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors #BB1980A (Chrome Plated) or #BB1980A-SS (Stainless Steel) and the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors…

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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 #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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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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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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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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Answer 10

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 11

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

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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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