Parts Needed To Convert Triple Axle Boat Trailer With 3,500LB Axles From Grease to Oil Lube
Updated 06/09/2024 | Published 05/28/2024
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Question:
Im interested in converting my boat axles to oil bath. It has 3 3500 axles with drum surge brakes. Can you help
asked by: Wayne H
Expert Reply:
First you are going to want to confirm the bearings, grease seal and cap used on your axles. Some older and boat specific 3,500lb axles use different size seals and caps. The Kodiak XL ProLube Kit # XLPROLUBE1980KIT you found fits the standard 3,500lb axle sizes. The grease cap fits a 1.98" hub bore and the included seal fits a 1.72" spindle landing for the seal. If this matches what you have you will need 3 of these kits and I recommend getting 6 of each Inner Bearings # L68149, Inner Races # L68111, Outer Bearings # L44649 and Outer Races # L44610. This will be much easier than trying to clean all the grease out of your current bearings and the new races ensure the new bearings wear in correctly with the races.
If you find you have a different seal size or hub bore please let me know so I can verify the correct parts needed.
Wayne
6/5/2024
The seal number is a CR seal 16657
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Kodiak XL ProLube Kit for 3500-lb Axles
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- 1.99 Inch
- 3500 lbs Axle
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Wayne
6/1/2024
If I get you the seal number, will that tell you what the axle spindle size is? I have spare bearings and seals already.