Switching to Oil Bath on Tuff Trailer TSA6000T

Updated 05/11/2025 | Published 05/07/2025

Question:

I’m looking to swap the hybrid grease in my shield boat trailer hubs to a marine grease. Currently uses that hybrid grease that turns to oil when warmed, I think it’s by ufp. It’s a tuff trailer 6000t. I think I can do this if I swap out the inner seals. Anyway to confirm and get recommendation on seals?

asked by: Joe H

Expert Reply:

Hey Joe! Make sure you get everything completely cleaned out before making the switch. Also, if you don't have an oil cap you will want one along with the seal. A kit like the # XLPROLUBE1980KIT will work if you have 3,500 lb axles. If you have different axles/hubs you will need to identify them to find the right replacement parts. Can you send me a picture of your axle tag?

expert reply by: Robin H

Kodiak XL ProLube Kit
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Joe

5/11/2025

Thanks Robin. Axles are 3500lb. So looks like need to swap the seals, what about the bearings and races? Can I reuse the old ones?

Robin H.

5/11/2025

@Joe you can. However, I don't know much about that hybrid grease so I don't know how hard it is to get rid of, might be better to just swap them out with new ones # L68149 and # L44649. If you don't want the kit and want seals separately you can use the # TMK58ZR