What Type of Grease Comes in CE Smith Trailer Hubs

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Hi, I bought 2 CE Smith CE13515 trailer idler hub assemblies last fall and havent installed them yet. My question is what type of grease is prepackaged in these? Is it lithium or calcium sulfonate. I hear you shouldnt mix grease formulas and want to make sure I use the same grease they come with when prepacked. Thanks, Joe G.

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Hey Joseph, the CE Smith trailer hubs we offer that are pre-greased like the part # CE13515 come with the LMX Red grease like the # L11390.

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Jameson C.

2/10/2026

Hey Joe, how did things go once you used the LMX Red grease with your CE Smith trailer hubs? Your update could make it easier for the next person wondering about matching grease types.

Answer 1

If you're just needing replacement bearings, races and grease seals, you'll need the following per hub: • #L44649 Outer Bearing • #L68149 Inner Bearing • #L44610 Outer Race • #L68111 Inner Race • #168255TB Grease Seal If you're wanting to…

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Answer 2

Hey Randy! The CE Smith Trailer Hub Assembly w/ Carrying Case item #CE13515 comes pre greased with a marine formula grease like item #L54FR. It'll fit 3,500 lbs axles with #84 spindles. I can't speak for what's on the shelf in your area…

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Answer 3

Hi Keith, Yes, you can use your Red & Tacky grease as it is compatible with the CE Smith Trailer Hub #CE13515.

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Answer 4

LMX red grease like the #L11390 is what the CE Smith Trailer Idler Hub Assembly #CE13515 typically comes with and is the best all-around grease for trailer hubs so it's what I recommend. This will also be compatible with non-red grease if you…

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Answer 5

Hey Dale, you do not need to use an outer bearing washer with the CE Smith hub part #CE13515 that you referenced. You can put it on your spindle without one and it will be just fine. Are you wanting this as a backup or do you need a new huib?

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Answer 6

EZ Lube spindles are generally preferred over Bearing Buddy setups. The EZ lube allows you to insert grease down the middle of the spindle easily which is basically the best option aside from removing the hub and taking it all apart and cleaning and…

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Answer 7

I recommend using the CE Smith Trailer Idler Hub Assembly #CE13515 for your Calkins boat trailer. These have the 5 on 4-1/2" bolt pattern and is prepacked and greased for your spindle. You can add the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors #BB1980A-SS…

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Answer 8

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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Answer 9

Yes you can use a Bearing Buddy on your current axle setup but you'll have to remove the zerk/grease fitting. What you have now is an EZ lube spindle which allows you to push grease through the middle of the spindle but you can install a Bearing…

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Answer 10

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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Answer 11

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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Answer 12

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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