Nev R Lube bearings

I replaced two NevRlube bearings at a total cost under $300. I found the two leaking grease slightly. They are 8 years old with lots of miles.

At a minimum I would carry a new bearing and a 6" long pipe the right diameter to press the bearing out (may need to have one machined). It will be easier to find a press than a bearing & tool.

I too lost a bearing and axle. Now I carry two complete hubs. Won't help if another axle is damaged but what are the odds?

Remember they are never lube not never check or replace, I changed ours because one was running warm to the touch and it was leaking some grease when i removed it.

Denny

JEBar wrote:
most everything made by man can fail or wear out .... the OEM Nev-R-Lubs installed in our camper have been on the go since October of '05 .... no clue how many miles are on them but the number tops 100,000 .... I do carry a spare hub with one mounted but have never had to use it .... the next time I replace the brake pads I plan to order 3 more hubs and replace the originals .... based on their performance, I wouldn't want a camper without them .... no muss, no fuss, no bother

Jim

OEM on our 5vr. FT 7 yrs. traveling constantly.

Been great set of bearings.

I do shot them with an IR thermometer at each stop (tire thread, hubs, drum face) Never seen more than 10*F difference between all four hubs.

Racefan1 wrote:
Are we talking EZ Lube hubs or Never Lube Hubs. I did not know that there was a hub called Never lube.

Dexter Axles makes both EZ Lube and Never Lube.

With EZ Lube you can add grease through a Zerk fitting. NOT to be confused with Bearing Buddies. Two different systems.

Here is a link: Dexter Axles

Are we talking EZ Lube hubs or Never Lube Hubs. I did not know that there was a hub called Never lube.

Hmmmm, the consensus I was afraid I was going to get.

Oh well, I guess having a couple of spares complete in the drum beats getting stranded out in the middle of nowhere.

I am not in the habit of long time high speed travel. I am in the habit of giving a walkaround lugnut touch for excessive temp most times when we stop for potty break so it is not likely that I will be caught by surprise.

It is going to be an expensive spring refit this year. Getting 4 replacement brake plate units too plus new tires. Still, it is dirt cheap compared to my boating days.

I replaced ours at about 75K and it takes a very strong press to get them out, I used one of the old bearings to press the new ones in. You have to be sure that all the pressure is put on the outside race so the bearing won't be damaged. I ordered ours from Dexter. You will also need a 1 7/16 socket and a way to remove the large snap ring the retains the bearing, the nut is torqued to 145 ft lbs.

Denny

Veebyes wrote:
Is replacement possible by owner without special shop equipment for removing & pressing new bearings in?

No, a press is needed and some kind of a jig so that the new bearing is not damaged when pressed in. My original bearings are 10 years old and check out okay. However I plan on replacing them before this travel season. A machine shop nearby can do the work and I found the best deal so far from Dexter, maker of my axles. They are not cheap so for the recommendation to replace them every two years I'd say not needed and too $$.

I have the Kodiak disk brake system with sealed bearings. I carry a spare rotor with the bearing pressed in already. Easy to change along side the road if needed.