Never lube bearings
I have a fiver with 8000# Dexter axles with never-lube bearings. Has anyone changed these bearing themselves? Do you really need a press to change the bearings?
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I feel "never lube" and "easy lube" bearings provide a false sense of security. The old tried and true hand packed bearings are the best way to go for me. One has to remove the hubs once a year to inspect the brakes, so it is nothing to inspect the bearing and hand pack them at the same time. BTY I use the brass drift punch to replace the races. However it would be easier with a seal/race removal set if one can find one that fits the races for a 6/7000 lb axle. I have not found a source for that tool and if anyone knows where to get one I would be most interested. Seems like Harbor Freight, Sears and NAPA don't carry ones the work for 6/7000 lb axles.
