I may replace my ten year old neverlube bearings just for peace of mind. I was wondering if an auto parts store might carry the equivalent bearing or if anyone would have a replacement of higher quality. My trailer has 7000 lbs. axles with 8000 lbs. brake assemblies. Does anyone have any experience with these Dexter bearings? I know I can get them through Dexter, but I'd like to get the highest quality I can get. The labor and time are worth more than the bearings, so I'd like to get good ones. I want to stay with sealed bearings.

Most any auto parts store would have them but a place that sells trailers might have some with a little more quality.

Etrailer has them. Redline Brand made by Timken (which I think is mfg. in China now)???????LINKMight see if can be cross referenced by a axle bearing supply house but I think Timken is it for the 50mm sealed bearing/Dexter axle

Thanks. I've bought from etrailer before. I'll see if the part number cross references to something made in US or Europe.

Just be careful, If you have the true Dexter Never-r-Lube bearings they are not the same as standard RV bearings and doubt you would get them at the normal outlets. Plus I understand they may require a press for removal and replacement.

I have true Dexter NevRlube bearings. I suspect they might require pressing in but have a friend who can do it.

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RinconVTR
Explorer
Apr 12, 2014
howardwheeler wrote:
I may replace my ten year old neverlube bearings just for peace of mind. I was wondering if an auto parts store might carry the equivalent bearing or if anyone would have a replacement of higher quality. My trailer has 7000 lbs. axles with 8000 lbs. brake assemblies. Does anyone have any experience with these Dexter bearings? I know I can get them through Dexter, but I'd like to get the highest quality I can get. The labor and time are worth more than the bearings, so I'd like to get good ones. I want to stay with sealed bearings.

Do you replace the wheel bearings in your cars and trucks for a warm fuzzy feeling also? Those "neverlubes" are pretty much one and the same as automotive wheel bearings.

Just check them for play or anything short of a smooth rotation.
Veebyes
Explorer II
Apr 12, 2014
Howardwheeler, I PM'd you. For everyone else big savings can be had if you shop around.
howardwheeler
Explorer
Apr 12, 2014
I have true Dexter NevRlube bearings. I suspect they might require pressing in but have a friend who can do it.
Michelle_S
Explorer III
Apr 12, 2014
Just be careful, If you have the true Dexter Never-r-Lube bearings they are not the same as standard RV bearings and doubt you would get them at the normal outlets. Plus I understand they may require a press for removal and replacement.
howardwheeler
Explorer
Apr 12, 2014
Thanks. I've bought from etrailer before. I'll see if the part number cross references to something made in US or Europe.
Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Apr 12, 2014
Etrailer has them. Redline Brand made by Timken (which I think is mfg. in China now)???????

LINK

Might see if can be cross referenced by a axle bearing supply house but I think Timken is it for the 50mm sealed bearing/Dexter axle
K_Charles
Explorer
Apr 12, 2014
Most any auto parts store would have them but a place that sells trailers might have some with a little more quality.

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