SuperLube Axles

MFL wrote:
You will likely ruin the seal, when removing it, to access the rear bearing. It is best to replace seals. You can take the numbers off the axle placard, and call axle manufacturer, with that info. They will know what seals, by the numbers on axle, and can sell the proper ones to you, or advise where to purchase.

Also, a good bearing/seal parts supply can likely match them up. I like having the proper new ones in hand, before removal, but that's just me.

Lots of opinions on use of EZ-lube feature. I have used mine, with no issue, but have hand packed initially to know what grease is in there.

Jerry

To know they are packed well and the bearings are greased using the superlube feature, one would have to pump a ton of grease to where it pushes out the front of the hub...otherwise how would we know we are even greasing the bearings at all? From what i've read pumping it full of grease is what can cause problems with getting grease on the brakes.

How often are we supposed to be packing bearings anyways? The trailer has maybe 5000 miles if i were to guess and the manual says every 10,000. While its not a rush i wanted to inspect the grease situation anyways in the coming months. I have not heard of any vehicle needing bearings to be packed that often. On that same note though i also have not looked at any maintenance manuals for vehicles that weigh 9,000 lbs.


my frustration from the manufacture of the axle assembly is the fact that they should be paying to repair brakes with grease on them. They are advertising a feature that is what sounds to be hit and miss...i would rather not take chances. How are they still in business?