Advised not to repack bearings???
Two years ago, and with our previous trailer, we had a miserable and expensive bearing failure while 4k miles from home. At the time, we had buddy bearings and were under the impression that they did...
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Many are saying that the "path of least resistance" is out the rear seal. That's confusing to me, as the outer seal is left open for that specific reason. It is a completely open path for the grease. I suppose this is where speed of pumping comes into play.
When some are saying periodically inspect, I assume you just open it up, make sure outer and inner bearings have grease, make sure there is no grease leaking out the back seal into brakes, and just close it up.
With less than 2k miles on the trailer, I might just do the above. If see grease in the right places and none in the brakes, I'll just close it back. I don't know why I would have to inspect bearings with so few miles.
Also, what info do I need to have to pick up new rear seals? is 3500lb, Dexter, 5 lug good enough info?
When some are saying periodically inspect, I assume you just open it up, make sure outer and inner bearings have grease, make sure there is no grease leaking out the back seal into brakes, and just close it up.
With less than 2k miles on the trailer, I might just do the above. If see grease in the right places and none in the brakes, I'll just close it back. I don't know why I would have to inspect bearings with so few miles.
Also, what info do I need to have to pick up new rear seals? is 3500lb, Dexter, 5 lug good enough info?
