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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That photo is bearing BRINNELING damage.
Check for
Shell Four Ball Load Test (pressure)
And
Timken OK Load Test specs
If the manufacturer of petroleum or synthetic grease is too ashamed to post these values the product is garbage.
And I agree with the Timken bearings and races changeout. They "Wrote The Book" on roller bearings. Chicago Rawhide used to make the best seals.
Check for
Shell Four Ball Load Test (pressure)
And
Timken OK Load Test specs
If the manufacturer of petroleum or synthetic grease is too ashamed to post these values the product is garbage.
And I agree with the Timken bearings and races changeout. They "Wrote The Book" on roller bearings. Chicago Rawhide used to make the best seals.
