Dexter Axles
Most newer trailers come with Dexter EasyLube Axles. These are supposed to simplify the requirement to lube the bearings every 12 months by applying grease to the Zerk fitting. However, most "experts"...
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" I don't use the silly things, they are nothing more than a sales gimmick."
Worked well for me for 5 years full timing. Grab the outer edges of the tire and do a push pull for play and pump the grease while spinning the tire. Never a spec of grease passed the seals. I changed to Oil Bath last year and happy with that using US Made National Oil Bath seals.
When I pulled them apart to do the OB the bearings looked great but that's a given since I used AMZ/OIL full synthetic grease. ;)
Would I use the system on drum brakes? NO, but I will never own drum brakes again.
Worked well for me for 5 years full timing. Grab the outer edges of the tire and do a push pull for play and pump the grease while spinning the tire. Never a spec of grease passed the seals. I changed to Oil Bath last year and happy with that using US Made National Oil Bath seals.
When I pulled them apart to do the OB the bearings looked great but that's a given since I used AMZ/OIL full synthetic grease. ;)
Would I use the system on drum brakes? NO, but I will never own drum brakes again.
