Re-packing bearings
I have a 2007 Fuzion fifth wheel and paid $125 per axle (X3 axles) 2 years ago to have the bearings serviced. I can't see paying that again when it seems easy enough to do it myself. I took the tir...
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randallb wrote:
Contrary to popular belief the hubs should be full of grease. AIR DOES NOT TRANSFER HEAT and that is the primary purpose of having grease on the bearings. If the bearings are packed correctly and the hub cavity is full the heat generated has a greater contact area with the hub and the heat generated will dissipate much faster. Of course I only had 35 years of experience in the field.
Randy
I thought that the main reason to have grease on the bearings was for lubrication! Transfering heat is minimal.
