What are the good quality bearings for a TT?
Timken or SKF are as good as they get? A frame shop told me few years the name of a good one made in Japan but can't remember the name. This is the first time for me to be ordering bearings and se...
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That was the NAPA Premium Wheel Bearing Grease. I didn't like the way that the bearings were all but dry as the grease didn't stay put. The photo is of an Al-Ko drum as I was replacing with Dexter.
With the new drums, I changed to Valvoline wheel bearing grease. That too was a disappointment because, just as I completed the four wheels, I found separated oil in the bottom of the tub. I don't know where to go next, even the synthetic grease uses the same soap. I will try to find an old standby, Pennzoil 707L, which always worked well for me, but is no longer widely available.
For your wheel bearings, just pop them out and get the numbers. There are only a few sets commonly used on trailer axles. With 12" drums the only difference may be the seal. China bearings
With the new drums, I changed to Valvoline wheel bearing grease. That too was a disappointment because, just as I completed the four wheels, I found separated oil in the bottom of the tub. I don't know where to go next, even the synthetic grease uses the same soap. I will try to find an old standby, Pennzoil 707L, which always worked well for me, but is no longer widely available.
For your wheel bearings, just pop them out and get the numbers. There are only a few sets commonly used on trailer axles. With 12" drums the only difference may be the seal. China bearings
