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profdant139
Explorer II
Aug 23, 2018

Approx how many miles do you get on a set of bearings?

I have a very small trailer -- 2500 lb, fully loaded. I get my bearings repacked and inspected every year. (Probably could do it myself, but I want some professional eyes on the hardware.) I tow ...
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Huntindog
Explorer
Aug 26, 2018
profdant139 wrote:
Huntingdog, this is one of those "woulda-shoulda-coulda" situations. Next time, I will know better. I am hoping that this thread serves as a wake-up call to anyone who has to replace the bearings.
That is what this forum is all about.
I will add one more thing in regards to shock loading.
IMO, the best thing to do is increase the axle size to get bigger bearings... I do not think this is your solution though. You appear to have more axle than you should need. and you are getting decent service from your bearings. Still, if you had some extra $$ and wanted to make it more bulletproof... It is an option.

Many TTs a built with axles that are barely legal. Those are the ones that can greatly benefit from an axle upgrade.

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