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mrekim's avatar
mrekim
Explorer
Apr 24, 2015

Grease Seals TruRyde vs SKF

I need to inspect/grease wheel bearings.

I see that I can get a PAIR of TruRyde seals for $3.90 OR I can go to NAPA and get a SINGLE SKF seal for $23.85.

Now given that this job will be done every 1 or 2 years, I don't see paying close to $100 for seals if the TruRyde seals will last a couple of years and get the job done.

So are the TRuRyde seals good for two years or should I pass on them?

Also, this is a 1 year old Lippert 5200 Lb axle. It's only got a a couple thousand miles on it. Should I plan on replacing anything else, for example do the oem bearings have any known issues?
  • 3oaks's avatar
    3oaks
    Explorer
    Apr 24, 2015
    I didn't doubt your word, just trying to help. I also just checked our local Napa store price and came up exactly what you did. $23.85 PER SEAL. And that was a SALE PRICE! :E

    Various suppliers and prices. Of course they get you on shipping charges. https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=seal+22532
  • mrekim's avatar
    mrekim
    Explorer
    Apr 24, 2015
    3oaks wrote:
    Are you sure of that price? A SINGLE SKF seal for $23.85 and it wasn't for 4 seals. SKF is an excellent seal and bearing manufacturer, but even so, that price appears to be extremely high. Perhaps it is the Napa dealer that has the price jacked so high.



    Well, maybe I'm looking up the wrong part:


    NOS 22532
    Seal I.D. : 2.25"
    Seal O.D. : 3.376"
    Width : .438"

    Price Each (I just called to verify): 23.85
  • mrekim's avatar
    mrekim
    Explorer
    Apr 24, 2015
    coolbreeze01 wrote:
    Have you done this before? Not questioning your expertise, but I've gotten the impression here that improperly done maintenance has caused more problems than natural wear and tear. 1 year and 2,000 miles is very little use.

    Good luck.



    My understanding is that I should not let a brand new Lippert axle go for more that 1 season without grease/inspection. If I knew the factory did a good job, then I'd be willing to go a few years of light use before worrying about it.

    As far as farming the job out to a "pro", I've not found a shop that I trust to even do it for free much less for the $100+ per hour that they would charge me.
  • 3oaks's avatar
    3oaks
    Explorer
    Apr 24, 2015
    Are you sure of that price? A SINGLE SKF seal for $23.85 and it wasn't for 4 seals. SKF is an excellent seal and bearing manufacturer, but even so, that price appears to be extremely high. Perhaps it is the Napa dealer that has the price jacked so high.
  • MFL's avatar
    MFL
    Nomad II
    Apr 24, 2015
    BurbMan wrote:
    I got the double-lip seals from Lippert when I did mine (same axle) I think they were like $3 each. On there for 3 years now and no leakage....it's time to re-pack again this season. I think for $24 EACH they should be lifetime seals LOL


    I called Lippert to get the seal numbers for mine, as I wanted the right seals on hand, before taking apart.

    They told me, they are hard to find locally, but would gladly send the proper ones to me. I remember the price was reasonable, like Burbman mentioned. The shipping is always high.

    Jerry
  • coolbreeze01's avatar
    coolbreeze01
    Explorer
    Apr 24, 2015
    Have you done this before? Not questioning your expertise, but I've gotten the impression here that improperly done maintenance has caused more problems than natural wear and tear. 1 year and 2,000 miles is very little use.

    Good luck.
  • BurbMan's avatar
    BurbMan
    Explorer II
    Apr 24, 2015
    I got the double-lip seals from Lippert when I did mine (same axle) I think they were like $3 each. On there for 3 years now and no leakage....it's time to re-pack again this season. I think for $24 EACH they should be lifetime seals LOL

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