Greasing bearings question
I am looking in the owner's manual for my axles (AL-KO) and a couple of things I'm unsure of. I planned on jacking up trailer to work on each wheel, but manual says it's not required (Ultrulube-equipp...
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dodge guy wrote:OldSmokey wrote:
I'd like to know why trailers are still equipped with 19th century bearings.. what's wrong with sealed bearings of the type fitted to cars and trucks ??
You mean like the ones on my 2013 explorer that had to be replaced at 45k miles (3 1/2 years old) and cost $150 each. The old school bearings are the much better way to go. There are even after market companies that offer kits to convert 4WD truck unit bearings over to the old school serviceable bearings. It is a much better bearing provided you have good quality bearings to start with.
bad bearings ?
my wife has nearly 200,000 miles on her truck and the bearings are just fine.. and you know how women drive.. :B
