Question about Eazy lube axles
Hey all, I'll be picking up my Passport 2400BH on Monday. i have a question about the Ez-lube axles, which I am assuming are just like bearing buddies. How does the grease reach the inner bearing...
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I have had 3 trailers with EZ-lubes, and have never been afraid to use them, nor have I had problems arise from using them.
If you have the proper seals installed, use the right grease, and follow the instructions, they can serve you well. I also like to grease the EZs when the bearings are warm.
You will most certainly use more grease, than a hand pack. The price of good grease is pretty small, when taking into account the cost of RVing.
I have pulled a hub to check for other possible issues, and cleaned/checked bearings. In this case, I use my bearing packer before reassembly. I have checked the bearing temps, on the same side, one set hand packed, the other EZ-lubed. The hand packed seem to run 15-20 degrees cooler.
It just makes sense that a hub filled with grease, will dissipate heat slower than an empty hub, with well greased bearings. However, 15-20 degrees, is just a little warmer, not overheated bearings. JMO
Jerry
If you have the proper seals installed, use the right grease, and follow the instructions, they can serve you well. I also like to grease the EZs when the bearings are warm.
You will most certainly use more grease, than a hand pack. The price of good grease is pretty small, when taking into account the cost of RVing.
I have pulled a hub to check for other possible issues, and cleaned/checked bearings. In this case, I use my bearing packer before reassembly. I have checked the bearing temps, on the same side, one set hand packed, the other EZ-lubed. The hand packed seem to run 15-20 degrees cooler.
It just makes sense that a hub filled with grease, will dissipate heat slower than an empty hub, with well greased bearings. However, 15-20 degrees, is just a little warmer, not overheated bearings. JMO
Jerry
