dilly boat trailer

axslngr

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I recently purchased a 14ft aluminum boat with trailer. The trailer is a 1976 single axle Dilly. The hubs have no dust cap or rubber grease caps. I don't know if I need just the dust caps or both.
 

smokeonthewater

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yes you need something on the hubs... dust caps, bearing buddies... your choice AND since it has been open for who knows how long you need to at least repack but honestly I would replace the bearings and seals.
 

MTboatguy

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It needs at least dust cap, if it does not have them, then you will have to pull apart, clean and repack the bearings, then install the correct sized dust caps or bearing buddies, those bearings need to be covered so you don't pick up dust and dirt from the road.
 

axslngr

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Sorry guys just saw the replies. I did replace the seals and bearings and also put caps on. Thanks for the help
 
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