Trailer Wheel Bearings

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Hey all!

I have been lurking on the site a month or so and have a question.

I am new to trailers and recently bought a 1968 restored trailer for my 12' Jon Boat. Previous owner was the one who restored it and said he redid the bearings.

I am oblivious to what needs to be done in the future. Do I need to get on a schedule of every 2-3 years of doing something to the bearings to maintain them? Educate me!

Here is a pic of the trailer. 8" tires with 4 lugs holes if that makes a difference.

Thanks!

David
 

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Grub54891

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Re: Trailer Wheel Bearings

I prefer to repack em in the fall before winter sets in. That way any moisture in the bearings gets cleaned out,and is ready in the spring for getting it on the water.Now if ya trailer it alot,it may need a bit more attention. I only put on about 500 miles on it per season. Once I figured that since everytime I do em in the fall,and they are ok I skipped a year.....paid for it the following spring:facepalm:
Grub
Oh by the way,what you doing with my johnboat??:D
 
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Re: Trailer Wheel Bearings

grub1grub2 said:
I prefer to repack em in the fall before winter sets in. That way any moisture in the bearings gets cleaned out,and is ready in the spring for getting it on the water.Now if ya trailer it alot,it may need a bit more attention. I only put on about 500 miles on it per season. Once I figured that since everytime I do em in the fall,and they are ok I skipped a year.....paid for it the following spring:facepalm:
Grub
Oh by the way,what you doing with my johnboat??:D
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I live close to the Shenandoah so I am going to predict about 250 miles put on it a year.

Is there a website or youtube that details on how you repack them?
 
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Re: Trailer Wheel Bearings

Google "How to Pack Wheel Bearings". You will have enough reading material and videos to make your eyes bleed.
 
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Re: Trailer Wheel Bearings

Silvertip said:
Google "How to Pack Wheel Bearings". You will have enough reading material and videos to make your eyes bleed.
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Those vids are a good start. Make sure you watch the OZ vids if you are a Monty Python fan... Just for giggles and fun.
Also don't forget to test them before you travel out, at least 10 miles at hi way legal speed.

Roger
 
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