WHAT ARE Bearing Buddies?

[Wills.WindowsAndWheels]

Ok so i hear it all the time but, WHAT ARE bearing buddies exactly. PICTURES would be a HUGE help. How exactly do they assist the trailer? Break it down for me people! Thanks

 

[Don S]

Re: WHAT ARE Bearing Buddies?

This will explain it, with a cross section drawing.

http://www.bearingbuddy.com/why.html

 

[62 ROYAL SCOTT]

Re: WHAT ARE Bearing Buddies?

Great info. Again-

 

[Wills.WindowsAndWheels]

Re: WHAT ARE Bearing Buddies?

This will explain it, with a cross section drawing.

http://www.bearingbuddy.com/why.html

Ah thank you. So when adding grease any standard grease in a grease gun will work ok? How do i know when ive added enough grease?

 

[bigdee]

Re: WHAT ARE Bearing Buddies?

Ah thank you. So when adding grease any standard grease in a grease gun will work ok? How do i know when ive added enough grease?

7. How do I check the grease level in the hub? Grease can be added to the hub through an easily accessible grease fitting located in the center of the Bearing Buddy? piston. Lubricant level can be checked by pressing on the edge of the piston. If you can rock or move the piston, the hub is properly filled. If the piston won't rock or move, add grease until piston moves outward about 1/8 inch. When adding grease, always use a hand grease gun. An automatic grease gun will destroy the hub's inner seal.

8. What type of lubricant should I use? Fill the hubs completely with a high quality, multipurpose No. 2 grade lubricant (e.g., the type used for automotive suspensions). Don't use heavy, fibrous greases; don't mix grease types.

 

[Wills.WindowsAndWheels]

Re: WHAT ARE Bearing Buddies?

7. How do I check the grease level in the hub? Grease can be added to the hub through an easily accessible grease fitting located in the center of the Bearing Buddy? piston. Lubricant level can be checked by pressing on the edge of the piston. If you can rock or move the piston, the hub is properly filled. If the piston won't rock or move, add grease until piston moves outward about 1/8 inch. When adding grease, always use a hand grease gun. An automatic grease gun will destroy the hub's inner seal.

8. What type of lubricant should I use? Fill the hubs completely with a high quality, multipurpose No. 2 grade lubricant (e.g., the type used for automotive suspensions). Don't use heavy, fibrous greases; don't mix grease types.

I have no idea what the guy before me used for grease...is there a way i can take out the old grease and put in all fresh no. 2 grade...or should it be ok as long as i keep putting in no. 2 grade?

Also, any suggestions on a decent but not overly expensive grease gun lol

 

[smokeonthewater]

Re: WHAT ARE Bearing Buddies?

sure you can take it out.... you take the hub off, knock out the rear seal.... pop out the bearings and clean em in solvent.... clean the hub.... re pack the bearings and reinstall with a new seal..... GOOGLE is your friend..... google repack bearing... add youtube to the search and watch a video of it

 

[Wills.WindowsAndWheels]

Re: WHAT ARE Bearing Buddies?

sure you can take it out.... you take the hub off, knock out the rear seal.... pop out the bearings and clean em in solvent.... clean the hub.... re pack the bearings and reinstall with a new seal..... GOOGLE is your friend..... google repack bearing... add youtube to the search and watch a video of it

Cool thanks man. I do go to google and youtube but like to reference everything i read/see with more opinions to make sure what im reading is correct (especially if im TOTALLY unfamiliar with a subject).

Are there specific types of jacks that should be used to jack up a big mofo like this (24 ft VIP, roughly 6000 lbs with trailer)?

 

[smokeonthewater]

Re: WHAT ARE Bearing Buddies?

any jack rated for 3000 lbs or more should be fine and ABSOLUTELY put it on jackstand(s) also rated for 3000 or more before getting under it........ never trust your life to a jack

 

[Wills.WindowsAndWheels]

Re: WHAT ARE Bearing Buddies?

any jack rated for 3000 lbs or more should be fine and ABSOLUTELY put it on jackstand(s) also rated for 3000 or more before getting under it........ never trust your life to a jack

Ive got a 3 ton Husky jack and 3 ton stands...do you just jack up on the back side of the wheel (axle) like you would a car and then place a stand under it?

 

[smokeonthewater]

Re: WHAT ARE Bearing Buddies?

personally I generally jack up the frame just behind the rear spring perch. If there is any doubt about the strength of your tongue jack you can hitch it to your truck while doing the job... If you DO jack it up by the axle, make sure you keep the jack very near to the spring leaving just enough room for the jack stand. Going too far inboard can bend the axle... If you have a tandem trailer you can pull one tire up on a wood block and usually the other one on the same side will be off the ground

 

[Wills.WindowsAndWheels]

Re: WHAT ARE Bearing Buddies?

personally I generally jack up the frame just behind the rear spring perch. If there is any doubt about the strength of your tongue jack you can hitch it to your truck while doing the job... If you DO jack it up by the axle, make sure you keep the jack very near to the spring leaving just enough room for the jack stand. Going too far inboard can bend the axle... If you have a tandem trailer you can pull one tire up on a wood block and usually the other one on the same side will be off the ground

Sounds good and makes sense. And yes we have a tandem so that should work Thanks for the help/advice