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Wheel bearing grease. wheel bearings etc.

This is a pretty mundane, yet important topic. I did a search of this forum and didn't find anything on the subject. What's the best wheel bearing grease to use in the bearings on our trailers. Lots...

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I did not know how to repack bearings so had my dad give me a lesson in doing them that I photographed every step of the way. It may be found here: http://www.nationalserros.../resources/bearings.html...

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nkroes - Thanks for the great link!

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Here's some good information copied from the Champion trailer site.HUB OR HUB DRUM PACKING AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR A STANDARD (NON SPINDLE-LUBE AXLE) When installing bearings in a hub or hub...

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Thanks for the article Michael. I think I shall be buying a bearing packer real soon. I am so tired of the grease in the palm method. Not that my hands aren't super soft and smooth after getting...

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A couple tips I learned from my Dad who was a garage mechanic starting in the mid 1930s, Make sure you use wheel bearing grease. Regular grease may melt, and get into your brakes rendering them...

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nkroes wrote: I think I shall be buying a bearing packer real soon. I am so tired of the grease in the palm method. Not that my hands aren't super soft and smooth after getting greased that way!...

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I like Red "N" Tacky #2It is a high temp grease with several additives.Been using it for many years in our heavy equipment and trailer bearings.Nancy,          I've been packing bearings for a long...

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Hi, In post #3, in the directions for pre-loading the bearings, do we always preload the bearings whether we replace the races or not? I have always done it regardless, but in reading the steps again,...

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teachndad wrote:Hi, In post #3, in the directions for pre-loading the bearings, do we always preload the bearings whether we replace the races or not? I have always done it regardless, but in reading...

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Hi John, I always like reading your replies, as I am always learning something new. Carrying a fully prepped hub is a terrific idea. Then, there's the factual part of it like the ball bearings in...

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During my working life, I have worked for French, German, Taiwanese, Japanese, and Chinese owned manufacturers and distributors. One thing I have learned about selling their durable products, is...

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