Ultra lube trailer axles

[country_boy]

I have a newer trailer with the grease zerk style axles. This is my first time with these axles. Went to the local trailer place, the guy said do not use a grease gun and the trailer manufacturers don’t tell ya I need to manually pack the bearing sets on each axle and then a couple of squirts once I have it all back together. Otherwise I’ll burn up the axles!!! Seems like a lot of work.

Is this true? Or is this old guy one of these old fudds that thinks revolvers and or a 1911 are the only things you need? I get the feeling it’s one of those issues.

He also sold me a tube of mystic jt-6 mp grease 2 nlgi calcium based for heavy duty slow to medium speed bearing applications.


So what do I do? Hell if I had known that I would have settled for the old style axle.

 

[DyeF9]

I have a newer trailer with the grease zerk style axles. This is my first time with these axles. Went to the local trailer place, the guy said do not use a grease gun and the trailer manufacturers don’t tell ya I need to manually pack the bearing sets on each axle and then a couple of squirts once I have it all back together. Otherwise I’ll burn up the axles!!! Seems like a lot of work.

Is this true? Or is this old guy one of these old fudds that thinks revolvers and or a 1911 are the only things you need? I get the feeling it’s one of those issues.

He also sold me a tube of mystic jt-6 mp grease 2 nlgi calcium based for heavy duty slow to medium speed bearing applications.


So what do I do? Hell if I had known that I would have settled for the old style axle.

I worked on alot of different aircraft for quite a long time, and if it's anything similar to that, the zerk grease fittings are just for minor maintaining. You still hand pack the grease.

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[Younggun]

Are they like Buddy Hubs?


If so, then it’s like what’s said above. When you assemble you have to pack the bearings. Afterwards you have an easy maintenance system allowing you to maintain the greased bearing instead of having to remove and pack them from time to time.


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[DyeF9]

Are they like Buddy Hubs?


If so, then it’s like what’s said above. When you assemble you have to pack the bearings. Afterwards you have an easy maintenance system allowing you to maintain the greased bearing instead of having to remove and pack them from time to time.


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I would still highly recommend disassembly every few years and repack the bearings and then regrease through the zerk fittings after assembly.

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[Dawico]

Go to their website. See what they say.

My current trailer has Dexter axles and came with a book for them. Add a few pumps every 12k miles or year, which ever comes first.

Like most grease zerk parts, just two or three good pumps. Don't try to fill it up or you will blow out the seals.

Not that it doesn't happen but I have never bought anything with a dry bearing that needed immediate attention. Of course new uninstalled bearings are a different story.

Most dealers I have talked to don't like Bearing Buddies either. They do exactly what they are supposed to do but most owners think they never need maintenance. That just isn't the case.

 

[Dawico]

Owner's manuals available here:

http://www.al-ko.us/1629.htm

It doesn't say anything about first trip greasing, just mileage/ time maintenance that I saw. Similar to my Dexters.

 

[Younggun]

Could always go with oil filled and never look back.



Because if you look back you’ll see them leaking.


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