Thread: Caps on hub?
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Old 02-27-2010, 10:43 PM
Gerald Gerald is offline
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Originally Posted by Big Nasty View Post
Do any of you'll use the cap with the black rubber insert to cover your bearings? Are they good? Or, should I go with just a metal cap? The spindle has a grease zert to lube the bearings. So, I don't need the buddy bearings. I noticed one of the rubbers was just about ready to tear. This is why I'm questioning if they are any good. I've never used this type of cap before (came with the boat). Any help is appreciated.
I bought a trailer ~ 6 years ago with the rubber cap. I have not had any problems with the rubber cap. I put in new bearing and seals ~ 2 years ago......and reused the rubber caps.

I used the buddy bearing for many years with no problems. With Buddy bearing all you have to do is just add a few shots of grease every few trips. The rubber cap.....not as easy to take off and reinstall....a little messy.
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