Boat Trailer Bearings

[Bluechip]

Thanks guys. I was just wondering if there was anything more new and improved than buddy bearings.....

I'm not worried about installation of bearings and race. I'm a Machinist and have changed thousands on various equipment but now that I've said that I will screw it up.

[Hydro]

Originally Posted by Bluechip

Thanks guys. I was just wondering if there was anything more new and improved than buddy bearings.....

I'm not worried about installation of bearings and race. I'm a Machinist and have changed thousands on various equipment but now that I've said that I will screw it up.

I have the AXIS hubs, which are supposed to grease the wheel bearings from the inside out... I cant say they are much better than the ole' Buddy Bearings as my port side seal leaks grease already... Trailer is less than a year old...

Too bad the oil bath bearings didnt fare well, thought that was going to be the fa-schiz...

Hydro

[Bluechip]

Originally Posted by Hydro

I have the AXIS hubs, which are supposed to grease the wheel bearings from the inside out... I cant say they are much better than the ole' Buddy Bearings as my port side seal leaks grease already... Trailer is less than a year old...

Too bad the oil bath bearings didnt fare well, thought that was going to be the fa-schiz...

Hydro

Yea.....that didn't go over at all....I may look at the AXIS hubs..thanks for the input.

[Hydro]

They are called SAF-T-LUBE hubs... Good concept...

Hydro

[saute86]

Originally Posted by Hydro

I have the AXIS hubs, which are supposed to grease the wheel bearings from the inside out... I cant say they are much better than the ole' Buddy Bearings as my port side seal leaks grease already... Trailer is less than a year old...

Too bad the oil bath bearings didnt fare well, thought that was going to be the fa-schiz...

Hydro

Whats up with the oil bath bearings? I have them on my trailer. I havent had a problem yet.

[Hydro]

There were problems with the oil baths on axles with brakes... Hub would heat up due to normal brake function, then cool down when dunked in the water... Expansion-contraction created negative pressure and pulled water in the hub past seals...(also, dragging brakes would over temp the hub and push oil out past seals due to expansion)

I really liked them, easy to see if you had lube or not... Asked for them on my current trailer and was told by my dealer that the OEM's shy away from them now due to the water entry issue, even though my current trailer doesnt have brakes...

Hydro

[saute86]

Originally Posted by Hydro

There were problems with the oil baths on axles with brakes... Hub would heat up due to normal brake function, then cool down when dunked in the water... Expansion-contraction created negative pressure and pulled water in the hub past seals...(also, dragging brakes would over temp the hub and push oil out past seals due to expansion)

I really liked them, easy to see if you had lube or not... Asked for them on my current trailer and was told by my dealer that the OEM's shy away from them now due to the water entry issue, even though my current trailer doesnt have brakes...

Hydro

Yes I dont have brakes either. I have a 16ft on an ez loader trailer. Its an 07 model and hasnt had a problem yet.