07-25-2020, 04:18 AM
(07-24-2020, 01:46 PM)Bduck Wrote:two years ago the guys at Wasatch Trailer switched my trailer over from the old standard grease system to the 'easy lube with zerk fittings'...it made sense to me, but one of my 'Trailer Friend' guys said that may have been what caused my blown bearings....too much grease? So I'm not sure whether to go that route again or not...but probably just operator error....(07-24-2020, 04:14 AM)Jmorfish Wrote: Hey all ...tks again for great suggestions...I made some more calls, and it looks like TJ Trailer in Ogden has what I need....today I picked up my old axle from the place in SLC that thought they could do it right away, and I'll be taking it along to Ogden on Monday....still keeping my fingers crossed...and hooks sharp...maybe I'll get back on the water yet!...if for some reason this doesn't work, you've still given me a few options...Hope to post some success, sooner than much later....
This is where I purchased an axle for my previous boat trailer. It was an easy lube that has a zerk fitting on the end of spindle which channels grease to inner bearing eliminating need for a bearing buddy. I also buy their AMSOIL grease which is one of the best greases around for bearings.
