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Trailer hub replacement
I want to replace my trailer hubs for peace of mind on long towing trips. I have a 2005 Venture dual axe trailer....w/ my V21 sitting on it......I was looking at the galvanized Super Lube hub kits. Looks like they get pretty good reviews and the install could not be easier...comes pre-greased w/ seals/bearings etc. already installed. How do I know what size/model number to get? Here is one I looked at on eBay. Thanks for the help!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tie-Down-Sup...#ht_1299wt_958
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06-04-2013, 03:20 PM
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There's a number of bearing combinations possible and then the grease seal and cap.
Usually you can remove the existing hub and bearings to see if the spindle is a straight 1 1/16", a 1 3/8 x 1/16" or something queer like my V has. It has gotten better as the years have gone by. Usually you have either a 1 1/16" inner and outer bearing with a normal grease seal and cap or a 1 3/8" inner and 1 1/16" outer bearing with a normal grease seal and cap. Also be sure of the hub lug configuration. Say a 4.5" or 5" center lug pattern or even something else.
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06-04-2013, 03:25 PM
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I found out many years ago that a micrometer took all the guess work out of the spindle/bearing situation.
If you need even more confusing suggestions, I'm game!
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06-04-2013, 03:36 PM
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Thanks for the quick help Tsub....my trailer is a 2005. I believe it is a posi-lube spindle because it has the grease fitting on the end of the spindle itself. I'm really liking what I'm reading about the Tie Down Super Lube kits vs. bearing buddies. Especially after having bearing buddies fly off going down the interstate.
So what you are saying is it could be straight 1-1/16 or tapered 1/38 x 1-1/16? Looks like the one in the link is straight and it doesn't say anything about center lug - it only says 5 lug? A little confused by this....but it doesn't take much to get me confused!
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06-04-2013, 09:13 PM
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Blue, I hate to say this, but I'm really NOT a fan of Tie-Down products. They make a great actuater, but I've had nothing but problems with any of their brake products. Overpriced and underperforming junk. Now, truthfully, I've never tried these posi-lube spindles, so they may be great. Just keep a watchful eye on them for a while.
(And the number one reason for bearing buddies to fly off is a spindle nut that is not tight enough on the bearings... allows the wheel to actually move sideways and push the bearing buddy out.)
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06-05-2013, 05:23 AM
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From what I remember there are several manufacturers of that type of spindle/grease situation. I've got two trailers that have that setup.
Seemed like there is a decal and sticker on the trailers that identified the spindle/bearing situation. And "might" have the size or part number affixed for identification. The trailer load rating might give some insight as to the bearing size. The hub pattern can be determined by measuring from the center of the hub to the center of one of the lug bolts and then multiply by 2.
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