Swaggie
I thought I'd put this to the brains trust.
I'm thinking of puting those hub caps with the grease nipple and spring on my trailer. You know the ones. You pump them full of grease and as the bearings rotate the grease works it's way through.
Is there any reason why I should or shouldn't do this?
What are the consequences or benefits?
Thanking you all in advance.
Wizard
SupporterYou are talking about bearing buddies. There do work well keeping the outer bearing greased, but for them to get grease to the inner the hub would have to be packed solid. This would cause the hub to over heat. They can put pressure on the inner seal and weap a bit.
I ran them on the boat trailer and have gone back to standard packing and cap. This way I can check the bearing condition at the same time.
If you want to try them you can use mine for a while.
Cheers, David.
My Land Rover has made me a better Mechanic........
D2 TD5 Manual, CDL, Detroit Rear, Truetac Front, 2" OME lift, 32" MT Tyres, ARB Bull Bar, Winch, TJM Roof Rack, Driving Lights, Dual Batteries, ARB Side Steps, Rear Draws, Uhf.
Swaggie
At the risk of sounding Yodaish:
I don't want to try or not try. I want to do or not do.
I'm after peoples experiences and advice. Then, I'll either buy some or not.
Thankyou for your experience and advice. Just the information I am after.
Wizard
SupporterLet me rephrase that, if you like you can have.
Cheers, David.
My Land Rover has made me a better Mechanic........
D2 TD5 Manual, CDL, Detroit Rear, Truetac Front, 2" OME lift, 32" MT Tyres, ARB Bull Bar, Winch, TJM Roof Rack, Driving Lights, Dual Batteries, ARB Side Steps, Rear Draws, Uhf.
Swaggie
Thanks Dave.
So far you have convinced me it is not a good idea.
If thousands of people venomously disagree with you, I'll keep your kind offer in mind.
I suspect you may be on the money though.
Wizard
SupporterI went away from the bearing buddy alway found the inner bearing would get some water in it went to oil filled hubs it has a clear cap on the end to check the oil and if it goes milky drain the oil out flush it out and refill, been over 4 years since i have replaced a bearing repco sells them
disco seriesII mods so far:-bullbar,hyd winch,
detriot locker,lsd front,C.D.L kit,chipped and bigger intercooler,2" lift,rock sliders, lsd in transfer case, modified auto trans.
In the event of nuclear war,Disregard this message
RoverLord
they also fall out...
Dave
"In a Landrover the other vehicle is your crumple zone."
For spelling call Rogets, for mechanicing call me.
Fozzy, 2.25D SIII Ex DCA Ute
TdiautoManual d1 (gave it to the Mupion)
Archaeoptersix 1990 6x6 dual cab(This things staying)
If you've benefited from one or more of my posts please remember, your taxes paid for my skill sets, I'm just trying to make sure you get your monies worth.
If you think you're in front on the deal, pay it forwards.
Yep, one of mine is on the side of the road between Roma and Toowoomba.
I love them, on the boat and work trailers. Dont buy the plastic rubbish ones from supercrap.
RoverLord
Im for the oil conversion if the seal faces on the stubs are up for it.
if they're not dont forget that when you speedy sleeve the face you should sand the face first with emery paper and use loctite 680 to hold the speedy sleeve on.
Dave
"In a Landrover the other vehicle is your crumple zone."
For spelling call Rogets, for mechanicing call me.
Fozzy, 2.25D SIII Ex DCA Ute
TdiautoManual d1 (gave it to the Mupion)
Archaeoptersix 1990 6x6 dual cab(This things staying)
If you've benefited from one or more of my posts please remember, your taxes paid for my skill sets, I'm just trying to make sure you get your monies worth.
If you think you're in front on the deal, pay it forwards.
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