Liked the video. I'm an old Air Force crew chief. In tech school for aircraft maintenance specialist, jet aircraft, one and two engines they taught us how to pack wheel bearings for aircraft that takke off and land at well over 125 MPH. The method you demonstrated for packing the bearing is exactly what the AF taught us. On tightening the axle nut, aircraft have torque values for both initial and final torque but for cars, trucks and trailers I first tighten the nut as I rotate the wheel. Tighten it pretty tight and rotate the tire once or twice to seat the bearing in the race. Back off the nut and tighten, while rotating the wheel until it spins freely with no play. If the cotter key hole is slightly off, I turn the nut in the direction of least movement to align the hole. Going less than half a hole tighter or looser won't matter. The cotter key you used looked really weak from metal fatigue and, if that nut decided to back off, could be a real problem. Also, I've made it a habit at each stop (food, fuel, or personal pit stop) to walk around the rig, look it over and feel the trailer tires and hubs. If just the tire is hot, check the pressure. It's probably low. Slow down until you can get it aired up. If the hub is hot you have a bearing issue. Fix it then and there. Good video. Clear and concise. Other than that bad cotter key, great job.
Your video is from a few years ago, but still very relevant to repacking wheel bearings. I have repacked bearings when I was 10 years old believe it or not helping out my grandfather. I enjoyed it very much and it was great for bringing back memories on how to do it. Seems like repacking wheel bearings are nowadays a lost art.
Great clear instructions, best instructional video I have ever seen. No wasted time, great explanations of the how and why. Exactly how my dad taught me to pack my bike bearings as a kid!
I am a bike mechanic, and repack wheel bearings all the time, so I have some transferable knowledge to apply the the trailer wheels. But I had no idea how to adjust the play using the castle nut. This video gives me all I need to do the wheels, step by step, safe, focus on key points And the dog edit was fun! THANKS for a clear, well done video.
Great job on the video. Very informative, without being long winded. My RV mechanic is booked up, so I decided I’m going to learn how to repack my bearings. This is the first video I’ve seen with very simple to the point instructions on doing just that. Thanks!
So glad I watched your video first! I've never done this and am getting into doing as much of my own mechanical work as possible and this is a job that I need to do for the four tires on my 4 horse Stock trailer. This is such a great video with step by step, easy to follow, gives the WHY's of whats important to look for and how to do the job correctly. Really appreciate this! Thanks!
Hadn't done this job in a number of years. This video was a great refresher with great tips to make the job easier. Now I'm ready to go tackle my trailer. Thanks!
Those are dexter ez lube axles. Lift the tire up, and put a grease gun on the zerk. While spinning the tire, push grease into the zerk. All the old grease will come out the front.
mightymikee, yes, but don’t forget he was also doing an inspection of all the parts for possible replacements. I imagine if you have a fairly new trailer or not to many miles you can probably just force new grease. I’m glad I was shown the full way to do the job. Have a super nice day! Safe travels.
Great video. Took the challenge to do my own trailer which I was absolutely dreading, having never done this before & usually take to the shop. I could not believe how simple it was! Saved a few pounds & learnt something new. Cheers.
i always clean the bearings in solvent to remove any dirt and same with the inside of the housing then repack after they are clean and dry. the old grease probably contains contaminants and should be removed.
Thanks Tyson! Great video and you did a great job explaining the process. I'm an airplane mechanic so am familiar with repacking the bearings on small aircraft, but I've never done a trailer before. Glad to see that it is a very similar process with almost the exact same parts! I feel more prepared to dig into the bearings of a rusty old horse trailer I just picked up and am turning into a tool hauler :)
Good video. I just did mine and followed most of these same steps. I went by Dexter’s manual and torqued to 50 ft/lbs to set the bearing, then backed off the nut and went finger tight and installed the locking. Also got new Good Year Endurance tires installed today as well 😁
Great video with no fluff or bullshit. New subscriber here also!!! Just an idea from my days of packing bearings on golf carts. Use a new pin every time!!! And marine hi temp grease is expensive but way better for heavy trailers, or boat trailers. 7 dollars per tube verses 4 for regular.
I have never done this before but your video was well shot so that it is easy to see, and your instructions are simple and clear. Thank you sir, well done!
Thank you. Just did my dual axle horse trailer, and the front axle (wi h drum brake) grease cap is threaded. No lip, but lots of hammering until I figured it out. Rear axle is very simple, and grease cap is lipped, so prying worked as you show in your video. Thanks
in the 50's I was raised in a Richfield gas station, (arco today) if i've that job once ive done it 100's of times. you have done a great job with your instruction. good job. all safety.
To knock out the seal without damage, go in through the opening in the spindle cavity where the outer bearing sits & lightly tap on the outer edge of the inside bearing ( the side of the bearing that faces in toward the spindle cavity) with a hammer & wooden dowel. Neither the bearing nor seal is damaged that way.
Thank you Bob. This is true. Not every trailer needs new grease seals. Some trailers have grease seals that take a long time to come here from china. F that!
Great video for those of us who are not that mechanical. This was a nice guide for someone like me who is not real confident trying to do something like this without some assistance.
Great video. I just wanna say one thing. I work at a horse trailer dealership and one thing we do before setting the nut, we always torque the nut to 50 foot pounds first, spin the hub a couple times, then back off and go hand tight. I think that's more of a precaution for if we had replaced bearings and races but I still like doing it to make sure everything is actually seating and there is nothing holding it up. Also now is a good time to double check your magnet for your brakes and adjust as needed. Great video!
50 Foot Pounds???😲⚠️⚠️⚠️ That is twice as much as any Proper Specifications for seating a wheel bearing. 25 ftlbs is more realistic for up to 8k axels. My buddy only uses 35 ftlbs to seat the wheel bearings on his Gravel Truck Trailers 👍👌
Amazingly helpful video, Tyson! I love how you articulate each step and things to look out for. I really appreciate you doing this...loved the dog running off with the wood block!
cotter pins are cheap.. replace them. spec on a bearing end play is normally .001" - .005". would be measured with a dial indicator, push in pull out. essentially there should be almost no wobble. to loose and the bearing will work harder only rolling on a couple rollers. to tight and we'll,... it tries to roll on all of them. if install new races, you should also seat the new bearing races. torque spec is handy here.
Thanks for creating this video. I am currently restoring a vintage Shasta trailer. I put new tires on it and noticed that the wheel bearing felt dry or gritty. I'll be following your directions here really soon.
I found this very informative. The last time I packed bearings was in the late 1970s on my 1969 Oldsmobile 442. I needed this refresher and found it useful today as I cleaned and repacked the hubs on my 26 year old Utility Trailer ... first time since I purchased it. The wheels were turning smoothly but was thinking its something I put off too long. I did not note any damage on the hubs, races, or bearings.
Absolutley a top notch video. Very well explained, for a layman and novice mechanic. I had a rough idea about how to change wheel bearings, but your explanation eased all my apprehension. Definitely will subscribe to your channel.
I've always had to tap grease seals into the hub with a substantial amount of hammering, either using a hammer + wood block or a rubber mallet. I've rarely had one go in or come out easy for me, and most the time I destroy them during removal. Definitely best to just plan on replacing them when repacking trailer wheel bearings. Great video. Thumbs up.
Thanks for watching. I like to periodically check for play in the bearings and spin the wheels to hear how things are. You don't need to do this every trip but maybe every 4 months if you are towing often. It would require you to jack the wheels off the ground and grab the wheel at 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock position. Push and pull and feel for any play in the bearing. This is something I did in the video after putting it all back together. If you have grease zerks on the axle you can also give it a couple squirts of grease while you have the wheels off the ground. While you slowly squirt grease into the zerk you want to simultaneously spin the wheel. This helps prevent the grease from blowing the seal out on the back side and is also the reason why you want to do it slowly.
Great video! To the point and thorough. Not sure why anyone would give this a thumbs down. Next time treat yourself to a new cotter pin lol. Now I'm gonna schedule a day to do this to my trailer.
Jerry Smith I use that every few months. It is suppose to push out old grease and add new grease like I’m doing by hand but it really doesn’t work well in my opinion. I also like to inspect the internals every few years.
Bearing buddies are nice so you can add grease throughout the year but they don't actually push old grease out and new grease into the bearing which is why I would recommend still repacking the bearings.
Great Video. This should be viewed by service facilities. I take my camper in for a state inspection. After I grease/inspected bearings. The shops just don't now how to properly tighten the axle nut. Some wrench it on so tight and others to loose.....
thanks buddy! Just redid mine by addoing new bolts since mine were stripped out but forgot in what order the bearings went back in. Very cool way to grease the bearing Thankyou wheel went back on in a snap. Only thing is mine had a washer type cotter pin that fits on after the washer and then with prongs bent you tighten castle nut and prongs stick out from axle side outer diameter and travel under castle nut and then you align in a good spot and bend them up in castle nut notches....Thanks again Great video Subbed!
Thank you, this was the most straight forward set of instructions that I needed for my RV, you made this picture perfect and made it look more simplified, awesome tutorial.
@@scottwall4669 I got this name from George Lucas's debut movie which was THX 1138 since I was a Star Wars Fan, 0381 was the last 4 digits of my long standing but now previous house PH#
@@THX--nn5bu That is so awesome!!!! Broke from THX 1138 he could not get funding for American Grafitti. He hid subtle messages in the movie. Low budget and bad weather, they filmed in 29 days in Petaluma Ca. Unemployed set carpenter Harrison Ford was asked to do still shots as the model did not fit the cowboy hat and they did not have another. This is how Harrison got his big break. He was paid 200.00 for building cabinets for the set, and it was increased to 450.00 if he would act the part of Bob Falfa. The actual plate for that car THX 138 is still on it in the Bay area.!!!
good video , i haven't done this in over twenty years. but, with your help , i'm going to do my tent trailer this weekend. i do remember there was a way to get the seal off with out breaking it. some thing about putting the drum on backwards added the casil nut . and pulling the drum. i'll have to see if it comes back to me when i try this. if it breaks i'll have to go buy some. again thanks for the video.
Super helpful video! I had no idea.... really need to repack the wheel bearings on my old utility trailer. Good to know! They are long overdue... lesson learned, eh?
Thank you for detailed explanation. I am trying to repack on a travel trailer. Is there any way to find out which seals and bearing I have on my trailer before dissassembly? Do they cone in some standard size?
Unfortunately there are lots of different sizes. The only way I know of is if your axle is marked with the model and manufacturer. On my TT I still have a sticker on the axle with that info and from there you could look up bearings and seals.
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Liked the video. I'm an old Air Force crew chief. In tech school for aircraft maintenance specialist, jet aircraft, one and two engines they taught us how to pack wheel bearings for aircraft that takke off and land at well over 125 MPH. The method you demonstrated for packing the bearing is exactly what the AF taught us. On tightening the axle nut, aircraft have torque values for both initial and final torque but for cars, trucks and trailers I first tighten the nut as I rotate the wheel. Tighten it pretty tight and rotate the tire once or twice to seat the bearing in the race. Back off the nut and tighten, while rotating the wheel until it spins freely with no play. If the cotter key hole is slightly off, I turn the nut in the direction of least movement to align the hole. Going less than half a hole tighter or looser won't matter. The cotter key you used looked really weak from metal fatigue and, if that nut decided to back off, could be a real problem. Also, I've made it a habit at each stop (food, fuel, or personal pit stop) to walk around the rig, look it over and feel the trailer tires and hubs. If just the tire is hot, check the pressure. It's probably low. Slow down until you can get it aired up. If the hub is hot you have a bearing issue. Fix it then and there. Good video. Clear and concise. Other than that bad cotter key, great job.
Great advice and thanks for watching Brian!
i learned the same way to back a bearing in your palm in school in the 90s. back in the day cars had these too.
really helpful, thanks!
Good info, thanks!
yep agreed, a 20cent cotter pin is not worth reusing when it risks a lost wheel and possibly another driver's death...
Great step by step instructions. The dog getting your 2 × 4 up and out of the way for you was a great addition.
Thanks for watching!! He likes to help clean up 😂
Excellent step-by-step instruction. This is how all UA-cam repair/build instructional videos should be produced. And nice dog cameo, too!
Thanks for the compliment Clayton. We appreciate you watching.
Excellent step-by-step instruction. This is how all UA-cam repair/build instructional videos should be produced. Thank you so much!
Thanks for watching!
Your video is from a few years ago, but still very relevant to repacking wheel bearings. I have repacked bearings when I was 10 years old believe it or not helping out my grandfather. I enjoyed it very much and it was great for bringing back memories on how to do it. Seems like repacking wheel bearings are nowadays a lost art.
Hi Gerald. Thanks for watching and glad you have some great memories with your grandfather!
Great clear instructions, best instructional video I have ever seen. No wasted time, great explanations of the how and why. Exactly how my dad taught me to pack my bike bearings as a kid!
Thanks so much for the comment!
I am a bike mechanic, and repack wheel bearings all the time, so I have some transferable knowledge to apply the the trailer wheels. But I had no idea how to adjust the play using the castle nut. This video gives me all I need to do the wheels, step by step, safe, focus on key points And the dog edit was fun! THANKS for a clear, well done video.
You're welcome and thanks for watching!
I’ve watched a million videos on how to fix stuff, this was one of the best. Very well explained! Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Best bearing vid i've seen. Simple to the point with all the info. Thanks for sharing.
The DeCampers Thank you for watching!
Great job on the video. Very informative, without being long winded. My RV mechanic is booked up, so I decided I’m going to learn how to repack my bearings. This is the first video I’ve seen with very simple to the point instructions on doing just that. Thanks!
Thanks for watching Russell!
So glad I watched your video first! I've never done this and am getting into doing as much of my own mechanical work as possible and this is a job that I need to do for the four tires on my 4 horse Stock trailer. This is such a great video with step by step, easy to follow, gives the WHY's of whats important to look for and how to do the job correctly. Really appreciate this! Thanks!
You're welcome Michael. We appreciate you watching.
Hadn't done this job in a number of years. This video was a great refresher with great tips to make the job easier. Now I'm ready to go tackle my trailer. Thanks!
K Hoeffner Thanks for watching!
I liked your video. Would have liked you giving explanation regarding the greasing of that zerk fitting that was in the axle under the grease cap.
Those are dexter ez lube axles. Lift the tire up, and put a grease gun on the zerk. While spinning the tire, push grease into the zerk. All the old grease will come out the front.
@@nbtholl1 and for OP, so essentially he could have just squirted some shots of grease instead of manually repacking the bearing?
mightymikee, yes, but don’t forget he was also doing an inspection of all the parts for possible replacements. I imagine if you have a fairly new trailer or not to many miles you can probably just force new grease. I’m glad I was shown the full way to do the job. Have a super nice day! Safe travels.
Thanks for watching Garon.
@mightymikee There's a chance if you're not spinning the tire or using a power grease gun, it could blow out the seal and coat brakes.
I wish every UA-cam tutorial was as clean and concise as this!! Not counting the grease of course
Thanks for the feedback!
Yes, I also appreciate no music distracting from content.
Great video. Thanks for taking the time and explaining each step for those of us that dont do this often.
You bet. Thanks for watching.
Check for cracks on the roller cage as well,
Yeah that's input, thanks.
Thanks for the video. Well thought out and explained. Also liked the appearance of the dog at about 7:52. I'll probably be dealing with that too.
Glad you liked it and found it helpful.
Great video.
Took the challenge to do my own trailer which I was absolutely dreading, having never done this before & usually take to the shop.
I could not believe how simple it was!
Saved a few pounds & learnt something new.
Cheers.
Thanks for watching Steven!
i always clean the bearings in solvent to remove any dirt and same with the inside of the housing then repack after they are clean and dry. the old grease probably contains contaminants and should be removed.
Thanks for watching William.
Excellent tutorial- thanks. Amazing how these videos are still helpful years down the road.
Thanks for the comment!
Thanks Tyson! Great video and you did a great job explaining the process. I'm an airplane mechanic so am familiar with repacking the bearings on small aircraft, but I've never done a trailer before. Glad to see that it is a very similar process with almost the exact same parts!
I feel more prepared to dig into the bearings of a rusty old horse trailer I just picked up and am turning into a tool hauler :)
Hi Tom. I'm also an A&P but kinda hate to admit that since I reused the old cotter pin. Thanks for watching and have fun with the new trailer!
Haha I thought about mentioning that but saw that you already had plenty of reminders in the other comments :-)
Good video. I just did mine and followed most of these same steps. I went by Dexter’s manual and torqued to 50 ft/lbs to set the bearing, then backed off the nut and went finger tight and installed the locking. Also got new Good Year Endurance tires installed today as well 😁
I love the Goodyear Endurance tire!
Great video with no fluff or bullshit. New subscriber here also!!! Just an idea from my days of packing bearings on golf carts. Use a new pin every time!!! And marine hi temp grease is expensive but way better for heavy trailers, or boat trailers. 7 dollars per tube verses 4 for regular.
+Scott Wall Thanks for subscribing Scott! A new pin is a great idea and definitely use grease that can withstand the wheel bearing temps.
I have never done this before but your video was well shot so that it is easy to see, and your instructions are simple and clear. Thank you sir, well done!
Thank you for watching!
Thank you. Just did my dual axle horse trailer, and the front axle (wi h drum brake) grease cap is threaded. No lip, but lots of hammering until I figured it out. Rear axle is very simple, and grease cap is lipped, so prying worked as you show in your video.
Thanks
Sorry for the late reply Scott and we appreciate you watching.
in the 50's I was raised in a Richfield gas station, (arco today) if i've that job once ive done it 100's of times. you have done a great job with your instruction. good job. all safety.
david wylie Thanks for watching David!
To knock out the seal without damage, go in through the opening in the spindle cavity where the outer bearing sits & lightly tap on the outer edge of the inside bearing ( the side of the bearing that faces in toward the spindle cavity) with a hammer & wooden dowel. Neither the bearing nor seal is damaged that way.
Thanks for watching Bob.
Thank you Bob. This is true. Not every trailer needs new grease seals. Some trailers have grease seals that take a long time to come here from china. F that!
Great video for those of us who are not that mechanical. This was a nice guide for someone like me who is not real confident trying to do something like this without some assistance.
Awesome glad you found it helpful.
AWESOME JOB!!!! Thank you for taking the time to make such a clear video!!!
Thank you for watching.
Great video. I just wanna say one thing. I work at a horse trailer dealership and one thing we do before setting the nut, we always torque the nut to 50 foot pounds first, spin the hub a couple times, then back off and go hand tight. I think that's more of a precaution for if we had replaced bearings and races but I still like doing it to make sure everything is actually seating and there is nothing holding it up. Also now is a good time to double check your magnet for your brakes and adjust as needed. Great video!
desmond waddell Thanks for watching Desmond!
50 Foot Pounds???😲⚠️⚠️⚠️
That is twice as much as any Proper Specifications for seating a wheel bearing. 25 ftlbs is more realistic for up to 8k axels.
My buddy only uses 35 ftlbs to seat the wheel bearings on his Gravel Truck Trailers 👍👌
Amazingly helpful video, Tyson! I love how you articulate each step and things to look out for. I really appreciate you doing this...loved the dog running off with the wood block!
We appreciate you watching Mike!
I've watched 5 videos on changing a hub and this was absolutely the best.
Thanks appreciate you watching!
Great video! I need to do this on my tent trailer so, thanks for the info. Loved the random shot of the dog grabbing your 2x4. haha :)
Thanks for watching!
Super informative video with lots of details and close up shots.
Thanks for the comment!
very good, and I will use it to refresh me as I do my own repacking.
Thanks for watching Paul.
That was an awesome video. No silliness, very simply and thoroughly explained. EXACTLY what I was looking for. Thank you,
Thank you for watching Nathan.
Dog is putting in some work 7:51
Sorry for the late reply and we appreciate you watching.
Nice pace. Very clear and a great video for someone doing this for a first time.
Peter Fassnacht Thanks for watching Peter.
Thanks heaps, well explained and no crazy music, time for a BUD!
Glad you found it helpful. Drink up!
Yikes! Scary! Found yourself! Wait, grease protector! And grease seal! Contained! Car quest eh!
Great video. Easy to follow for a novice boat trailer owner. Thank you.
Thanks for watching David.
cotter pins are cheap.. replace them.
spec on a bearing end play is normally .001" - .005". would be measured with a dial indicator, push in pull out.
essentially there should be almost no wobble. to loose and the bearing will work harder only rolling on a couple rollers. to tight and we'll,... it tries to roll on all of them.
if install new races, you should also seat the new bearing races. torque spec is handy here.
Sorry for the late reply and we appreciate you watching.
Awesome job man. Thanks for the refresher. Much appreciated.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
I bought instruction from Avasva and I build it very very cheap.
You built what?
So awesome to me Dennis. Thank you bro
Thanks for creating this video. I am currently restoring a vintage Shasta trailer. I put new tires on it and noticed that the wheel bearing felt dry or gritty. I'll be following your directions here really soon.
Life's Little Detours Thanks for watching and happy camping!
Dude, put a new cotter pin in!!!
I would have if I had one on hand and all the stores weren't closed. Thanks for watching!
This is a bit old, but dude you did a great job putting this together. You are packing those correctly.
Thanks!
I found this very informative. The last time I packed bearings was in the late 1970s on my 1969 Oldsmobile 442. I needed this refresher and found it useful today as I cleaned and repacked the hubs on my 26 year old Utility Trailer ... first time since I purchased it. The wheels were turning smoothly but was thinking its something I put off too long. I did not note any damage on the hubs, races, or bearings.
Thanks for watching, glad you found it useful.
Very good presentation. You spoke well, clearly, and slow enough to understand and follow. Thanks.
Thanks for watching.
I’ve watched several similar videos, this is the best.
Eric Eikenberry Thanks for watching Eric.
Thanks for this video. I just bought my first travel trailer and I am looking on getting the trailer up on its maintenance.
Great enjoy!
Absolutley a top notch video. Very well explained, for a layman and novice mechanic. I had a rough idea about how to change wheel bearings, but your explanation eased all my apprehension. Definitely will subscribe to your channel.
Thanks Ray appreciate you watching.
Really thorough while also brief. Thanks for the vid - it's helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
Jason, this was a big help. Thanks a lot.
Thanks for watching.
I've always had to tap grease seals into the hub with a substantial amount of hammering, either using a hammer + wood block or a rubber mallet. I've rarely had one go in or come out easy for me, and most the time I destroy them during removal. Definitely best to just plan on replacing them when repacking trailer wheel bearings. Great video. Thumbs up.
Great point!
Great info and covers all parts of the process. You just saved me time and money!
Awesome thanks for watching!
Super clear instructions and he covers other possibilities and things to be aware about too. Very useful!
Thanks for watching Oscar.
Awesome video! Straight forward, detailed, and to the point! Thanks
Glad you found it helpful!
Best repack and explanation that i've seen....thank you
Thanks for watching!
Great presentation! Clear, well thought and thorough. As another comment already shared; thanks for no loud music. I'll be back.
Thanks for watching! Make sure to sub.
Best all around video I have seen on this subject, well done!
Thank you for watching.
Nice job....I only wish I had your mechanical confidence to DYI.....but what kind of pre-trip safety check should I do for the bearings?
Thanks for watching.
I like to periodically check for play in the bearings and spin the wheels to hear how things are. You don't need to do this every trip but maybe every 4 months if you are towing often. It would require you to jack the wheels off the ground and grab the wheel at 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock position. Push and pull and feel for any play in the bearing. This is something I did in the video after putting it all back together.
If you have grease zerks on the axle you can also give it a couple squirts of grease while you have the wheels off the ground. While you slowly squirt grease into the zerk you want to simultaneously spin the wheel. This helps prevent the grease from blowing the seal out on the back side and is also the reason why you want to do it slowly.
Perfect instructional video👍🏻. This has been a big help to me when changing my cartrailer bearings. Thanks 🙏🏻✌🏻
Thanks for watching and commenting, Trey! We appreciate it.
Perfect video! Not too long but covers all the bases!! Awesome 👌
Thanks for watching!
Super informative video. You did a great job explaining it to a chump like me. Thank you for making this.
Thanks for watching!
Well put together, logical step by step info. I actually got it after the first time. Thanks Tyson.
You're welcome, thanks for watching Bogdan.
Great video! To the point and thorough. Not sure why anyone would give this a thumbs down. Next time treat yourself to a new cotter pin lol. Now I'm gonna schedule a day to do this to my trailer.
DiverseDad Thanks for watching!
The grease zerk, noticeable after the dust seal cap removal ...?... is it for limited use ?
Jerry Smith I use that every few months. It is suppose to push out old grease and add new grease like I’m doing by hand but it really doesn’t work well in my opinion. I also like to inspect the internals every few years.
Tyson, thanks for the video. Just about to travel with my 23 travel trailer and your video reminded me of the next steps.
Raccoons Thanks for watching Raccoons.
Very good video, well spoken.
Thank you!!
Great video! Very professionally presented.
Thanks for watching Mike.
Bearing buddies make it a lot easier to maintain. Spin the tires when filling with grease. Great video
Bearing buddies are nice so you can add grease throughout the year but they don't actually push old grease out and new grease into the bearing which is why I would recommend still repacking the bearings.
Bearing buddies can also push grease past the inner seal and reduce breaking, not recommended for drum breaks.
Great Video.
This should be viewed by service facilities. I take my camper in for a state inspection. After I grease/inspected bearings. The shops just don't now how to properly tighten the axle nut. Some wrench it on so tight and others to loose.....
Thanks for the kind words Mike.
So clear, honest, and thorough. Thanks
Thank you for watching Atanacio.
thanks buddy! Just redid mine by addoing new bolts since mine were stripped out but forgot in what order the bearings went back in. Very cool way to grease the bearing Thankyou wheel went back on in a snap. Only thing is mine had a washer type cotter pin that fits on after the washer and then with prongs bent you tighten castle nut and prongs stick out from axle side outer diameter and travel under castle nut and then you align in a good spot and bend them up in castle nut notches....Thanks again Great video Subbed!
RHINOTACTICAL Awesome glad it went smooth. Thanks for watching!
Thank you, this was the most straight forward set of instructions that I needed for my RV, you made this picture perfect and made it look more simplified, awesome tutorial.
Thank you very much, appreciate you watching THX.
THX 138 is the license plate on yellow duece coupe in American grafitti!!!
@@scottwall4669 I got this name from George Lucas's debut movie which was THX 1138 since I was a Star Wars Fan, 0381 was the last 4 digits of my long standing but now previous house PH#
@@THX--nn5bu That is so awesome!!!! Broke from THX 1138 he could not get funding for American Grafitti. He hid subtle messages in the movie. Low budget and bad weather, they filmed in 29 days in Petaluma Ca. Unemployed set carpenter Harrison Ford was asked to do still shots as the model did not fit the cowboy hat and they did not have another. This is how Harrison got his big break. He was paid 200.00 for building cabinets for the set, and it was increased to 450.00 if he would act the part of Bob Falfa. The actual plate for that car THX 138 is still on it in the Bay area.!!!
Great job in explaining all the steps. I think I can do it right now! Enjoyed the dog blip too!
Thanks for watching Larry!
Very informative, thanks, Tyson.... I have always enjoyed doing things myself rather than paying someone else to do some of the simpler jobs.
Steve Castro Thanks for watching Steve!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge and giving the "why" behind doing things a certain way. I appreciate your insight and experience.
jbs0227 You're welcome and thank you for watching
One of the best DIY video. Thanks.
Pattrick Abels Thanks for watching Pattrick!
Great information and procedure, thanks! Just one thing…I believe it’s best to replace the old cotter pin with a new one each time.
yep!! Would recommend always replacing cotter pins. We were in a pinch and didn't have one for this video.
Very nice video. I always use a new cotter pin.
Yes that is good practice!
Nice job, straight to the point. Very informative.
Thank you for watching.
good video , i haven't done this in over twenty years. but, with your help , i'm going to do my tent trailer this weekend. i do remember there was a way to get the seal off with out breaking it. some thing about putting the drum on backwards added the casil nut . and pulling the drum. i'll have to see if it comes back to me when i try this. if it breaks i'll have to go buy some. again thanks for the video.
doug m Thanks for watching Doug!
Awesome video Tyson. One question though. Once you put the pin back in the castle nut, how does the pin stay in place?
Thanks for watching. You just bend the cotter pin in each direction.
Good teacher. Learned a lot. Thanks.
Thanks for watching.
Super helpful video! I had no idea.... really need to repack the wheel bearings on my old utility trailer. Good to know! They are long overdue... lesson learned, eh?
Thanks for watching Susan. Glad you found it helpful.
Nice video, it's been awhile since I needed to do this and the video really helped me out this time around.
Mark Haugerud Thanks for watching Mark.
Great video instructions
Glad it was helpful!
Very helpful. Great jobTyson. Loved the dog. Thank you guys
Jake Dimmock Thanks for watching Jake.
Tyson......Excellent "how to" video! I looked at at least ten others...your's is by far the best....Good job!
Thank you!
Great video. Well presented. Thanks for making it.
Glad you liked it!
I've got a 16FT TANDEM equipment trailer. I need to do all 4 wheels before putting the trailer back in service. thank, you for you're helpful video.🙏
Glad you found it helpful!
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Very well explained and all done with basic tools. Perfect.
John Vanderlip Thanks for watching John!
Thank you for detailed explanation. I am trying to repack on a travel trailer. Is there any way to find out which seals and bearing I have on my trailer before dissassembly? Do they cone in some standard size?
Unfortunately there are lots of different sizes. The only way I know of is if your axle is marked with the model and manufacturer. On my TT I still have a sticker on the axle with that info and from there you could look up bearings and seals.
Do you add any grease through the grease sirt at the end?
Yes I just like to add fresh grease to those as well and push the old grease out prior to install.
@@AdventureRig thanks!
Well explained and easy enough to understand.
Kevin Dojaquez Thanks for watching Kevin.
Very thorough explanation, thank you.
Thanks for watching Andrew.
Informative and complete....all you need to know....thanks for an excellent presentation.
Thanks for watching!
Nice video. About the tackle this process on my little trailer and now I feel like I actually know how to handle it.
Thank you for watching.