Check you trailer's wheel bearings. How to easily check & adjust them. Avoid huge problems

Trailer wheel bearings are a very important component to the safety of a trailer, yet they are often overlooked.
In this video I show a couple of fast and easy ways to check the condition of a trailers wheel bearings and how to adjust them.
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[@Mechanical_Mind]

To be able to remove tough bolts and lug nuts with ease take a look at these DeWalt impacts I use amzn.to/49NwEfk

[@thangknowa3288]

A few years ago, I bought a used boat and trailer from an older man. He had it serviced regularly by a dealer. All seemed well, no problems. One day I jacked up the trailer and spun the wheels. One wheel had a small rumble while spinning, I broke it down and found one roller in a bearing had broke in half, and was just tumbling around in there. I installed new hub kits, all is great now, and I have a reference base line. No substitute for a good in depth inspection.

[@darwindropmazda]

Perfect timing for this video!

[@jimjam002also]

Good video

[@Pete.Ty1]

👍👍👍. Thank you

[@jimfeagins9424]

That bearing looked like it could have used a little more grease as well as the tightening you gave it.

[@Mechanical_Mind]

You're probably right. The customer claimed he had just had the bearings repacked. While removing the tire to do the welding work I figured I'd check the bearings for being loose. All four were too loose

[@VANC3R]

About to do mine!
Thanks for sharing!
Is it good idea to put grease in before putting cap back on?
Cheers

[@Mechanical_Mind]

Thanks! It will not hurt to add some grease before putting the cap back on.
I like using "Bearing Buddy" end caps so grease can be added easily in the future

[@VANC3R]

Thanks for the response. 🤟🏽👍

[@fortnitetrolling1015]

Why would a rubber cap fall off while driving? This just happened to me on a peterbuilt. Never seen it happen in my 4 yrs driving semi

[@Markomyt1]

I have often wondered that... I think road debris flips up once in a while knocking off those caps.

[@fortnitetrolling1015]

@@Markomyt1 strange...

[@jonlambshead5115]

No No No
Don't Ever Put Your Hand At 12 & 6.. If The Trailer Drops Off The Jack Or The Jack Fails
You Will Get Your Hand Squashed By The Weight Of The Trailer
You May Lose A Hand

[@Mechanical_Mind]

Thats a good point. I failed to mention to make sure it's securely on jack stands