LOL, NOPE, he left the WHEEL On while taking the hub off, NO ONE DOES THAT..you always take the wheel off FIRST..so you don't have to deal with the excess weight and Bulk. Sad.
Excellent video! No bullcrap trying to be a comedian, just packed full of perfect step by step instruction. One of the best instructional videos I have seen. Thank you!
This is the video to watch for service of bearings,after several break downs and expensive gouging at repair shops from Morehead City to Wilson NC I learned to not only service and change my bearings, but to have spare parts for everything,people like you who post these helpful videos should be commended.
Thank you so much. This is a great “ how to “ video. I have helped my dad do this many times but always had the ability to ask him any questions. He passed away last year but the family and I are taking his boat on a road trip next month. I know at least one wheel needs new bearings and now I have the confidence to do the job. Thanks again.
We are so sorry to hear of your loss, Bob, but it makes us happy to know we could help in his absence. There's no doubt he'll be with you on your trip, enjoying it from the other side. Have a safe and fun time!
I was intimidated to tackling this project but I didn't really know where to take my utility trailer for service. I decided to do it myself and this video was spot on. I had to ruin my seal when removing, but I was replacing anyhow. Original bearings are 14yrs old, I thought that's pushing it on age, so hopefully these will last another 14yrs. Thanks again - perfect video
Excellent job! I have watched a lot of video's on how to adjust the bearing torque. Your's is the only one that recommends a very slight amount of play which is the proper way to set the bearings. As for having the wheel on before tightening the nut, this allow a much better feel to adjust the slack. I always check the play with the tire on. Not leaving a slight amount of play is the best way to burn up a bearing. I've done hundreds of bearings and always back off the nut until I can grab the top of the tire and feel a very slight amount of movement. Very good job. I hope people realize, a slight amount of play is what you are shooting for.
Sir, there is a few videos out there that speaks about this in which came out around the same time of the video and your comment. It is a possibility that you did not see the same ones I did however. This video is outstanding.
Love it! I just got a brand new tandem axle EZ Loader trailer with the boat I cought and I'm looking at the wheels and thinking to myself "damn, I need to know how to change the bearings on this thing or even just understand how they look like just to have the know-how", and now, not only do I know what the inside looks like, I feel pretty damn comfortable tackling this operation on my own. Just gotta go buy that bearing packer kit and race installing tool and I'm good to go. First thing I need to do, though, is jack the trailer up to check for any noises. Great tip and what a difference from the original wheel noise to after you replaced and repacked the bearings! Thanks for an awesome and informative video.
I’ve watched a lot of videos on this...yours was the 9th or so result down and no one else showed the use of the race tool which is exactly what I needed to see because I put mine in flush with hub and the wheel wouldn’t go on and I couldn’t figure out why....now I know you have to get that one pushed down in. Great work and thank you for this video.
I've probably watched a dozen UA-cam videos on this subject over the last couple days as I begin a first-time project to replace my bearings. Your video is by far the best out there. Your explanations were clear and you had great camera angles. Thanks for putting out such an informative and well done video.
Hi Mr. Dustin Hoover. I have studied your video taking my own notes carefully as this is easier way I can learn but it covers everything that you said so I can print it out while following your video offline and downloaded. I thank you for your in detail step by step task. Though this video is old, it clearly is outstanding and looking forward to doing this project soon. The one thing I seen a bit different is when you were announcing the initial tools, other tools you did not announce at first was announced during the actual job but that is okay as I taken careful notes and added them to my notes. I already started purchasing the tools and thank you for your education. I hope you have more videos I can review and follow, I will check them all out. God bless you Justin and thank you kindly sir.
@@boatus , thank you kindly, I started getting new tools today and doing studies on it a bit more before taking on this task. I had a stroke a few months from PTSD overseas a few months ago so my learning is a lot more difficult than a normal human now of days unfortunately. I will have this video and my notes as back up but the ultimate goal is to get my brain focusing again from the stroke. May I suggest that boat USA sorta mimick such videos for a variety of task please? I know that video was years ago but the explanation of every aspect was indeed excellent. The only problem he did was not announce every tool he utilized while covering what tools was needed. I am happy to of caught on to this but it would increase the companies sales on tool orders during a time the economy is not great and people need to learn small things like this to continue to boat in our waters. It does for me anyhow with being legally disabled after my deployment, thank you.
@@supportyourtroopsathletes6460 Thank you for your service, and I wish you all the best in your recovery. I love that you are doing projects such as these to help improve your physical and mental health. It should be very satisfying to complete it! As you noted, this video was done many years ago, and there are a lot of things that could be done better from a production end. We have a very different process now that requires detailed outlines and approvals (and a producer on-site to ensure we don't miss anything). And we also try to put links to tools and materials used in the video description. We still create a lot of step-by-step how-tos along with other types of boating videos. (Our series of gelcoat repair videos is a perfect example.) That said, I do very much appreciate your excellent reminder, and that will certainly factor in to future videos. (I take all feedback seriously!) We have been talking about updating this video, which I believe would address your recommendations. In the meantime, check out our article that was done in conjunction with this video: www.boatus.com/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2013/october/repacking-or-replacing-your-trailer-tire-bearings It has all the same steps plus photos for each and a full list of tools and materials you'll need. It might be easier to print out and bring with you while you're doing the project than trying to recall all the steps from the video (while also decoding your notes). Hope this helps, and let us know how it goes!
@@boatus thank you and thank you for your kind words. Currently, I am waiting for the rest of my new tools to come in currently. I am not sure how to size up the wheel bearings just yet however after doing some measurements on the outer of the bearing buddy prior to removal 11/16 seems to be the closest feasible option that I have unless you may have a suggestion. Though I have most tools in, I just do not want to remove it untill I do. I am proud to say that I memorized every part of this video completely and looking forward to getting started here soon. I noticed a couple differences in tools such as the metal hammer on this video to the soft hammer on the link you provided but that was the main thing. The gasket puller was not mentioned in either but I ordered that anyhow. The race drivers was not mentioned at the start of this video nor mentioned yet was shown during the video and in the case at the start of the video. May I ask you however just to be sure before entering this project, by measuring the external dust cap or bearing buddy. Is that a good indicator on what size bearings to order once again?
Thanks so much for a great video. I just blew my bearing. I literally just got home now. Had to get a tow truck to tow the boat home. And no fish either... This will help me big time. Thanks mate.
13 thumbs down votes = 13 idiots. So far, this is the most informative, well produced how-to video I've ever seen on You Tube. Now I can confidently (and easily) tackle my own boat trailer wheel bearings. Thank you very much. Well done!
Great Video...I can only reflect what the others have said: I knew I needed to change the bearings and knew nothing of how to. I searched the tube and was disgusted by the comedians, the shaky cameras, non information...then I found your presentation and you went right through the process clearly, no bullshit...and now my wheels turn round and round down the road...Thank You.
Nice to see a how-to UA-cam video done by a real mechanic. Correct application of force is essential, and well explained here. I would tend to take the wheel off first (per the recommendation below) but a matter of style. There may be a buildup of corruption/corrosion between the wheel and the hub, and doesn't hurt to check. But Dustin makes it work his way.
Great video and the first I've seen that demonstrated what a bad bearing sounds and looks like. Good job. I also thought that the bearing grease looked a little milky on the initial disassembly and might have been worth mentioning ( or it could have been that extra beer I consumed while going thru several videos ) . I hope to produce some 'how-to' videos in the future and hope that I can do near the great job that you have presented. The fishing line into the bearing seal is another observation that I'm glad you mentioned, (who would-a-thunk-it). Yes I agree with the reviewer who felt you should find a sponsor. Great job... Thanks
A video like this proves that people will hate on anything, just to be hating. This is a great video and breaks down every step. 33 people giving this a thumbs down shows that people are ass holes just to be ass holes. Great video man. It helped me do mine without a single issue. THANK YOU!!!
+Russell Devane Well, I am sure your quite used to being wrong, and here you are wrong again. I gave it a thumbs down because there is no possible excuse for leaving all of that grease on the back of the wheel. After about 1 week of driving you will not be able to tell of the grease is new, or old. Just no excuse for that. Otherwise he did a great job. What a weird place to cut a corner...
this is an awesome vid...but I use a brass punch to remove the races and also you need to use a grease gun and fill the hub using the bearing buddy nipple...fill the hub until you see the bearing buddy disk starting to move outward...always wear safety glasses too!
This video has to be the best I have seen. Step by step with an explanation. You can't get any better than that. Do you have other video's out on UA-cam? Thanks again. Claude S., Rocklin, CA
I am amazed watching all these UA-cam videos about how to service wheel bearings, I have not seen anyone yet that seems to have had any kind of training, no proper tools, no bearing preload setup, at least this guy says to make sure you feel a slight amount of free play after you tighten the bearing properly. these people are hacks it might be good enough but it's not right
Great vid I personally don’t use bearing buddies they allow water in I’ve done wheel bearings for years I use sealed caps and some sealant on cap to prevent water in. Then make sure to put some grease on your lugs so they don’t rust And I usually just replace the whole hub just easier and cost effective .
Awesome! I have been wondering for many years how to do this - all I need is a race tool and possibly a bearing packer. I understand that you can pack bearings by hand - it takes a while, but it is a doable task, right? What about that stainless steel collar? Do you have any links to that being installed or maybe just a picture?
I like how u used a bearing packer too. And I swear by that green trailer grease you used. I always check my bearings like u did for sound. Also if towing I stop after about 10 mins to check them for heat. Replaced lots of failed bearings on trailers that I bought but luckily never had one fail yet (knock wood). Oh, I usually use a piece of wood to drive the other wheel up on instead of jacking it. Thx again.
Hi Sergio. We're not sure what you mean by "rock or roll," but the best way to describe it is probably to say "side-to-side motion" along the axle. Hope this helps.
Best part of this video they use MARINE GREASE... Not regular grease. Knew some one who didn't use it. After a couple months regular launch use with a new wheel hub. The entire assembly fell off going down the road.
Wonderful! Until seeing this video I would never have attempted any bearing replacement. Now I will try. I echo the thoughts of an earlier poster, you should consider some advertising because your video is that good. Maybe a big box auto chain or online parts supplier?
Use the proper tools, a socket for the castle nut, use gloves, grease is bad for you to have on your hands. Take the friggen tire off the hub, much easier to not damage seal during re install and you get to inspect lug bolts and nuts. Show how to pack bearings by hand, most people don't have a bearing packer. Use finger tight tecknique after setting preload, hint you have to have the wheel off the hub to do it properly. Learn how to install a cotter key properly.
Great video my friend, nice to be able to know how to do this now. Your video has good sound quality and good camera work, so helpful on a video like this. I am new to boating so any information shared helps out a lot and helps keep my kids safe when out on the water, ok bearings dont but you get the idea, it helps to get us there to have great days out.
Good video. I would only add that you shouldn't put the hub on WITH the wheel. Also u should put grease in every cavity as possible not remove it. And grease the seal and axle before install. Bend the cotter pin COUNTER clockwise and use a piece of wood with the hammer. Then spin in and use a grease gun to fill cavities. Do it a few times until the bearing buddy no longer goes in much after spinning.
Awesome vid. I just inherited a 16 bass boat and trailer. I am pretty mechanically inclined and I most certainly can tell I need to do this. However, how can I find out what size bearings I need?
What's a spindle? No..., just kidding...been doing this shit all my life. This is a good demonstration of "how to" for the everyday man "at home." I hate "how to" vids that show people using high-end pullers and specialty tools...what regular guy has that stuff, right? Good job. I would have done only two things differently in this setting: Prepping better by cleaning all areas around the parts being serviced and, though it seems leaving the tire on the hub helps with aspects of handling et cetera, I'd remove the tire for multiple personal reasons but most importantly the risk of the seal being damaged during reassembly. This video is really a big help for those who may lack confidence related to performing this task. I'd point anyone (who asked me about this maintenance task) at this video. Again, this is good. For the dude who might wish to criticize my observations, try to understand that I spent years rebuilding industrial refrigeration compressors in both marine and commercial applications...know a thing or two about bearings, seals and the importance of cleanliness around highly engineered moving-part surfaces. Press on.
Decent how to , few minor things I have to harp about #1 grind off the mushroom top on your punch (main reason you wear safety glasses) #2 you did not apply a thin layer of grease to the lip seal #3 the codder pin ears needs to be spread out opposite of each other to prevent it from "popping out" (uni-directional) #4 smacking around the codder pin with side cutters hitting the threads can be a nightmare for the next guy Other than that it's all good . I myself would not recommend bearing buddies , everyone always over greases them causing high temperatures and premature bearing failure along with blowing the lip seal out on the back. Also if you blindly keep adding grease to the bearings the grease is obviously going somewhere. Take the time and do the steps to properly take care of the trailer bearings, a couple dollars for a blown lip seal and a repack on the bearings are going to pay you back in spades.
Wait, I thought they self adjust the grease amount. As long as u don't pack them so tight that they won't spring in anymore. Also I thought u want no cavities without grease otherwise the grease won't reach the inner bearing?
The cotter pin needed to be tighter, there was way too much play. Why didn't you look at the hub, lug, nuts. and etc... I would have shown how to hand packed the bearing vs using the packer....
Thanks for the question, Mr. Charlie. I’m not exactly sure when you talk of a half-height seal. I can only imagine that you are considering using a single lip seal rather than a double lip seal, in which case I would caution against it. Boat trailer bearings lead a tough life. Especially when you consider that they get warm with the boat rolling down the road, then you dunk them into cold water while you launch the boat which cools the hub, makes the air contract and suck water past the seal and into the bearing - a double lip seal avoids this. My advice would be to use the same type of seal that came out. Do not skimp on trailer bearings, grease or seals or you could find yourself trapped at the side of the road with a broken down trailer. Trailer bearings are pretty cheap so don’t try to save a few pennies here- it could cost you in the long run.
Thanks for your quick reply. I am haing difficulty finding the same grease seal as I am removing. The old one is O.D. 1.983 I.D. 1.274 and 0.437 high. I have found a similar seal (Rockwell American (12192) which is also doubled lipped and has the same O.D. but I.D. of 1.25 (which is a little tighter) but the height is only 0.25. My thinking was this seal may have to be tapped into the hub slightly further to keep the bearing in the race but a friend said "no, keep it flush in the hub.
@@Mr3Charlie If you really cannot find the same seal as the old one then the one that you refer to may work for a time, but as the seal will be tighter on the shaft I would not be surprised if the seal wears a groove on the axle. This will cause the eventual failure of the seal allowing grease out and water in resulting in potential collapse of the hub bearings. Any seal should when seated be flush with the back of the hub.
blosom - some, but not all, trailer hubs use different sizes for the inner and outer bearings. It's important to lay the bearings out in an organized manner to make sure that the parts get put back in the right way.
Decent video but there’s some things that can be noted. Those lug nuts need to be changed for an open lug nut not sealed. The bearing buddy wasn’t gone over and how to properly use them. Were they seized up? How much grease do you pump in and most of all when? Brake hubs vs non brake hubs as well...
Ok-this videos 8 yrs old so I’m not sure I’ll get any response but...Let’s say I want to have this done because I’m not all that comfortable doing it myself-who would I go to for this type of service?
Hi John! The video might be 8 years old, but we're still here! Thanks for your question. You can do an online search for trailer repair shops near you or ask around your boating friends for a recommendation. Personally, I've also found that many tire shops and general mechanics can do this for you as well. If you have an independent repair shop that you use for your vehicles, ask if they have someone who can do it or, if not, if they can recommend a good shop. And while you're there, have them check over the entire trailer. An analysis of our claims shows that tires, wheel bearings, and axles are the top reasons for boat trailer breakdowns: www.boatus.com/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2018/june/causes-for-on-the-road-boat-trailer-breakdowns. While you're at our website, you can search for other articles on boat trailer care and maintenance. Thanks for watching and getting in touch!
@@boatus thank you so very much for taking time to give me so much fantastic advice. I enjoy your channel and it’s content immensely.if you were to have any videos on single outboard docking-in a tight slip in a crowded marina I would be indebted to you! THANKS AGAIN👊🏻
@@johnm5714 You are more than welcome, John. 👊 back atcha! We have videos on how to dock a single screw outboard, and we have one on how to dock in a tight spot with twin outboards. We will certainly add your great suggestion to our list of possible future video topics--presuming that we can get out to video again sometime soon. Have a safe and fun boating season!
Fantastic Job describing the process while actually doing that work. Thats EXACTLY how I do it : ) ....great job : )
LOL, NOPE, he left the WHEEL On while taking the hub off, NO ONE DOES THAT..you always take the wheel off FIRST..so you don't have to deal with the excess weight and Bulk. Sad.
Excellent video! No bullcrap trying to be a comedian, just packed full of perfect step by step instruction. One of the best instructional videos I have seen. Thank you!
This is the video to watch for service of bearings,after several break downs and expensive gouging at repair shops from Morehead City to Wilson NC I learned to not only service and change my bearings, but to have spare parts for everything,people like you who post these helpful videos should be commended.
Thanks so much for your kind comments! Glad we could help you get things sorted out.
Thank you so much. This is a great “ how to “ video. I have helped my dad do this many times but always had the ability to ask him any questions. He passed away last year but the family and I are taking his boat on a road trip next month. I know at least one wheel needs new bearings and now I have the confidence to do the job. Thanks again.
We are so sorry to hear of your loss, Bob, but it makes us happy to know we could help in his absence. There's no doubt he'll be with you on your trip, enjoying it from the other side. Have a safe and fun time!
That guy is an absolute pro! Great job dude! That is the type of service you hope for when paying a professional for any type of work.
Thanks, Jesse. Yes, he is! Appreciate you watching.
I was intimidated to tackling this project but I didn't really know where to take my utility trailer for service. I decided to do it myself and this video was spot on. I had to ruin my seal when removing, but I was replacing anyhow. Original bearings are 14yrs old, I thought that's pushing it on age, so hopefully these will last another 14yrs. Thanks again - perfect video
Glad this video was helpful, Keith!
14 year old bearings,brother you took care of those really good or you were a very lucky man
Excellent job! I have watched a lot of video's on how to adjust the bearing torque. Your's is the only one that recommends a very slight amount of play which is the proper way to set the bearings. As for having the wheel on before tightening the nut, this allow a much better feel to adjust the slack. I always check the play with the tire on. Not leaving a slight amount of play is the best way to burn up a bearing. I've done hundreds of bearings and always back off the nut until I can grab the top of the tire and feel a very slight amount of movement. Very good job. I hope people realize, a slight amount of play is what you are shooting for.
Sir, there is a few videos out there that speaks about this in which came out around the same time of the video and your comment. It is a possibility that you did not see the same ones I did however. This video is outstanding.
I have watched a dozen videos on how to change my trailer bearings. Far and above this was best one, informative and well done. Nice job. Thank you.
the way you used the channel locks to get that rear grease seal out was "epic"-thanks for a great vid
One of the best videos out there This is the one you wanna listen to if you're a first time trailer owner looking to work on your trailer
Love it! I just got a brand new tandem axle EZ Loader trailer with the boat I cought and I'm looking at the wheels and thinking to myself "damn, I need to know how to change the bearings on this thing or even just understand how they look like just to have the know-how", and now, not only do I know what the inside looks like, I feel pretty damn comfortable tackling this operation on my own. Just gotta go buy that bearing packer kit and race installing tool and I'm good to go.
First thing I need to do, though, is jack the trailer up to check for any noises. Great tip and what a difference from the original wheel noise to after you replaced and repacked the bearings! Thanks for an awesome and informative video.
I’ve watched a lot of videos on this...yours was the 9th or so result down and no one else showed the use of the race tool which is exactly what I needed to see because I put mine in flush with hub and the wheel wouldn’t go on and I couldn’t figure out why....now I know you have to get that one pushed down in.
Great work and thank you for this video.
Thanks for watching, Nick, and we're thrilled we were able to help.
I've probably watched a dozen UA-cam videos on this subject over the last couple days as I begin a first-time project to replace my bearings. Your video is by far the best out there. Your explanations were clear and you had great camera angles. Thanks for putting out such an informative and well done video.
Hi Mr. Dustin Hoover. I have studied your video taking my own notes carefully as this is easier way I can learn but it covers everything that you said so I can print it out while following your video offline and downloaded. I thank you for your in detail step by step task. Though this video is old, it clearly is outstanding and looking forward to doing this project soon. The one thing I seen a bit different is when you were announcing the initial tools, other tools you did not announce at first was announced during the actual job but that is okay as I taken careful notes and added them to my notes. I already started purchasing the tools and thank you for your education. I hope you have more videos I can review and follow, I will check them all out. God bless you Justin and thank you kindly sir.
Thanks for watching and good luck with your project!
@@boatus , thank you kindly, I started getting new tools today and doing studies on it a bit more before taking on this task. I had a stroke a few months from PTSD overseas a few months ago so my learning is a lot more difficult than a normal human now of days unfortunately. I will have this video and my notes as back up but the ultimate goal is to get my brain focusing again from the stroke. May I suggest that boat USA sorta mimick such videos for a variety of task please? I know that video was years ago but the explanation of every aspect was indeed excellent. The only problem he did was not announce every tool he utilized while covering what tools was needed. I am happy to of caught on to this but it would increase the companies sales on tool orders during a time the economy is not great and people need to learn small things like this to continue to boat in our waters. It does for me anyhow with being legally disabled after my deployment, thank you.
@@supportyourtroopsathletes6460 Thank you for your service, and I wish you all the best in your recovery. I love that you are doing projects such as these to help improve your physical and mental health. It should be very satisfying to complete it!
As you noted, this video was done many years ago, and there are a lot of things that could be done better from a production end. We have a very different process now that requires detailed outlines and approvals (and a producer on-site to ensure we don't miss anything). And we also try to put links to tools and materials used in the video description. We still create a lot of step-by-step how-tos along with other types of boating videos. (Our series of gelcoat repair videos is a perfect example.) That said, I do very much appreciate your excellent reminder, and that will certainly factor in to future videos. (I take all feedback seriously!)
We have been talking about updating this video, which I believe would address your recommendations. In the meantime, check out our article that was done in conjunction with this video: www.boatus.com/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2013/october/repacking-or-replacing-your-trailer-tire-bearings It has all the same steps plus photos for each and a full list of tools and materials you'll need. It might be easier to print out and bring with you while you're doing the project than trying to recall all the steps from the video (while also decoding your notes). Hope this helps, and let us know how it goes!
@@boatus thank you and thank you for your kind words. Currently, I am waiting for the rest of my new tools to come in currently. I am not sure how to size up the wheel bearings just yet however after doing some measurements on the outer of the bearing buddy prior to removal 11/16 seems to be the closest feasible option that I have unless you may have a suggestion. Though I have most tools in, I just do not want to remove it untill I do. I am proud to say that I memorized every part of this video completely and looking forward to getting started here soon. I noticed a couple differences in tools such as the metal hammer on this video to the soft hammer on the link you provided but that was the main thing. The gasket puller was not mentioned in either but I ordered that anyhow. The race drivers was not mentioned at the start of this video nor mentioned yet was shown during the video and in the case at the start of the video. May I ask you however just to be sure before entering this project, by measuring the external dust cap or bearing buddy. Is that a good indicator on what size bearings to order once again?
Thanks so much for a great video. I just blew my bearing. I literally just got home now. Had to get a tow truck to tow the boat home. And no fish either... This will help me big time. Thanks mate.
13 thumbs down votes = 13 idiots. So far, this is the most informative, well produced how-to video I've ever seen on You Tube. Now I can confidently (and easily) tackle my own boat trailer wheel bearings. Thank you very much. Well done!
Fishing line!! I didn't see that coming. My take away is I should start disconnecting my boat from the trailer if I intend to troll.
Excellent, comprehensive video. No need to look at anything else.
Thanks for watching, James!
Great Video...I can only reflect what the others have said: I knew I needed to change the bearings and knew nothing of how to. I searched the tube and was disgusted by the comedians, the shaky cameras, non information...then I found your presentation and you went right through the process clearly, no bullshit...and now my wheels turn round and round down the road...Thank You.
Thanks for watching! Glad you found this video helpful.
Thanks for posting as I want to learn how to work on my boat to save money.
You are very welcome, Antonio!!
Nice to see a how-to UA-cam video done by a real mechanic. Correct application of force is essential, and well explained here. I would tend to take the wheel off first (per the recommendation below) but a matter of style. There may be a buildup of corruption/corrosion between the wheel and the hub, and doesn't hurt to check. But Dustin makes it work his way.
Thanks for your input! It is very much appreciated.
Really thorough tutorial - you are a natural teacher. Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
This video is awesome.Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Much appreciated by many.
Thanks man, I just found grease has been slinging all over the inside of my hubs so this really saved me by doing it myself.
Thanks for watching, Robert! Glad you found it helpful.
Great video and the first I've seen that demonstrated what a bad bearing sounds and looks like. Good job. I also thought that the bearing grease looked a little milky on the initial disassembly and might have been worth mentioning ( or it could have been that extra beer I consumed while going thru several videos ) . I hope to produce some 'how-to' videos in the future and hope that I can do near the great job that you have presented. The fishing line into the bearing seal is another observation that I'm glad you mentioned, (who would-a-thunk-it). Yes I agree with the reviewer who felt you should find a sponsor.
Great job... Thanks
With this video and some of the troubleshooting and responses below, I'm positive that I can easily swap out the bearings on a trailer. TY!!
Very nice step by step and easy to understand.
Great video! I'm about to get on the road with a tow dolly and I feel confident I can change the bearings.
A video like this proves that people will hate on anything, just to be hating. This is a great video and breaks down every step. 33 people giving this a thumbs down shows that people are ass holes just to be ass holes. Great video man. It helped me do mine without a single issue. THANK YOU!!!
+Russell Devane Well, I am sure your quite used to being wrong, and here you are wrong again. I gave it a thumbs down because there is no possible excuse for leaving all of that grease on the back of the wheel. After about 1 week of driving you will not be able to tell of the grease is new, or old. Just no excuse for that. Otherwise he did a great job. What a weird place to cut a corner...
+ejlarson249 Aaahhhh..... Ok and you would be one of those people! THANKS for proving me right!
this is an awesome vid...but I use a brass punch to remove the races and also you need to use a grease gun and fill the hub using the bearing buddy nipple...fill the hub until you see the bearing buddy disk starting to move outward...always wear safety glasses too!
He added grease to the outside of the bearing buddy lol
I like to remove the tire before removing the hub, makes it a lot easier to work on it.
Now I'll have to give it a try, thanks for the great lesson.
Thanks for watching! Hope it goes well. Let us know.
Great video! Thanks for the help. I especially appreciated how you showed all the tools and supplies ahead of time.
You're welcome! Glad we could help, Allen.
This video has to be the best I have seen. Step by step with an explanation. You can't get any better than that. Do you have other video's out on UA-cam? Thanks again. Claude S., Rocklin, CA
"Standard paper towel" lol love it
I am amazed watching all these UA-cam videos about how to service wheel bearings, I have not seen anyone yet that seems to have had any kind of training, no proper tools, no bearing preload setup, at least this guy says to make sure you feel a slight amount of free play after you tighten the bearing properly. these people are hacks it might be good enough but it's not right
What would you do differently?
Great vid I personally don’t use bearing buddies they allow water in I’ve done wheel bearings for years I use sealed caps and some sealant on cap to prevent water in.
Then make sure to put some grease on your lugs so they don’t rust
And I usually just replace the whole hub just easier and cost effective .
Thanks for sharing your experience, Mark. Others may find it helpful.
Thank you for your video. I needed a refresher.
You are quite welcome, Jerry! Thanks for watching.
Dustin thanks man. One of the best step by steps I've seen. Great job and thanks man.
Pidge, Ontario Canada.
well explained for a rookie like me. Thank you.
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching, Shurland.
Terrific video. Extremely helpful and well explained.
You are so welcome, torrance! Thanks for watching!
Excellent tutorial.
Thanks for watching, Don!
Great informational video!!!!
Thanks for watching, BottleJack! Glad you found it helpful.
Thanks for you help. This will help me with checking my Camper Trailer out too.
Thank you for this video!!! This give me the confidence to repack my pontoon boat trailer,again good video,thanks👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺
You are more than welcome, Thomas! Glad we gave you confidence to do this critical maintenance task. Thank you for watching!
Great video. Simple and thorough. Thanks
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the information
You are very welcome! Thanks for watching
Awesome! I have been wondering for many years how to do this - all I need is a race tool and possibly a bearing packer. I understand that you can pack bearings by hand - it takes a while, but it is a doable task, right?
What about that stainless steel collar? Do you have any links to that being installed or maybe just a picture?
Thanks! :)
I had watched this before starting my project. it was very helpful....
Thank you for your informative video. I will put this lesson to use on the magic tilt boat trailer that I just bought. A+++
Excellent video.;...nice to have resources like these for the DIY beginner....thanks much
I like how u used a bearing packer too. And I swear by that green trailer grease you used. I always check my bearings like u did for sound.
Also if towing I stop after about 10 mins to check them for heat. Replaced lots of failed bearings on trailers that I bought but luckily never had one fail yet (knock wood).
Oh, I usually use a piece of wood to drive the other wheel up on instead of jacking it.
Thx again.
Great instructions. Good job
Thanks for watching, Joe!
Great informative how-to video.
I do have a question, when you say the tire should have a bit of play, are you referring to a bit of rock or roll?
Hi Sergio. We're not sure what you mean by "rock or roll," but the best way to describe it is probably to say "side-to-side motion" along the axle. Hope this helps.
Best part of this video they use MARINE GREASE... Not regular grease. Knew some one who didn't use it. After a couple months regular launch use with a new wheel hub. The entire assembly fell off going down the road.
Wonderful! Until seeing this video I would never have attempted any bearing replacement. Now I will try. I echo the thoughts of an earlier poster, you should consider some advertising because your video is that good. Maybe a big box auto chain or online parts supplier?
Great explanation I’m gonna check mine out
Use the proper tools, a socket for the castle nut, use gloves, grease is bad for you to have on your hands. Take the friggen tire off the hub, much easier to not damage seal during re install and you get to inspect lug bolts and nuts. Show how to pack bearings by hand, most people don't have a bearing packer. Use finger tight tecknique after setting preload, hint you have to have the wheel off the hub to do it properly. Learn how to install a cotter key properly.
Thanks for your suggestions.
Great video, thanks for uploading. Stick an ad on it so you can make some money, I feel bad getting all this info for nothing.
Superb.. thank you. So nice and clear.
Great video my friend, nice to be able to know how to do this now. Your video has good sound quality and good camera work, so helpful on a video like this. I am new to boating so any information shared helps out a lot and helps keep my kids safe when out on the water, ok bearings dont but you get the idea, it helps to get us there to have great days out.
Thanks for the video. Now, I can get to doing this same thing this weekend.
Great Job Well Well Explain and Great Knowledge , Keep it Up my friend. Cheers
Thanks for watching!
Best vid on this subject!
Thanks, Roy!
Good video. I would only add that you shouldn't put the hub on WITH the wheel. Also u should put grease in every cavity as possible not remove it. And grease the seal and axle before install. Bend the cotter pin COUNTER clockwise and use a piece of wood with the hammer. Then spin in and use a grease gun to fill cavities. Do it a few times until the bearing buddy no longer goes in much after spinning.
I meat NOT counter clockwise.
Isn't NOT counter clockwise the same as clockwise? 😎
Thanks Dustin! Helps out greatly with my trailer project! : - )
Awesome vid. I just inherited a 16 bass boat and trailer. I am pretty mechanically inclined and I most certainly can tell I need to do this. However, how can I find out what size bearings I need?
Nice Video...thanks...but why are there no brakes on that tandem trailer?
Excellent video! Thanks!
Great video, very explanatory. Thanks!
Best video on this topic! Thanks a lot
good video,I have to do mine and just want to do it right. Thanks
Best video I've seen - THANKS
Very good, details video. Thx a bunch
Thanks for watching, Blue!
Thanks for posting this Video.
Well done. I learned a lot.
What's a spindle? No..., just kidding...been doing this shit all my life. This is a good demonstration of "how to" for the everyday man "at home." I hate "how to" vids that show people using high-end pullers and specialty tools...what regular guy has that stuff, right? Good job. I would have done only two things differently in this setting: Prepping better by cleaning all areas around the parts being serviced and, though it seems leaving the tire on the hub helps with aspects of handling et cetera, I'd remove the tire for multiple personal reasons but most importantly the risk of the seal being damaged during reassembly. This video is really a big help for those who may lack confidence related to performing this task. I'd point anyone (who asked me about this maintenance task) at this video. Again, this is good. For the dude who might wish to criticize my observations, try to understand that I spent years rebuilding industrial refrigeration compressors in both marine and commercial applications...know a thing or two about bearings, seals and the importance of cleanliness around highly engineered moving-part surfaces. Press on.
Great video and help. thank you for posting this.
You're welcome, Terrance! Glad it was helpful.
Excellent video
This video was excellent. Thank you,
Excellent video, thanks for sharing it.
Decent how to , few minor things I have to harp about #1 grind off the mushroom top on your punch (main reason you wear safety glasses) #2 you did not apply a thin layer of grease to the lip seal #3 the codder pin ears needs to be spread out opposite of each other to prevent it from "popping out" (uni-directional) #4 smacking around the codder pin with side cutters hitting the threads can be a nightmare for the next guy
Other than that it's all good . I myself would not recommend bearing buddies , everyone always over greases them causing high temperatures and premature bearing failure along with blowing the lip seal out on the back. Also if you blindly keep adding grease to the bearings the grease is obviously going somewhere. Take the time and do the steps to properly take care of the trailer bearings, a couple dollars for a blown lip seal and a repack on the bearings are going to pay you back in spades.
Wait, I thought they self adjust the grease amount.
As long as u don't pack them so tight that they won't spring in anymore. Also I thought u want no cavities without grease otherwise the grease won't reach the inner bearing?
Excellent video!
where did you put the jack to lift up the trailer at the beginning of the video? on the frame?
Hi Pablo. Yes, on the frame. As Dusty says, you want to find a solid area on the frame and not on any springs or anything that can bend.
@@boatus thanks.
The cotter pin needed to be tighter, there was way too much play. Why didn't you look at the hub, lug, nuts. and etc... I would have shown how to hand packed the bearing vs using the packer....
Thanks for your feedback, Andrew. We'll take it into consideration if we make future videos on this.
Where exactly did you get that bearing packer?
especially the race installing tool, where did you get that? that's awesome!!!
Great video...thanks for putting it on here.
Would you rather new grease 2 spin slow drag of almost a wobble for pin setting?
sweet video and good explanations
Can you replace a full width seal with a half height one? Would you still only tap in a half height seal so that it is flush with the hub?
Thanks for the question, Mr. Charlie. I’m not exactly sure when you talk of a half-height seal. I can only imagine that you are considering using a single lip seal rather than a double lip seal, in which case I would caution against it. Boat trailer bearings lead a tough life. Especially when you consider that they get warm with the boat rolling down the road, then you dunk them into cold water while you launch the boat which cools the hub, makes the air contract and suck water past the seal and into the bearing - a double lip seal avoids this. My advice would be to use the same type of seal that came out. Do not skimp on trailer bearings, grease or seals or you could find yourself trapped at the side of the road with a broken down trailer. Trailer bearings are pretty cheap so don’t try to save a few pennies here- it could cost you in the long run.
Thanks for your quick reply. I am haing difficulty finding the same grease seal as I am removing. The old one is O.D. 1.983 I.D. 1.274 and 0.437 high. I have found a similar seal (Rockwell American (12192) which is also doubled lipped and has the same O.D. but I.D. of 1.25 (which is a little tighter) but the height is only 0.25. My thinking was this seal may have to be tapped into the hub slightly further to keep the bearing in the race but a friend said "no, keep it flush in the hub.
@@Mr3Charlie If you really cannot find the same seal as the old one then the one that you refer to may work for a time, but as the seal will be tighter on the shaft I would not be surprised if the seal wears a groove on the axle. This will cause the eventual failure of the seal allowing grease out and water in resulting in potential collapse of the hub bearings. Any seal should when seated be flush with the back of the hub.
Thank you for your reply and information!
blosom - some, but not all, trailer hubs use different sizes for the inner and outer bearings. It's important to lay the bearings out in an organized manner to make sure that the parts get put back in the right way.
Thanks!
Great video, thanks
Decent video but there’s some things that can be noted.
Those lug nuts need to be changed for an open lug nut not sealed.
The bearing buddy wasn’t gone over and how to properly use them. Were they seized up? How much grease do you pump in and most of all when? Brake hubs vs non brake hubs as well...
Thanks for watching and for your comments.
Is the floor jack lifting at the shackle?
thanks bud,helpful tips
Ok-this videos 8 yrs old so I’m not sure I’ll get any response but...Let’s say I want to have this done because I’m not all that comfortable doing it myself-who would I go to for this type of service?
Hi John! The video might be 8 years old, but we're still here! Thanks for your question. You can do an online search for trailer repair shops near you or ask around your boating friends for a recommendation. Personally, I've also found that many tire shops and general mechanics can do this for you as well. If you have an independent repair shop that you use for your vehicles, ask if they have someone who can do it or, if not, if they can recommend a good shop. And while you're there, have them check over the entire trailer. An analysis of our claims shows that tires, wheel bearings, and axles are the top reasons for boat trailer breakdowns: www.boatus.com/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2018/june/causes-for-on-the-road-boat-trailer-breakdowns. While you're at our website, you can search for other articles on boat trailer care and maintenance. Thanks for watching and getting in touch!
@@boatus thank you so very much for taking time to give me so much fantastic advice. I enjoy your channel and it’s content immensely.if you were to have any videos on single outboard docking-in a tight slip in a crowded marina I would be indebted to you! THANKS AGAIN👊🏻
@@johnm5714 You are more than welcome, John. 👊 back atcha! We have videos on how to dock a single screw outboard, and we have one on how to dock in a tight spot with twin outboards. We will certainly add your great suggestion to our list of possible future video topics--presuming that we can get out to video again sometime soon. Have a safe and fun boating season!
@@boatus you guys are awesome-thanks again
Great vid, but use brass punch if possible
Thanks for the feedback, Vitalik.
nice job - thank you very much
Thanks for watching.
awesome, thanks for the video !!