How long has it been since you changed the grease in your trailer's wheel bearings?
I learned the hard way back in the 80's that about 25 cents worth of grease is a lot cheaper than a failed bearing/axle damage.
That said, the task of pulling hubs and repacking bearings can be a pain in the ass. This tool, which I've stupidly avoided buying for so long, makes it so much better.
If you don't own a bearing packer, go buy one. Fucking now. Lisle Handy Packer Bearing Packer Part #: 34550
Yes, you can pack bearings by hand. Yes, you only do it very infrequently, so why spend money on a tool you only use every so oft.......WRONG, SO FUCKING WRONG. This fucking tool is titties, you have GOT to get one if you value your time. And not only that, I NEVER was able to do as good a job by hand as this tool does, it flushes all the old grease and completely fills the bearing, no worries.
I learned the hard way back in the 80's that about 25 cents worth of grease is a lot cheaper than a failed bearing/axle damage.
That said, the task of pulling hubs and repacking bearings can be a pain in the ass. This tool, which I've stupidly avoided buying for so long, makes it so much better.
If you don't own a bearing packer, go buy one. Fucking now. Lisle Handy Packer Bearing Packer Part #: 34550
Yes, you can pack bearings by hand. Yes, you only do it very infrequently, so why spend money on a tool you only use every so oft.......WRONG, SO FUCKING WRONG. This fucking tool is titties, you have GOT to get one if you value your time. And not only that, I NEVER was able to do as good a job by hand as this tool does, it flushes all the old grease and completely fills the bearing, no worries.
