eirichct
06-19-2013, 05:06 AM
I have a 2006 Boatmate single axle trailer with the 'Reliable' oil bath hubs. I'm somewhat new to these types of hubs and the maintenance required for them. I drive about 8 miles from my driveway to the lake and in that time my hubs become extremely hot. I keep the hubs full of 50 weight and haven't noticed any leaking or loss of oil. From what I understand these hubs are supposed to be fairly maintenance free as long as you keep the oil full, however the temp of the hubs has me a little worried that the bearings are going bad. My question is 3 fold:
1) Is it normal for these hubs to run hot or are they like grease bearings and this would be a sign of failing bearings?
2) If the bearings do need replaced, what is the process for rebuilding these types of hubs?
3) Is this a DIY job or would I be better off having the pros handle it?
I'm pretty mechanically inclined and have rebuilt several grease hubs in the past, I just have no experience with oil hubs and couldn't really find a good answer to these questions. If anyone has a good run down on how to service these things I'd really appreciate it.
Thanks,
Chris
1) Is it normal for these hubs to run hot or are they like grease bearings and this would be a sign of failing bearings?
2) If the bearings do need replaced, what is the process for rebuilding these types of hubs?
3) Is this a DIY job or would I be better off having the pros handle it?
I'm pretty mechanically inclined and have rebuilt several grease hubs in the past, I just have no experience with oil hubs and couldn't really find a good answer to these questions. If anyone has a good run down on how to service these things I'd really appreciate it.
Thanks,
Chris