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Location: Chicago western burbs | I have a basic shorelander trailer. 1400# Has anyone changed the bearings on one? I would like to change mine before I trek up north, and never have. I am concerned with either overgreasing, or greasing them unnecessarily. Are there seals I need to replace? I know there is info out there, and I have read plenty, however they all seem to give me diff. advice. Im hoping that someone with the same trailer can help me out.
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Location: Stevens Point, WI | I had a Shorelande'r for about 5 years and never had to change the bearings. For greasing bearings, you want to keep greasing them until you see the grease coming out of the sides of the bearing, that means you have them full. I don't know if you can actually over grease them but having too much grease will make them really yucky. But I could be wrong on that.
Edited by Merckid 5/10/2007 12:13 PM
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Location: Athens, Ohio | My suggestion is, take them to a reputable vehicle repair shop and have the bearings removed, cleaned, and re-packed. They will replace any worn seals and lube them to the proper level. They will also inspect them for wear and replace them if needed. If you do, ask them to find the part numbers on the bearings and seals and buy an extra set. They really come in handy at a boat landing or in the middle of BFE if one goes out on you.
Vehicle bearings are pretty much mechanic 101 stuff for these guys, and the little bit they'll charge you may be well worth the peace of mind. m |
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Location: The Yahara Chain | Merckid - 5/10/2007 12:11 PM
I don't know if you can actually over grease them but having too much grease will make them really yucky.
Putting too much grease in will lead to having to have your seals replaced. When it heats up it expands. |
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Location: Plainfield IL | Follow these directions and you cannot go wrong.
http://www.bassboatcentral.com/sttipsbb.htm
If you dont want to deal with bearing grease then take a look at http://www.liqualube.com/
I installed them on my last trailer and they were awesome. Another thing to consider when replacing the bearings look at a quality bearing like Timken roller bearings. If you replace the bearings make sure you replace the bearing races and seals as well.
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Location: Davenport, IA | I'm now checking mine EVERY year. I changed them in the middle of the season last year and found 3 out of 4 rusty at the beginning of this year. I had the rollers fall out of the cage using a blowgun to dry one out after washing it in solvent. Its really easy to do, the whole process should only take about an hour. |
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Location: Chicago western burbs | Does anyone recommend a place where I can buy seals for the bearings? |
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Location: Davenport, IA | I got mine at carquest. |
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Location: Plainfield IL | Motion Industries aka Berry Bearing |
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