Which is Better an EZ Lube Spindle or a Bearing Buddy Setup
Question:
I have NON greaseable spindles on my 2007 forest river TT and would like to upgrade. The two options are either new EZ lube spindles or bearing buddies. Which is the better option performance wise: Would bearing buddies work as well as EZ lube spindles or do the spindles get the grease into the bearing better. Thanks for the help.
asked by: Carl R
Helpful Expert Reply:
An EZ lube spindle will be better because it allows you to insert grease from inside the spindle where the bearings are and push out the old grease whereas with a Bearing Buddy you basically just get to push grease through the front of the hub.
I attached a link to a page that has all of the EZ lube spindles we carry. The advantage to a Bearing Buddy would be that it would be much easier to install since they basically just replace the grease cap whereas with a new spindle you have to have them professionally installed and require removing all of the hubs.
To pick out the correct spindle will require you to measure the spindle where the bearings and seals ride so that you can get the correct one to fit your current hubs.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
#84 E-Z Lube Spindle w/ Brake Flange for 3,500-lb Trailer Axle - 1-3/4" Diameter
- Trailer Spindles
- EZ Lube Spindle
- 1-3/4 Inch Diameter
- Round
- For 3500 lb Axle
- TruRyde
more information >
Featured Help Information
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Shop: #84 E-Z Lube Spindle w/ Brake Flange for 3,500-lb Trailer Axle - 1-3/4" Diameter
- Shop: Hub Bearing Kit for Lippert, Dexter, and AL-KO Axles - 3,500 lb with #84 Spindle
- Shop: Easy Grease Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 3.5K Axles - 5 on 4-1/2 - Galvanized
- Shop: CE Smith Trailer Idler Hub Assembly w/ Case for 3.5K Axles - 5 on 4-1/2 - Galvanized - Pre-Greased
- Shop: etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes - Self-Adjusting - 10" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 3.5K
- Shop: Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 5.2K & 6K Axles - 12" - 6 on 5-1/2 - Pre-Greased
- Shop: etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes - Self-Adjusting - 12" - Left/Right Hand - 5.2K to 7K
- Search Results: 225/75r15
- Video: etrailer Trailer Hubs and Drums - Hub - AKIHUB-545-35-G-EZ-K Review
- Search Results: axletek bd2 655
- Q&A: Dexter Replacement Hub/Drum Assembly # K08-247-1G
- Video: Review of TruRyde Trailer Spindles - EZ Lube Spindle - TRU74FR
- Video: Review of CE Smith Trailer Hubs and Drums - Idler Hub - CE13515
- Q&A: Should Bearing Buddies Buddies be Used on EZ Lube Trailer Axles
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Article: Testing Trailer Brake Magnets for Proper Function
- Search Results: brake wire
- Article: Overview of Lubricating Grease
- Search Results: 1/2 stud
- Video: Review of Powerbuilt Lubricants Sealants Adhesives - Greasing Tools - ALL647646
- Search Results: bearing grease
- Search Results: trailer brakes
- Search Results: trailer parts
- Q&A: Which is Best Brand of Trailer Brake Assemblies
- Video: Performance Tool Plastic Bearing Packer Review
- Video: Review of TruRyde Trailer Spindles - #84 EZ Lube Spindle - TRU77FR
- Shop: Roof Rack
- Q&A: What Type Of Grease Do The Bearings On Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly # AKHD-655-6-EZ-K Come With?
- Video: Kodiak Trailer Hubs and Drums - Hub - Q-HUB84545 Review
- Q&A: Difference Between Dexter 3,500 lb Trailer Axles, EZ Lube vs. non EZ Lube
on Trailer Spindles
