Water Contamination in the Kodiak XL ProLube Kit for 3500-lb Axles

Question:

I have the Kodiak XL prolube kit on my axles now, they keep getting water in them. I even siliconed around the screw cap so i am guessing they are leaking around the black plug. i was thinking of switching over to bearing buddies if possible. any advice would be appreciated.

asked by: Roland G

Expert Reply:

If you are wanting to change your oil bath Kodiak ProLube Kit, # XLPROLUBE1980KIT, due to water contamination, then the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors, like # BB2441SS, would be a great option for your trailer axles.

The Bearing Buddy Protectors will allow you to keep your bearings well greased and at the same time protect against water contamination.

You will need to know which size hub bore you have on your hubs and you will need to replace the seals. If you have your inner and outer bearing numbers, then you will be able to locate the correct grease seal to replace the seals used on the ProLube kit.

expert reply by: Jared P