Best Grease to be Used with Bearing Buddies

Question

Question:

Hi is the l10320 the best grease for my r v travel trailer 2 axle trailer and about 6500 lbs and does if work with other greases can I use this with buddy bearing please let me know thanks Irv

asked by: Irv M

1

Helpful Expert Reply:

According to Bearing Buddy the best grease to use is a high quality, multipurpose # 2 grade lubricant. They also recommend not mixing different types of grease.

I recommend using LubriMatic # L11465.

expert reply by: Charles S

1

Answer 1

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

view full answer...

Answer 2

The great thing about Bearing Buddy like part #BB1781 is that when you add grease to your system with the included fitting, it will move the spring-loaded piston outward and allow grease to seep around the edges to keep from damaging the seal. You…

view full answer...

Answer 3

Bearing Buddy pumps grease into the center of the hub all the way back to the grease seal. A double lip seal should be used to prevent grease from blowing out the seal when added. When the hub and seals and bearings are first assembled, they should…

view full answer...

Answer 4

Kenda trailer tires are primarily made in China like most trailer tires. The only Radial trailer tires that I'm aware of that are made in the United States are the Goodyear Endurance line. Carlisle has a bias ply line of tires made in the States,…

view full answer...

Answer 5

The hub you describe is a 3500 lb 10 inch hub/drum with a 6 on 5-1/2 inch bolt pattern which uses an L44649 outer and an L68149 inner wheel bearing and a 58846 grease seal. For a replacement, I'd recommend the #AKHD-655-35-EZ-K hub/drum. The…

view full answer...

Answer 6

Yes. There's no reason that the Dutton-Lainson Strong Arm Winch #DL25215 can't be mounted upside down as long as the winch strap isn't rubbing on anything. The capacity of the winch won't be affected with this mounting method, so…

view full answer...

Answer 7

The short answer to both of your questions is yes. You can remove the backing plate or brake assembly and use the existing hub with integrated drum by itself, or, you can simply replace it with an idler hub. Based on the photos, I would suggest…

view full answer...

Answer 8

It is possible to over-fill a hub that has a Bearing Buddy bearing protector such as #BB1781. The convenience of easy filling through the zerk fitting can often mean we can be tempted to keep adding more grease. ("If a little is good, then more…

view full answer...

Answer 9

If you are looking for a grease cap PLUG with the TRP stamped on it chances are the Grease Cap Plug for E-Z Lube Grease Caps #RG04-010 would work for you, but to be certain you will want to measure the diameter of the grease cap hole. If it is 1.18…

view full answer...

Answer 10

You would want to go with a double lip seal since your trailer is a boat trailer that will be submerged underwater. For that you would want the part #168233 which is a double lip seal in the exact dimensions as you would need. We don't have a…

view full answer...

Answer 11

If you blow out a grease seal on a trailer hub by overfilling it with grease using a Bearing Buddy the seal would not still be okay as it would need to be replaced but the Bearing Buddy like the #BB1980A-SS would still be fine. It's very easy to…

view full answer...

Answer 12

It is not required to install a washer between the outer bearing and the castle nut on the Trailer Idler Axle Beam with Easy Grease Spindles part #e48GR. That said, it's not a bad idea to use one and I recommend this to ensure there is no damage…

view full answer...

Best Grease to be Used with Bearing Buddies

Product Page this Question was Asked From

Featured Help Information

Miscellaneous Media

Continue Researching