Can Grease Be Used in an Oil-Bath Style Hub
Question:
Interested in converting to disc brakes on my 5th wheel. The Kodiak kits I found show oil bath bearings which I do not want however the bearing numbers are the same as greased bearing set-ups and some offer either a grease seal or oil seal. Can I use grease on these rather then oil? Im ready to purchase but to many issues that cant be answered by the sales staff.
asked by: Paul L
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Helpful Expert Reply:
There's no reason grease couldn't be used in an oil-bath hub. Oil requires a tighter seal than the grease does so the grease will work fine in an oil bath hub.
If you were interested in using the part # K2HR79E you could use it with grease.
expert reply by:
Jameson C
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