Grease Coming Out of EZ Lube Trailer Spindle

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Hello I was servicing my boat trailer bearings for the 1st time and I noticed as I was pumping grease in it was the old grease was coming out the back of the spindle and I just wanted to make sure this is ok? if it is ok I assume I should keep filling till I see new grease coming out of that hole..

asked by: Jay

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There are only 3 ways that grease will come out on an EZ Lube axle.

1) You pump it in and it oozes out of the hole in the shaft to lubricate the bearings (normal operation). But you wouldn't see it because the hub/drum would be installed

2) It comes out the back of the hub meaning you blew a seal (seal needs to be replaced, use double lip seals)

3) It comes out where you are pumping it in because the hub/drum is full (if you see new grease then you are good to go)

When adding grease the hub/drum, bearings, everything, needs to be installed on the spindle. Adding grease would be the last step. You also have to make sure that any new grease you use is compatible with the old grease. If not and you do not clean away all of the old grease first, it can cause the grease to degrade quickly. I have included a link to our help article on grease for you.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

EZ Lube spindles are generally preferred over Bearing Buddy setups. The EZ lube allows you to insert grease down the middle of the spindle easily which is basically the best option aside from removing the hub and taking it all apart and cleaning and…

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Answer 2

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…

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Answer 3

You just need to pack the bearings on hub and drum assembly #8-276-5. There's no such thing as too much grease for bearings! If it is an EZ lube hub with a grease zerk fitting at the end of the spindle you will know there is enough grease once it…

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Answer 4

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 5

To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that…

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Answer 6

Generally speaking bearing grease has so little water in it that significant expansion due to freezing temperatures is unlikely. Higher operating temperatures within the hubs while underway would potentially thin the grease but again not cause much…

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Answer 7

Yes, they will. The B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails item #BWRVK2604 are confirmed to fit the 2023 Ram 1500's without a diesel engine. These fit both the 5-1/2' and 6-1/2' bed lengths. These custom fit brackets mount in…

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Answer 8

An underslung trailer coupler is one that attaches to the bottom of the trailer frame and an overslung one is one that attaches to the top of the frame. The Replacement Head for Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution Systems part #BXW4011 is for…

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Answer 9

What you'll want to do is refer to your instructions for the proper torque specs. For example, the instructions for the 5.2K - 6K Kodiak Disc Brake Kit #K2HR526D call for the brake mounting flange to be welded to the spindle and then the caliper…

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