Best Wheel Bearing Grease for Utility, Camper, and Horse Trailers

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Im looking for the very best wheel bearing grease to use on my utility, camp, and horse trailers. Id like to use the same grease on all of this equipment and wondered what you would recommend. Finally, would there be any downside to using a synthetic marine grease thinking it might provide better protection? Thanks

asked by: Richard C

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The highest quality grease we carry for wheel bearing is the LMX red grease like the part # L11390.

LMX Red is heavy-duty, premium grease for the toughest lubricating jobs on the biggest, heaviest equipment. It performs better under higher pressures and temperatures than standard multi-purpose grease, and it resists water better. Because it resists water and sticks in place well, this grease will work on external parts that are exposed to the weather. It provides premium protection for car, truck and trailer wheel bearings (especially trailers that are heavily loaded), U-joints, farm equipment, and industrial machinery.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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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…

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Answer 2

To determine the size of the hub assembly you need to purchase you have to determine which bearings are in the old assembly. If the old assembly has L44649 inner bearings, you would use the hub you chose #8-258-5UC1. If the inner bearings are marked…

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Answer 3

Based on what information I could find about AL-KO 8490 hub and drums, it is rated for 3,500 pound axles, has a 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern, and is a 10 by 2-1/4 inch drum. If this is the case, we have several options for you. I have attached a link to…

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The main reason people like oil bath hubs over grease hubs is the oil bath hubs have a less involved maintenance schedule than grease hubs. It is recommended to inspect and repack grease wheel bearings and seals every 12k miles. With oil bath hubs,…

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According to Dexter, the nut should be torqued to between 45-70 foot lbs. If you don't have a torque wrench close at hand, Tighten the bolts until the lock washer flattens, which will put you really close to the correct torque. We offer 4 nuts…

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The attachment bolts for a 5-bolt brake assembly should be torqued to 30-50 foot/lbs. This will ensure your brake assembly #AKEBRK-7-SA is secured correctly. If you don't have a torque wrench, I recommend the Powerbuilt Dual Drive Torque Wrench -…

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Answer 7

The three most common lug stud sizes for a trailer are 1/2"-20, 9/16"-18, and 5/8"-18. In order to make sure you get the correct lug nuts you need to measure the lug studs on the trailer now as we have no way to look this up for…

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The difference in the RAS kits for your 2011 Ford F-250/350 is the RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit - Heavy Duty #RAS3611-SLHD fits trucks with the top overload springs and can fit dual rear wheel models, where the…

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Answer 9

You're not going to have any problems mixing Dexter and Lippert components on trailer axles over 10k-lbs in the same manner as below 10k-lbs as long as the measurements on the replacement parts are the same- i.e. bearing sizes are the same, etc..…

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Answer 10

As you may have already found, 5200 lb, 6000 lb and 7000 lb axles can all use the same components including inner/outer bearings, hubs and brakes. Here are some other things they share in common: Dexter 5200 lb Regular Duty Axle - 0.180 inch tube…

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You will not need to replace the brakes on your trailer when converting from grease lube hubs to oil bath hubs. The oil bath hubs that you choose should come with the proper bearings, seal and oil cap for that hub. You will want to check the part…

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Answer 12

Yes, the spare tire carrier #CE27310G can be used on trailer frames that are 2 x 2 inches. It fits frames that are 1 to 3-1/2 inches wide and up to 4 inches tall. And it is compatible with 5 on 4-1/2 bolt patterns.

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