Recommended Grease for Packing Trailer Wheel Bearings

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What type of grease do I need for my utility trailer wheel bearings? When I try and Google the subject or look for it on amazon the results keep coming back with a marine grease. Can I use a multipurpose grease or is there a wheel bearing grease I need. The trailer is a 4 X 8 utility that I use to tow my riding lawnmower to transport my motorcycle. I have a 3oz gun.

asked by: John K

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For wheel bearings on a trailer I recommend going with a high-temperature grease like the Prime Guard # L11380. This polyurea-based grease works perfectly for packing wheel bearings. When using this or any other grease you will want to clean off all of the old grease first (unless you know that you are using the same exact grease you used before). This is simply because some formulas of grease are not compatible with each other and the resulting reactions can lead to bearing failure down the line.

Marine grease like # L54FR can certainly be used as well but it's likely not necessary for your particular application. We tend to recommend marine trailer bearing grease for hubs that are used on boat trailers and other marine applications that will have constant exposure to water and the elements.

I have attached a great article on packing or replacing trailer bearings that you might also find helpful.

expert reply by: Chris R

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Answer 1

You can mix the LubriMatic Marine Trailer Wheel Bearing Grease #L54FR with the grease that comes in your Dexter Trailer Hub & Drum Assembly #84546UC3-EZ, but if you want an exact replacement then you want to use the LubriMatic Prime Guard…

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Answer 2

Thank you for your purchase! The Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 3,500-lb Axles - 10" Diameter - 5 on 4-1/2 - Pre-Greased #AKHD-545-35-K you purchased are pre-greased with Lithium complex, multipurpose grease. For compatible grease I…

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Answer 3

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 4

It sounds like the remains of a double lip seal. Was it like a rubber o-ring with a metal spring around it? You are going to have to replace the seal so I would just disregard the sleeve. It would go on the outside of the rubber lip though. I…

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Before you added the new grease did you completely remove all of the old grease from everywhere? I bring it up because not all greases are compatible with each other and it can cause the grease to break down. It wouldn't happen over night but…

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It can but the LMX Red Grease item #L11390 is the best overall grease for boat trailers. It is a waterproof marine grade grease that will not break down when exposed to water. If you need a grease gun I recommend the LubriMatic Standard-Duty, Lever…

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Answer 7

I recommend the LubriMatic LMX Industrial Strength Grease #L11390 for your Dexter axle on your 2021 Vista Cruiser Travel Trailer. This grease is specifically formulated to work in extreme hot and cold temperatures under high pressures. It is also…

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Answer 8

Potentially - it all just depends on what bearings and seals match with your spindle. The standard 3,500 lb hub, like part #AKIHUB-545-35-EZ-K, is going to use the following: - Inner Bearing #L68149 - Outer Bearing #L44649 - Grease Seal #58846…

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Answer 9

To add grease to the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 3,500-lb E-Z Lube Axles #84546UC3-EZ I recommend using the LubriMatic Prime Guard High Temperature Wheel Bearing Grease #L11380. This is the same type of grease used in our pre-greased…

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Answer 10

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 11

To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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Answer 12

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…

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