Replacement Hub for Tracker TrailStar Boat Trailer
Question:
Hello. I have a 2008 Bass Tracker Pro Team 190. It has a matched Tracker TrailStar trailer. I would like to replace the entire hub. I had the seals blow out and water got inside. I am wondering which is the correct hub to use. I can tell you that the bolt pattern is 5 on 4 1/2. It has a 13inch tire on it. The GVWR on the trailer is 2700lbs and the Max Load Capacity is 2110lbs. I know for sure the one bearing is L44649. Without pulling the hub I cannot remember any information about the second bearing. I honestly cannot remember a second bearing even existing. If more information is needed, I can get the model and serial number on the trailer, or I can possibly pull the hub tomorrow night if I can get home in enough time from work. My other question is, how often does the hub need to be greased? How much needs to be added when it does need grease? Should the hub need grease every 400 to 500 miles or is that too frequently? Should I only be addressing this at the beginning and end of boating season? I have blown the seals several times and believe it to be from overpacking. If I would use one of the packing tools to fill the hub originally how often would it need grease after that? Thank you in advance for your Help!
asked by: Brad B
Expert Reply:
Overpacking the trailer hub with grease is the number one reason for grease seal failure. For a boat trailer I would recommend re-packing the hubs by hand with grease once per season and you'd be fine. I don't like recommending people use Bearing Buddies or EZ lube spindles as this commonly causes over-packing.
Based on everything you mentioned the hub you'd need as a replacement is the Dexter part # 8-258-50UC1-EZ which matches the bolt pattern, the bearing you mentioned, and the capacity as well.
For grease I recommend the higher quality Red grease part # L11390. I also attached a video that covers bearing packing for you to check out as well.
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LubriMatic LMX Industrial Strength Grease - 14 oz. Cartridge
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Trailer Hub Assembly - 2,200-lb E-Z Lube Axle - 5 on 4-1/2 - 13" - 15" Wheels - Galvanized
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