Does the Rubber Cap on a Dust Cover Have to be Removed to Fill EZ Lube Trailer Axles with Grease

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2011 forest rive cruise lite Should I take out rubber boot covering zerk to lube?

asked by: Jay

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You will need direct access to the zerk fitting to fill the hub with grease. If there is a rubber cap in the way like # DC-RP, then you will have to take it off, fill the grease, and then replace the cap. I have included a link to our FAQ article on grease for you.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

It's hard to see the diameter of your cap in the picture you submitted but it appears you need the part #DC-RP which fits a 1.18 inch diameter hole like it looks like you have.

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Answer 2

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 3

With the measurements you got, the closest we will have is the #AH15450ECOMP. This is an agricultural hub the uses the outer bearing #LM11949, which does match the .75", but the inner bearing does not match. This uses a #LM67048 that has a…

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If you are looking for a grease cap PLUG with the TRP stamped on it chances are the Grease Cap Plug for E-Z Lube Grease Caps #RG04-010 would work for you, but to be certain you will want to measure the diameter of the grease cap hole. If it is 1.18…

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Answer 5

We offer rubber grease cap plugs like #DC-RP which fits a 1.18-inch dust cap hole; this is sold as a single piece. We also offer a set of two in the same size as part #RG04-010. These fit grease caps like #RG04-040.

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Answer 6

If the measurement you listed (2-3/32 inches) the only caps we offer that would work would be a Bearing Buddy part #BB2080SS. We do not have any standard grease caps that would fit.

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Answer 7

In order to determine the correct grease cap for your axle, you will need to measure the inner diameter of the hub where the grease cap presses in. I recommend using a dial caliper or another precise measuring tool since this measurement will have to…

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Answer 8

I'm assuming you're speaking of a grease cap that's driven into the hub bore. Grease caps are available in different sizes. There are two good ways to determine which size you need. One is to locate the reference number off of the outer…

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Answer 9

The 1.18" width on the Grease Cap Plug for E-Z Lube Grease Caps #RG04-010 is the only size that is offered.

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Answer 10

On the frame of your trailer, near the coupler, there should be a plate that has axle information such as brand and capacity. There also should be information on the axle itself somewhere. Between checking those two places you should be able to track…

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Answer 11

There is basically no difference between dust cap set #RG04-020 and single cap #F001518 other than #F001518 is a single unit and #RG04-020. They otherwise have the same dimensions just from two different manufacturers.

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Answer 12

You will want to use a dial caliper or micrometer like part #PTW80157 to measure the inner diameter of the hub you have on your trailer to determine what size cap would be needed. Check out the picture I attached that shows this measurement being…

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Does the Rubber Cap on a Dust Cover Have to be Removed to Fill EZ Lube Trailer Axles with Grease

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