What is Needed to Convert Oil Bath Hub to Grease Hub

Question

Question:

Looking for bearing buddy and any other parts needed to convert to grease On a 12k dexter axle. Do you need more information or can you make a recommendation?

asked by: Kenny

0

Expert Reply:

To convert an oil bath hub to a grease hub like your 12k Dexter axle has you don't actually need to change anything aside from removing the oil and putting grease in the hub in it's place. The oil seals are tighter than the grease seals and cap so there would be no risk for leaks. And since Bearing Buddies make it easy to overfill hubs and blow out seals we recommend greasing the hubs manually. For grease the LMX Red part # L11390 would be your best option as it's heaviest duty and waterproof.

expert reply by: Jameson C

0

Answer 1

To convert an oil-bath hub to a grease hub all you really have to do is is remove the oil from the hub and replace it with grease like the LMX Red grease #L11390. The cap, seal, and bearings you have now are perfectly compatible with grease.

view full answer...

Answer 2

Actually all you really have to do is remove the oil from the hub and then pack the hubs with grease and then get the correct bearing buddy to match the threaded hub bore. You will need to measure the inner diameter of where the old grease cap…

view full answer...

Answer 3

The correct torque specs for the wheel bolts like part #RG02-020 on your trailer with 13" wheels will be dependent on their diameter. I have attached a chart for you below with these variables. These torque specs will be the same whether you…

view full answer...

Answer 4

You'll basically just need to remove as much of the oil from your hubs as you can and then pack them with grease instead of oil. Oil seals and caps seal better than grease seals and caps so to make the conversion you want to make is not hard at…

view full answer...

Answer 5

The choice of oil bath or regular hubs is up to the manufacturer. They are usually found on higher capacity axles, though as you know there are some on lower capacity axles. You can convert some hubs from grease to oil bath using a kit such as…

view full answer...

Answer 6

Part 300-020885 refers to an EZ Loader boat trailer BT150/B151 bearing kit. Part #300-020883 refers to a complete 5-on-4-1/2 idler hub kit that includes races, bearings, seal, washers, nut, retainer nut and cotter pin, bearing protector and lug nuts.…

view full answer...

Answer 7

The Bearing Buddy closest to that would be the part #BB2080 which is designed for a hub bore that is 2.08 inches. Is it possible you were off by .02 of an inch.

view full answer...

Answer 8

Trailer wheel bearings are specific to the spindle that is installed on the axle that is on your trailer. You will need to safely support the trailer, remove the wheel and tire, remove the grease cap, remove the cotter pin and washer that secures the…

view full answer...

Answer 9

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.

view full answer...

Answer 10

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…

view full answer...

Answer 11

Hey Dave, what you gave me is enough info to get you replacement bearings. The grease seal 471750 matches the part #TMK48ZR. For a Timken replacement for the L44610 part number you'd need #TMK63VR. Then for a bearing for the L44649 you'd want…

view full answer...

What is Needed to Convert Oil Bath Hub to Grease Hub

Product Page this Question was Asked From

Continue Researching