Can Oil Bath Hubs Be Used With A Grease Type Spindle

Question:

Kodiak Disc Brake Kit - 13 Hub/Rotor - 8 on 6-1/2 - Raw Finish - 7,000 lbs Item # K2HR79.... This an oil bath hub.. Installed on grease type spindle..

asked by: Karl

Expert Reply:

The Kodiak Disc Brake Kit # K2HR79 does indeed allow for it to be used as an oil bath hub which is not an issue with a grease type spindle because there isn't an oil type spindle and there would be no adverse effect from using an oil bath design to lubricate the bearings/spindle.

You will need to swap from a grease seal to an oil seal though if you choose an oil bath setup.

expert reply by: Kevin C