That was great! Clear shots no tacky jokes or distracting background music. Perfect instructional video
@EasyFixShaun
Жыл бұрын
Thanks i am glad you enjoyed it. A lot of work went into it. Really appreciate 😀🔧
@user-lv3th9pe7u
Жыл бұрын
2nd. Best bearing tutorial... Last video I clicked guy mentions halfway it's his first time doing the job. Lol
@EasyFixShaun
Жыл бұрын
@@user-lv3th9pe7u Thank you! Not my first. I should have mentioned it 😃
@lodwill5116
Жыл бұрын
But it is a long drawn out comment lol. 🏴 just had to . Laugh with me. Lol
@RichardOates77
Жыл бұрын
Quite superb, I’ve fiddled with many boat trailers for over 50 years and I learnt more about fitting bearings from this excellent video than I ever knew before, thanks so much for putting this up.
@EasyFixShaun
Жыл бұрын
Great to hear! You have a lot of experience! No problem, glad I could help out 😃🔧
@spelunkerd
2 жыл бұрын
Certainly the most comprehensive review on the 'net, raising the bar for what's out there.
@EasyFixShaun
2 жыл бұрын
Ha! Thanks man. I really appreciate that 😀🔧
@justinh6962
2 жыл бұрын
The best video I've seen and the most professional. one step I noticed that he missed was when using the grease gun on the spindle was he forgot to rotate the wheel while applying grease to fill the cavity. otherwise the best one I've seen yet.
@EasyFixShaun
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot! Glad to help. Rotating the wheel during greasing could help for sure 😀🔧
@Tomsfoolery.
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent detailed explanation! I always service the wheel bearings on a newly purchased trailer. That 20 minutes can save several hours on the side of the road!
@EasyFixShaun
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! That is a really great tip! Rather than assume the trailer is good when new, double checking is a brilliant😃🔧
@jeremiahglass8262
Жыл бұрын
An absolute “Masterclass” in wheels bearings…thanks!
@EasyFixShaun
Жыл бұрын
Wow thank you!! What was your favorite section?
@michaelohara2161
Жыл бұрын
A good video. I learned bearing replacement and field repair from my Dad. He was a tool and diemaker and machine tool maker for 50 years. He made more tools than He bought. I even watched him weld, field braize and grind round spindles and tractor PTO shafts and re-temper them. I often use a brass punch, block of wood and wood dowel. Unless the races and seals are stubborn, it prevents me from damaging my work. I have always done the 1/4 turn method. For my trailers, I re- adjust after the first use. Every stop while pulling, we check the temperature of the rims. You should be able to touch without burning your hand. I more recently keep my work laser thermometer In my driver door pouch.
@EasyFixShaun
Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot. That is a great story about learning from your Dad. Great tips 😃😃
@whatthe2458
4 ай бұрын
What temp do you look for on the laser thermometer? my hubs get warm to the touch not hot. That’s on an hour driving at 60 miles an hour and a sunny day.
@EasyFixShaun
3 ай бұрын
Ya what temps!? Great question. I don't know what temp warm to the touch is, but I would say that is perfect for a load + 1hour + 60mph. My guess range on that temp would be 100-130degrees. Bearings are "working but not working overtime" 😃
@normanyoder1529
9 ай бұрын
The best video on trailer axles on KZitem hands down!!!!!!!.. excellent demonstration now I understand how to properly maintain and service my trailer bearings thank you thank you great tutorial
@EasyFixShaun
8 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you! I really appreciate that. What was the best part or section for you?
@brownzulu1604
4 ай бұрын
Good morning am brown zulu I need a hub
@EasyFixShaun
3 ай бұрын
Oh no! 😂 that sounds very bad. Making any progress?
@rodnabors7364
11 ай бұрын
That was a great, detailed, instructional video. I came specifically for the hub install section, no one else I've seen actually goes over bearing pre-load. Thanks sir.
@EasyFixShaun
10 ай бұрын
Excellent! Glad to help 😃
@salvor1
8 ай бұрын
I was always taught to back off the nut 1/6th turn. The system heats up and expands. You don't want to squeege the grease away from the rollers. ,
@jasonholland4162
11 ай бұрын
The absolute BEST tutorial I’ve seen on hub/bearing maintenance and replacement. Outstanding detail and explanations. Thanks!
@EasyFixShaun
11 ай бұрын
Wow! Made my day, thank you 😃😃
@prezzzrock
Жыл бұрын
Very well done sir. Going to try this for the first time this weekend. I feel much more confident after watching this. Thank you!
@EasyFixShaun
Жыл бұрын
Excellent! No problem, glad to help. Good luck on your project this weekend 😀😀
@quintinnienaber5037
Ай бұрын
Great video. absolutely helped me get mine sorted! Thanks Mate
@EasyFixShaun
Ай бұрын
Great to hear! 😀😀
@MontanaWelldigger
4 ай бұрын
Just one thing i do a little different, Dexter recommends that you spin the wheel/hub while pumping the grease in through the hole in axle so you don't blow out the rear seal.
@EasyFixShaun
4 ай бұрын
Not a bad Idea at all! Great tip! Thank you for mentioning it for sure. This was just personal preference. I have found that pressure overcomes space and the spaces are filled by grease with or with out spinning. I haven't yet blown out a seal from greasing. I do spin sometimes also during greasing. I just have never seen any difference, the grease seems to fill the void either way 😃
@Sprucegrove123
Жыл бұрын
Awesome video, you explained everything to perfection, Thanks for posting!
@EasyFixShaun
Жыл бұрын
I really appreciate your kind words! Glad to help out 😃😃
@rpifass
Жыл бұрын
This is absolutely my favorite video for diagnostic and service. Thank you!
@EasyFixShaun
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! It is a long video, I think some people are looking for shorter. But, I tried to include most things where I needed help long ago myself 😃🔧
@chrislester4724
Жыл бұрын
when putting the outer cups in you can grind the outside face of the old cups so that they slid in and out then sit them on top of the new ones and hammer them in, this will prevent any damage to the new outer bearing cups, very good vid
@EasyFixShaun
Жыл бұрын
Great tip! 😃😃
@MattProsence
Жыл бұрын
Great instruction video. No BS, no wasted time and I like it. Thank you
@EasyFixShaun
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Thank you! 😃
@keiththompson2289
9 ай бұрын
Very nice information. Most people will not be able to work on their trailer without the boat on it like you did here. Unless they live lakeside or something.
@EasyFixShaun
9 ай бұрын
Thank you! That is so true. Most times it is the same for me except in this case. I recommend using proper jacks and stands and proper methods in any case for safety 😃😃
@fidiusjwhoopie
2 ай бұрын
great info,well done, upon further review and doing mine , you were using the race driver tool backwards, the taper goes inside the race....
@EasyFixShaun
2 ай бұрын
Glad to help!
@mattsmith6828
2 ай бұрын
feel fortunate that the inner race was sticking to the hub and not the axle. mine was sticking to the axle and i had to use an angle grinder to get it off, which nicked the back of the axle, and now I'm buying a new axle!!! Ya, I'm buying a new axle and using Timken parts, along with ACTUALLY maintaining my trailer this time.
@EasyFixShaun
Ай бұрын
Oh man! Sorry to hear that. I hope your project goes smoother. You should be good for quite a while with your new axle!
@garyebright8742
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the extremely thorough video.
@EasyFixShaun
Жыл бұрын
No problem! Glad it was helpful! 😃😃
@christianp5813
Жыл бұрын
Best bering greasing video out there!!! Thanks
@EasyFixShaun
Жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks! Glad to help 😃😃🔧
@scottdahl3975
2 жыл бұрын
Great demonstration ... especially the preloading discussion and demo. I may need a "skosch" more time when I do my repacking but I'm sure it will work out!!
@EasyFixShaun
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! A lot of time went into this video to offer several ways to see and understand how these bearings work. They are super simple but need to be set up perfectly for best results, in my opinion. I am sure you can do it! 😃🔧
@ward26102
Жыл бұрын
Buying you a coffee for your incredibly detailed and useful video.
@EasyFixShaun
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! Glad it was helpful! I really appreciate that so much 😃😃
@meseahunt
10 ай бұрын
Going to be doing this on my rv tomorrow thanks for the help 🤠
@EasyFixShaun
10 ай бұрын
No problem 😃😃
@erics6947
Жыл бұрын
Great video! Exactly what I needed as it looks like I have the same Four Winns trailer, but with a disk brake. Thanks!
@EasyFixShaun
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! No problem glad to help 😃😃
@williamfry6087
Жыл бұрын
Outstanding info, detail and notes.
@EasyFixShaun
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Did you get your trailer fixed up?
@LLLL666
10 ай бұрын
Great video and now that I know how, I need to get it done for my husband....😂 or not. I will supervised.
@EasyFixShaun
10 ай бұрын
😂 Good luck with your project 😀😀
@TheSeattleJerry
11 ай бұрын
Awesome. Thxs brother man? Love your commentary!
@EasyFixShaun
11 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😀😀
@salvor1
8 ай бұрын
FYI, I just watched a Timken video, 'Timken tricks of the trade'. They say 1/6 to 1/4 turn loose for ,001 to ,005 " of end play. They should know.
@EasyFixShaun
8 ай бұрын
Yes they should. There is a small window to target with a dial caliper. Most people don't use a dial caliper and do it by hand, so I tried to offer several ideas of how it is accomplished. The main thing is to make sure and get it in that zone. Not too tight and not too loose. 😃
@Oldtech51
7 ай бұрын
Great, another how not to service your wheel bearings. Good chance you blew your new wheel seals because of improper use of the Lazy Lube system.
@EasyFixShaun
6 ай бұрын
"The 1/4-1/6Turn Method" is an actual method that i showed in the video. I have used greased wheel bearings like this forever. Seals blow out all the time, it's not from filling the hubs. It is possible though yes! If you have bearing buddies, you have fully greased hubs also. Bearing Buddies fill the voids even further and actually pressurize the hubs with 1-3psi of grease. That is what the spring inside them is for. This helps prolong bearing life. It also helps keep water out because the hub is slightly pressurized.
@Spud63
5 ай бұрын
great video many thanks
@EasyFixShaun
5 ай бұрын
You are welcome! 😀🍻
@benjackson974
Жыл бұрын
Well done Shawn!!!!
@EasyFixShaun
Жыл бұрын
thank you 😃
@sofjanmustopoh7232
Жыл бұрын
This is an awesome tutorial
@EasyFixShaun
Жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you! Really appreciate you 😃🔧
@kyledartnell
Жыл бұрын
Excellent video, thank you.
@EasyFixShaun
Жыл бұрын
Very welcome! 😃🔧
@NorrisLindley
7 ай бұрын
Very well done, nice work.
@EasyFixShaun
7 ай бұрын
Thanks 😃😃
@MRstealYOgrill
5 ай бұрын
This was a hard watch, most people will assume that this was a good guide but most people don't do 4-10 hubs a day like I do. The install of the seal and cap was subpar at best and will likely end up in a shop like mine after they push themselves out in a couple miles. Do not ever walk in seals and caps, they're meant to be hammered in perfectly straight, you didn't even clean the grease out properly and there's gonna be grease between the outer surface of the seal/cap and the surface of the hub.
@EasyFixShaun
5 ай бұрын
Is this an ad? 😂. Just kidding... you have some great tips 😀
@kentshrader6616
Жыл бұрын
Wow! What a great tutorial video! Just discovered your channel. Like your instructional style! Waiting for more! Have subscribed and "Liked"!
@EasyFixShaun
Жыл бұрын
Hey Kent! Thank you so much. I am so glad youtube connected us!😀🔧
@akcurtis01
8 ай бұрын
Great video, lots of info. Question: For the outside diameter of a wheel bearing, do you measure the smaller or larger end?
@EasyFixShaun
8 ай бұрын
Thanks! Glad to help. The outside race should be flat across the outermost "side" surface or "edge". That is so it can be pressed into the into the wheel hub and eventually end up pressed in all the way, evenly.. So because of that, it measures the same anywhere on the outside edge or outside diameter. Does that help?
@geraldgolen9157
Жыл бұрын
Yep! Great detail. This helped me remove and install the races. End play check with tightening castle nut and back-off then hand tighten. Embarrassed to say but didn't know this. Not sure what procedure I followed in the past. Question about the brake self-adjusters. do you back these off? When tightening castle nut to remove end play and turning the drum I wouldn't think you would want the drum dragging on brake pads. Your thoughts on this?
@EasyFixShaun
Жыл бұрын
Yes. You adjust like any normal drum brake. As long as the self adjusters are working it should take care of the adjustments after that 😀
@Romelandservices
8 ай бұрын
Excellent video
@EasyFixShaun
8 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! 😃
@mikeha9676
3 ай бұрын
Great How-To video! I have a 2013 travel trailer. Axles are 3,500-lb, Brakes are 10 x 1-3/4. The studs are 5 on 4-1/2. 14in tires. Everything was made by ALKO which no longer exists and parts are not available. I'm thinking of upgrading the brakes and drums to 10 x 2-1/4 but I'm concerned the original spindles may be too short and/or the new bearings a different size. The axle hub face length measures in at 85in. which I believe is also a size not available. Have you encountered this before? Is having the original brake shoes relined still a thing? ... Thanks
@EasyFixShaun
3 ай бұрын
Thanks!! Wow I can believe parts are unavailable already for you axle. There might be several ways to deal with it. You could measure and piece it back together with parts that fit possibly. If it was my trailer I would just put new axles on it if the measurements work like these 3500's from amazon. Shipped right to your door. Bolt em on! Might be easier? 85" Dexter axles w/drums amzn.to/4bVxnN2 85" Rockwell axle Kit with springs amzn.to/3KuWCtL The Rockwell kit has no brakes but you can find the brakes you want and bolt on to them. There are lots of other parts like seals and bearings on amazon too if you go that route., I find measuring my stuff at home and shipping to my door easiest. *Any purchases from my amazon links or while on the website from those links, I make a small portion for the channel. 😃
@toddbunnett640
Жыл бұрын
Great video. I don’t know if it’s coincidence or bad luck but the last two knew trailers I have purchased had races that sat flush with the inside of the hub making it impossible for me to pound the old race out.
@EasyFixShaun
Жыл бұрын
It makes service harder when they building them that way doesn't it? Big bummer. Probably even saves a step in the parts manufacturing process. Thanks for sharing. I guess we have to just get creative and get them removed somehow. Reminds me of a tractor supply Chinese minibike with the same style type of bearing hub. Very hard to remove a crappy cheap new failed bearing for replacement ☹️
@drs3055
Жыл бұрын
My first travel trailer bearing and race replacement! I do have an ez lube fitting and spindle. Do I need to spin hub from time to time when loading spindle? Excellent - awesome video.
@EasyFixShaun
Жыл бұрын
Do you mean when performing the bearing adjustment? If so, yes its always best to spin the the hub to seat the bearings 😃🔧
@railroaded1991
2 ай бұрын
Never seen anyone do that patty cake thing you do to pack the bearings. But okay whatever works 😊 "Or you can use the hammer" proceeds to use the side cutter hammer. 😂
@EasyFixShaun
2 ай бұрын
😂 Patty cakes is the original method of packing bearings
@railroaded1991
2 ай бұрын
@@EasyFixShaun I was taught 65 years ago so not really sure how long ago you're referring to. Check of numerous others, no one else does it that way nor is it the recommended process. However as I stated, it seems to work so okay.
@EasyFixShaun
Ай бұрын
Its correct. But there are many methods that will work 😃
@James-ts5do
4 ай бұрын
40.08 Wrong side of Driver tool used to insert race...should have use tapered side that fits into race for race setting.....use the flat side of Driver tool for Grease Seal placement
@EasyFixShaun
4 ай бұрын
Great tip! I promise on the next video I will use that tool correctly 😃
@jimscancella1127
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@EasyFixShaun
Жыл бұрын
Welcome! Thank you!! 🍻🥂😃😃
@mjc1535
Жыл бұрын
I use a water heater socket for the spindle nut.
@EasyFixShaun
Жыл бұрын
Great idea! 😃🔧
@philliphall5198
Жыл бұрын
Cool I will remember that
@erickamekonapeper4007
6 ай бұрын
I’m 53:29 installing on my little harbor freight trailer today and I can’t get the inner or outer bearings to slide over the spindle well it’s really really tight but the numbers match on the part. I had to cut the old one with the grinder to remove the inner. It was completely decimated and shredded when removed and I couldn’t drive the ring off the spindle. I’m worried that the parts are wrong but the number matches. Should I just force it on in the hub? That’s all that’s holding me up hopefully someone will reaffirm that I’m doing good by just putting the hub together like you did and pushing it onto the spindle enough to get the castle nut on to “set “ them? Please advise please 🙏🏼. Thanks Guys! 🖖🏼🇺🇸
@EasyFixShaun
6 ай бұрын
Hi. Most bearings should slide right over the spindle dry or with a little grease with no problem major problems. Sometimes they will "stick" a little bit, but should free by hand. If they won't slide over the shaft easily there could be a nick or burr on the shaft that needs to be polished or cleaned up with some emery clothe if needed. Sizing is likely the issue. It could be a parts issue or a spindle issue most likely. So the old parts slide back on no problem? Might need to do a little detective work. If the shaft is clean and rust free and nick/burr free, a set of dial calipers could help by measuring spindle and bearing inner race to help get to the bottom what is going on there. Sorry you are having trouble, let me know what you find please 😃
@erickamekonapeper4007
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for helping me. The old one was difficult to get off the spindle it was tight tight. I had to x cut it with a grinder. Putting it back together was the same. I would have had to tap it on somehow but I ended up sanding the spindle with 220 and the bearing slipped right on. No trouble. 🥴 Unfortunately I got a hair thinner on the spindle than I wanted. I didn't think 220 grit was doing much work so I ended up sanding longer than I should have without checking the fitment as I progressed. I'm talking about less than a mil. But almost. 😔 The bearing does have a tiny tiny bit of slop on the spindle. I figured it's going to be okay. I hope 🤦🏻❣️🖖🇺🇲
@EasyFixShaun
6 ай бұрын
@@erickamekonapeper4007 Nice work! Maybe drive it 50 miles and remove and inpect to see if the bearing is spinning on the sprindle and scoring it. If so you will need a new spindle to correct for that. I should have clarified to just polish it up. Usually that is all that is needed or at least do that in increments so you don't go to far. I am glad you figured it out. Could be just manufacturing tolerances are as good as the bearings and created the bind. Hard to say. But at least you made some headway. Double check it after a few miles to be sure everything is working properly 😃
@juantellez9280
Жыл бұрын
Great video
@EasyFixShaun
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!! So glad to help out 😃🔧
@Urmoms300ZX
8 ай бұрын
By far, the best trailer wheel bearing breakdown video. Incredible work!
@EasyFixShaun
8 ай бұрын
Thanks! Appreciate you too! 😃
@bobowhite11
6 ай бұрын
Drop those dirty bearings in a pickle jar filled with just enough Gas to cover it, and shake it up! Set it down, leave it over Night ,,, and it will be 100% cleaned and ready to repack the grease! And save for spairs if needed!
@EasyFixShaun
5 ай бұрын
Really? That's really funny and hard to believe. Thank you I will try it for sure!
@bobowhite11
5 ай бұрын
@@EasyFixShaun Just make sure they spin somewhat freely (1 full revolution) and are not bound up, or already welded together from heat.
@EasyFixShaun
5 ай бұрын
@@bobowhite11 Great tip!
@cyndibodin7676
Жыл бұрын
informative, but the audio is annoying
@EasyFixShaun
Жыл бұрын
Sorry about the audio 😃🔧
@jaykay8570
5 ай бұрын
Never use China bearings. I'll take 30 y/o Romanian bearings before anything China.
@EasyFixShaun
5 ай бұрын
Yes there are some higher quality bearings available 😃
@michaelm4569
2 жыл бұрын
Not sure if you're aware that those bearing race drivers are designed to be used with the taper facing the finished surface to help "self center" the driver in the race while installing them. The taper never touches the finished surface but is supposed to guide at the very top of the race and then taper "away" as the diameter decreases. Otherwise, there would be no lip or taper on the driver, it would just be a piece of round stock with squared ends and a hole in the middle. As machinist, I have custom machined these drivers for many years and are invaluable when installing bearing races, especially large ones using a hydraulic press. Really loved the video, you covered all the important aspects in a detailed fashion which seems rare these days on KZitem videos. Well done!
@EasyFixShaun
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! You are correct. Over the years i have had trouble with the correct fitment like you are suggesting. I have had them not sit flush and rock on me when installing like intended. The default position is to flip them over and use the flat side. I am so used to it i forgot to even try it or mention it. Autopilot haha. My bad. Im glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the nice comment😀🔧
@IdleDrummer
Жыл бұрын
Great video, very detailed explanation. Thank you!
@jessemoral394
Жыл бұрын
Do you think he packs to much grease in hub? Most videos I see use far less. They definitely put it everywhere, but if this is how it's done then I haven't been using enough in fear of "too much is as bad as too little."
@joesummers9864
Жыл бұрын
I learned alot of helpful information from your video only thing I would have added would be some anti seize to lug studs I noticed you used it on your brake areas but thank you for the tips
@EasyFixShaun
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Very happy to help 😃😃@@IdleDrummer
@Oldtech51
2 жыл бұрын
Bearings are a little tight. Should be .001" - .005" end play on bearings running on grease. You can sand the washer to get a little more clearance. You must spin the wheel when adding grease to an EZ Lube system.
@EasyFixShaun
2 жыл бұрын
Good points for sure! I would add that .001.-.005 is hard to measure sometimes with a hub full of sticky grease. The hand adjustment is a viable method and solves that problem. It has been used for a 100+ years. Pressurized greasing happens everywhere inside without spinning because the seal on the inside. There is only one exit point for the grease. The hub will end up full of grease. Grease naturally goes everywhere but the spin method could be slightly better. I agree with you 100% 😀🔧
@DitchCCDC23
Жыл бұрын
I am going to attempt this tomorrow morning for the first time. I have been watching dozens of videos, but this has been the most detailed and frankly the cleanest. You're in no hurry and it shows the attention to detail that you display. It's going on my Favorites.
@EasyFixShaun
Жыл бұрын
Excellent! Glad to be of service, I hope your project goes well! A clean space really does help. Sometimes little things like that make everything easier 😃😃
@ramlinman2004
3 ай бұрын
15 minute video took over an hour! "Packed" with info commercials.
@EasyFixShaun
3 ай бұрын
Sorry about that. KZitem premium is pretty sweet. No ads!
@terrymoore4786
Жыл бұрын
Awesome detail. Loved the step by step, and the exploded view of the spindle and parts. Thank you.
@EasyFixShaun
Жыл бұрын
Awsome! No problem I'm glad you liked it so much. I like looking up spindle parts! It was fun making it 😀🔧
@80sfordguy
Жыл бұрын
Great job man, as a mechanic for over 20yrs watching a video on tapered roller bearing checking, cleaning, replacement, seating and bearing adjustment is only out of curiosity to see other ways of doing it than I do. But you covered to 2 only ways to do it properly with excepting to actually measuring bearing clearance. It’s simple you use a magnetic or vice grip style dial indicator base and a indicator that reads less than one thousands of an inch. That is the only real way to measure zero bearing endplay, the typically most bearing manufactures have a spec of 0.000” - 0.002” for long bearing life and operation! By the way cotter keys don’t get bent over the case nut, I’m every class, recertification or training course they are bent one to the left and right going around the castle but. The cotter key is more likely to shear if it is bent over the nut versus around the nut, I’ve seen it and it’s easy to tell which way the cotter key was bent after it failed!
@EasyFixShaun
Жыл бұрын
Great tips! Really appreciate your knowledge 😃🔧
@carbonizzer5031
Жыл бұрын
Note to people working along with the video. Don't rest your phone above the hub while taping on it. It might fall and shatter the screen... 😐
@EasyFixShaun
Жыл бұрын
Oh no! Rip phone ☹️
@bidkid2020
Жыл бұрын
This has been the most detailed video I have ever seen on packing bearings replacing races fantastic video thank you very much
@EasyFixShaun
Жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks! Glad to help out. Good luck with your project 😃🔧
@PapaDukesFl
Жыл бұрын
This was a very well done maintenance tutorial for us new trailer owners. Thank you
@EasyFixShaun
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind comment I am so glad it was helpful! I love trailers! I hope you get many miles and years out of your trailer 😃🔧
@conniebennett6646
Жыл бұрын
I've looked at a dozen boat trailer vids for this simple job. Yours is by far the best filmed for visibility and lighting. The best for start to finish parts. Not just verbal instructions which aggravate the crap out of me when I'm looking at hey a VIDEO?? THAT MEANS VISUAL. lol thanks for showing each step!! I did mine and actually split the metal hub bearing chamber right down the middle knocking the race out w a flat screw driver. I knew I should have used a brass punch but I didn't have one so I tried to use the screwdriver. But to have actually split that cast metal I figured I might better just go for new hubs so I bought new hubs and bearings all the way around. Thank you so much for your great video
@EasyFixShaun
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! Really appreciate that and I am glad I could help out 😃🔧
@NeonTuner524
6 ай бұрын
My rotor is not free spinning 1-2 revolutions…even without tension. Bearings slid right in…etc. Could it just be over packed?
@EasyFixShaun
6 ай бұрын
Are all the parts correct? If so it may not spin because the rotor and hub isn't heavy enough to have the inertia to go around. That test is just a ball park test to see if there is any indication of grease or lack of grease. Maybe try putting the tire on and spin it to see how it reacts and let me know?
@anthonyhitchings1051
4 ай бұрын
the grease is to facilitate inevitable micro amounts of roller slip, its not necessary for carrying the load.
@EasyFixShaun
4 ай бұрын
Good tip 😃
@thebeardedstork432
2 жыл бұрын
Very detailed explanation and demonstration! Probably the best I have eve seen! Thanks for your time and efforts!
@EasyFixShaun
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I am so glad you liked it. A lot of effort was spent 😀🔧
@thebeardedstork432
Жыл бұрын
@@EasyFixShaun I just watched it again! You are so thorough! Amazing!
@EasyFixShaun
Жыл бұрын
@@thebeardedstork432 Thank you again!! I put lots of easter eggs of info in the video 😃
@jonathanshemwell2458
Жыл бұрын
This is a great example of thorough and professional treatment of a subject (any subject). The thoroughness was of crucial importance to me when it came to the seal surfaces and options for dealing with those-options that were not discussed in the more cursory and less professional videos I watched before finally getting to this one. Thanks very much & see you on the road.
@EasyFixShaun
Жыл бұрын
Thank you I am so glad you liked it! It took a while to make but I was hoping for this exact response. Much appreciated!! 😃🔧
@jimscancella1127
Жыл бұрын
I just did the super thanks but I must tell you that your video was incredibly helpful I just welded two axles to my 20-foot container and installed electric brakes and hubs, just as you had directed. It was exactly as you had described--no surprises. I can't thank you enough for such a well-done video. Mahalo for your time.
@EasyFixShaun
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I really appreciate that. I am so glad it helped you out 😃😃🔧
@TheGoatShowMan
Жыл бұрын
Well done! Clear, concise, thorough and GREAT video quality. I have had trailer bearing failures many times . Now I know why. Many thanks.
@EasyFixShaun
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I got a new camera and this was the first video I used it on. I am so glad you liked it 😃🔧
@kmbriggs2693
5 ай бұрын
I use the number on the bearings and seals to get the parts.
@EasyFixShaun
5 ай бұрын
Excellent method 😃
@bitcoinbeast
6 ай бұрын
Where was the rubber seal? I see it in the kit but didnt see you install it
@EasyFixShaun
6 ай бұрын
It goes on the back of the hub near the inner bearing😀
@bitcoinbeast
6 ай бұрын
@@EasyFixShaun Thanks ✌🏻
@EasyFixShaun
3 ай бұрын
Yup! Great questions. Inside of bearing hub is always sealed using a 2 lip style of grease seal. Outside of the hub is sealed by the metal cap. There are some variations of the standard metal cap like bearing buddies and similiar... 😃
@protechmachinery1
10 ай бұрын
Great Video! But did anyone mention the base of the spindle that looks like its starting to fall apart from rust? I mean I don't think that bolt near the base is ever coming off.
@EasyFixShaun
10 ай бұрын
Thank you! Rust is natures lock-tite. 😂
@Magicinstalls
11 ай бұрын
Painful o watch you using that bear hammer in those races. That's why race tools are made of aluminum. Also you're using the race tool upside down.also freezing the races, and heating the hub may cause the races to "Drop in" instead of striking them in.
@EasyFixShaun
11 ай бұрын
🤔 Are you sure?
@owenmiller9906
6 ай бұрын
I noticed that too. I did some trailer bearings for the first time recently and bought the race/seal installation kit. According to the instructions (I know, I know... who reads the instructions?), you're supposed to use the narrower, tapered side down so that it will center into the race. Then you flip it over and use the wider flat side to install the seal. It's a dual-sided tool for both races and seals.
@EasyFixShaun
3 ай бұрын
That is a great way to do it and a great tip. It doesn't always happen to work though. All the is needed in almost every case is a hammer and punch and some skill. Archaic tools for the win if plan A doesn't work out 😀
@markwilliams3940
5 ай бұрын
Do you still need to "pre-load" the bearing if reusing old bearings? Or, is pre-loading only for new bearing? GREAT video brother!
@EasyFixShaun
5 ай бұрын
Thank you! Yes the preload is done to "set" the bearings and remove any free play before making your adjustment. If you don't do it the adjustment will never work correctly. I hope that helps clarify 😃
@markwilliams3940
5 ай бұрын
@@EasyFixShaun Yes sir! Thanks for the clarification.
@EasyFixShaun
4 ай бұрын
No problem! I also forgot to tell you to "set" or "preload" with OLD and NEW bearings before the final adjustment. If you don't, the adjustment will be incorrect, because the bearings will not be seated fully from the "preloading".
@mrmikerc1
Жыл бұрын
I don't wanna be the bad news bear but the tool that you were using for the race bearings you were using it upside down that tool is also meant for rear seals as insulation but actually you did some excellent work that was the only part I still give you a 10 thanks for sharing this video
@EasyFixShaun
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I appreciate the tip! Those races drivers sometimes rock back and forth in the bearings on the side that should face them, so I usually end up flipping them over to use the flat side. I should mentioned why I do it like that 😃🔧
@markhuff346
Жыл бұрын
Great video. Best one I've watched, and I now feel comfortable doing this myself. FYI, I didn't have a socket that would fit the grease/dust cap, so I used a piece of PVC pipe that fit great and worked perfectly.
@EasyFixShaun
Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped! Nice work. Yes!- Nearly anything that fits the seal and hub can work to install it. I have been known to use just a hammer with much success in a pinch. But, a proper spacer is always best and can be found using other materials like you did. Nice creativity 😃😃
@DroptineTrans
3 ай бұрын
Excellent video !
@EasyFixShaun
3 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it! Thank you 😀😀
@sharronhumphries6727
Жыл бұрын
This video was awesome, thank you for sharing !!!.
@EasyFixShaun
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad to help 😃😃
@toupsclassroomtoupsclassro9557
3 ай бұрын
loading bearings: nice job
@EasyFixShaun
3 ай бұрын
Thank you I am glad you enjoyed that part! 😃
@HartsGap
5 ай бұрын
Bearing races are impossible to remove! Whether you use a punch, screwdriver, cut it with a bezel. Tried everything. In the end I hacked up the hub so bad, I had to get a new one. Any tip on how to remove these races?
@EasyFixShaun
5 ай бұрын
Great tip! I use a very very large punch. Any punch will work. But my favorite is huge and for use in semi truck sized hubs and helps with reaching trailer bearings and axle pinion bearings. Its very handy! It also makes a big difference in not smashing your hand accidentally. I will put an amazon link in the description of the video for you 😀😀🔧🔧
@EasyFixShaun
5 ай бұрын
Here you go! BIG RACE punch: amzn.to/3Qbbd0t
@whatthe2458
4 ай бұрын
Bring them in to a machine shop
@EasyFixShaun
3 ай бұрын
Ya a machine shop would do it for you also! In most cases all the is needed is a punch and hammer 😀
@barrystevens2780
Жыл бұрын
Those race driving bushings are ment to pilot in the race with the reduced diameter side.
@EasyFixShaun
Жыл бұрын
Good tip! 😃🔧
@jaywhite1850
Жыл бұрын
Dude, you’ll never get views without some corny rave music or stupid jokes! Lol. All jokes aside, there are a lot of people that could learn a lot from you. This has been the most helpful video and I haven’t even started my project yet. Even though I’ll be doing this on a camper, you have been extremely helpful. Well done!
@EasyFixShaun
Жыл бұрын
Wow! Thank you. I hope your project goes well 😀🔧
@dar7771
11 ай бұрын
I use the brass punches so it don’t nick up my hub or race. Good video.
@EasyFixShaun
9 ай бұрын
great tip! 😃😃
@RumpShaker_JKU
Ай бұрын
What happens if you put a very light film of grease in the hub when you install the bearing race. Asking for a friend 😂
@EasyFixShaun
Ай бұрын
Probably will work just fine 😀
@timtation5837
Жыл бұрын
Excellent job!!! I have seen many a fishing trip canceled because some moron didn’t take care of their bearings (or fail to check tires, hubs, and pressure). You delivered an impressive amount of info. I always have a greased and seated spare hub with me for whatever trailer I happen to be towing. I build a spare when I am redoing the bearings. Once I seat the new bearings in the spare, I add a spare washer, castle nut, and cotter pin and vacuum seal it all together (seal-a-meal style). Bearing failures sometimes result in losing the entire wheel, as in it comes completely off of trailer… The hardware is usually lost in those instances… (sometimes a wheel lug nut is the same size and thread pattern, but that is pretty rare). Better to limp it home or continue on with the right parts (and not have to leave it on the side of the road, and then return with what you should have already had with you).
@EasyFixShaun
Жыл бұрын
Thanks I'm glad you liked it. That spare in a bag is a great idea! Thanks for sharing😀😀
@moosehunter9706
Ай бұрын
Buddy, that was an excellent video! You explained everything to the tee, nice job!👍🏻
@EasyFixShaun
Ай бұрын
Much appreciated! Glad you liked it 😃😃
@MrGotropic
Жыл бұрын
You like the word "System" don't you,..... System, System, System, System, System, System, System, System, System,
@EasyFixShaun
Жыл бұрын
I sprinkled system it. You have a flood 😂😃🔧
@stevetrepanier4351
Жыл бұрын
Great work! There is a Huge contrast to most of the other videos on this topic where advice is given based on what they heard for others; some totally wrong. The difference you have shown is the understanding of how the components and assemblies work together. You really went above and beyond.
@EasyFixShaun
Жыл бұрын
Wow! Thank you so much! I really put a lot of effort into the video and i can't tell you how happy i am that so many of you find it useful. Thank you 😀😀😀
@EasyFixShaun
Жыл бұрын
@@stevetrepanier4351 Thanks Steve, all good technical info. Rtv isn't needed, seals are press fit and seal automatically. It wouldn't hurt anything to do that though. It is an extra step and not commonly done in the field. Clean parts and grease is also a great idea! Bearing adjustment is very important. Zero end play is the goal. Although with the cotter key system perfect adjustment can be hard to attain. With that in mind these bearing styles are extremely old and archaic but they work very very well 😃🔧
@johnM-Jr
Жыл бұрын
Grt vid. You arent concerned that ,filling the hub thru the zirc pushing grease out the outer bearing to the cap, that would push it out past the seal?
@EasyFixShaun
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I am concerned about that for sure. It wouldn't be ideaI to have that happen. If it did i haven't seen a sealed destroyed from that. What i have seen bearing failures most all are from lack of lubrication. So because of that i like to error on the side of more lube is better than less in the long run 😀🔧
@Oldtech51
2 ай бұрын
It was so good, and then screwed the whole job up by improper use of the EZ Lube.😢
@EasyFixShaun
2 ай бұрын
Too much lube?
@michaelrichards7021
Жыл бұрын
Race driver was used th wrong way. Should have been turn over other than that this was a good movie with about ten adds lol. Could have been shorter 😂
@EasyFixShaun
Жыл бұрын
Good tip! I was thinking of making a short for it. It would look like a blur though 😂
@stevewitwicki1854
4 ай бұрын
Too god damn long
@EasyFixShaun
4 ай бұрын
I've heard that before. Working on a short one for ya 😀
@sethook2970
2 ай бұрын
I lubricated the race before fitting, should I hammer them out, clean and reinstall?
@EasyFixShaun
2 ай бұрын
They should be ok. I never lubricate because you don't want them to spin. If they went in nice and snug you should be ok.
@zog382
4 ай бұрын
Interesting I didn't even know they made a tool to push in the races, I've always used an appropriate sized socket. Good video!
@EasyFixShaun
4 ай бұрын
Thank you. Great tip! A scrap piece of wood could be used. The spacers are the best to make sure seals are perfect. But, not needed. Grease seals just need to be even all the way around and there are several ways to do it 😃
@NeonTuner524
6 ай бұрын
Should the seal be touching the rear bearing or just flush with the back of the hub?
@EasyFixShaun
6 ай бұрын
Usually flush with the back of the hub where it is installed 😃
@priseene
9 ай бұрын
Outstanding video, done my boat trailer today and the difference just pushing it around the yard was staggering, thank you, from Australia,,,,
@EasyFixShaun
9 ай бұрын
No way that is awsome! Glad it helped 😃😃
@Vade1313
Ай бұрын
what an awesome well done video! very informative, thank you.
@EasyFixShaun
Ай бұрын
I am do glad it was helpful to you! 😀
@southernmarsh4234
Ай бұрын
Is it just me or are those bearings actually look pretty okay?
@EasyFixShaun
Ай бұрын
They could have been reused. I already had the new parts to replace them with. I was attempting to extend out their life another decade or so 😀
@kishidabu
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for that very thorough walkthrough of trailer bearings and their replacement. It was very helpful. Another tool that helps seat the new bearing race is the old ones with the outer edges ground down to easily fit in and out of the hub. I just learned about it yesterday from here: kzitem.info/news/bejne/yHpts5x9r2aJrKQ. and it worked really well.
@EasyFixShaun
Жыл бұрын
Those are called "dummy bearings". Excellent method to install races if needed 😃🔧
@bobabooie6389
5 ай бұрын
Great video, thanks. Just subscribed. I appreciate how you described the different size of bearings👍🇺🇲
@EasyFixShaun
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the sub! I'm really glad you like that part. One of my favorites too 😀😀
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