Losing bearing buddies
#1
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From: Lake Dallas, TX
I've lost two bearing buddies off the same axle on the last two times I've towed my boat respectively. Is this an indication of something else wrong other than they might not have been set correctly?
thanx
thanx
#2
Depends is it a Loadright if so common problem with the plastic ones.If they are metal might be getting hot from either brakes dragging or bearing going south.
If they are the plastic ones just get metal caps drill a hole and put a grease fitting in them works great.
If they are the plastic ones just get metal caps drill a hole and put a grease fitting in them works great.
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It's a Road Master, I don't drive more than one mile each way. Been tapping them in with a rubber mallet. Maybe too much grease? Never heard that before, I usually pack them pretty good, so maybe that's it.
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Agreed. The problem with bearing buddies is that people tend to overgrease them. When the hub heats up the grease expands and either pushes out the seal or pops off the cap.





