To seat the bearings it's helpful to turn the hub while you tighten the castle nut. bring it tight to the back and spin the hub until it gets resistance then back off a 1/4 turn on the nut before putting the cotter pin in.
@robot_spider8 жыл бұрын
Informative, clear, and not over-produced. Well done!
@zgsq1277 жыл бұрын
After viewing about a dozen KZfaq videos on how to do this, your video was the best. It was simple and to the point. I almost panicked once while I was doing my trailer but your video kept me focused and I was able to complete the job without any doubt in my mind if I did it correctly or not. Thanks again.
@JimThomasOutdoors7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment Gabriel !
@DWileyOne11 жыл бұрын
This video is AWESOME! I just bought a vintage 24' double-axle travel trailer and am planning on doing the restoration myself (with a little coaching from brother-in-law). A great combination of practical instruction with visuals that make sense. Thank you!
@agr00m7 жыл бұрын
Amazing job! This was the 4th video I watched and you were the first one to actually note details like which way the washer and bearings get placed inside. Thanks so much!
@drudunton34608 жыл бұрын
Very helpful, short and to the point, clear instructions and video quality. Thanks!
@Pilot5455 жыл бұрын
Couldn't ask for a more thorough and detailed explanation. Great vid!
@DavidWilson-vq7fl7 ай бұрын
This is the best bearing packing video on KZfaq - thanks for including all the details!!
@ChuckEllis8 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Jim. I disassembled my 1964 Valiant 4 years ago to do a full restoration and needed a refresher for putting it back together. Those old car bearings are much more like trailer bearings than they are lit the ones on new cars, so this was perfect!
@ChuckEllis8 жыл бұрын
+sportster1988 Yup. It has both of those. The pushbutton is my favorite part of the car. Had the car over half my life and intend to have it for the rest. Repack went great, thanks again to your video. It's funny how the bearings on my car were virtually identical to this trailer!
@sethjohnson451311 жыл бұрын
This is a very helpful video. I bought a janky jet-ski trailer that has rusty bearings. After referencing your tutorial, I am confident I'll be able to remove them and replace them with new bearings. Much appreciated!
@humphreyproject8 жыл бұрын
Thanks! This is one of the clearest and easy to follow DIY videos I have used. The bearings on my boat trailer are just about identical to the ones in your video so your instructions made doing mine a snap. Thanks again.
@TheDirtyyoungman18 жыл бұрын
+Richard Humphrey Same here.. Thanks Jim.
@delikid7 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Jim! Watching your method made me confident to repack my bearings! Success!
@hansvanbeek84052 жыл бұрын
This is an excellent video without any baloney. Instructions are so clear that I succeeded repacking the bearings on my boat trailer the first time without a problem. I used a wooden dowel to hammer out the back seal and bearing.
@richardeasley320110 жыл бұрын
Thanks a bunch! I was pretty sure i knew how to do it, i watched grandpa when i was a kid, but that was a long time ago, wanted to make sure i didn't miss anything important, Exactly what i needed!!!
@MarkTaylor92511 жыл бұрын
Jim ~~ Being a rookie at this, I watched most all the vids I could find that applied. Yours is without a doubt the most clear & informative. Many thanks for the pointers & instruction. Much appreciated Sir!
@N7VAN...2 жыл бұрын
By far, the best video on packing bearings on the net. Bravo!
@dgutier092210 жыл бұрын
Simple explanation yet very detailed instruction, thanks!
@michaeldirrim23614 ай бұрын
You sir, are the Bob Ross of wheel bearing instruction
@whitelinefever528 жыл бұрын
great video, detailed and to the point. just what I needed to grease my bearings. Thanks Jim very helpful.
@MrDove018 жыл бұрын
I like how you got straight down to business without alot of extra chit chat. That's what I like. Very good.
@dougp29179 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the step by step, explanations, and cautionary points!
@BUDTUSCHL10 жыл бұрын
great video. really informative. now I can start on my trailer and have a good understanding about greasing my wheel bearings. You make it sound easy and to the point. every detail. thanks and keep the videos coming.
@jerrellstrawn64098 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. I've pronounced it carter pin all my life; not changing now. One recommendation - tighten the spindle nut with a wrench using about 15 - 20 ftlbs of torque while turning the hub just to make sure every thing is seated properly; back off, then tighten finger tight.
@JimThomasOutdoors8 жыл бұрын
+Joe Drager I have never heard to do that ... but it makes good sense. Thanks for the comment Joe !
@karenwebb45656 жыл бұрын
Only tapered bearings I did was a '78 Ford many years ago, and that's how Chilton's said to do it.
@kennethm.3804 жыл бұрын
Jim, excellent presentation. Thanks for taking the time to get this up on the Tube!
@OverkilledUnderdog8 жыл бұрын
Finally a video I can believe in. Thank you soo much for this.
@anthonyliberati71178 жыл бұрын
I watched 10 videos on trailer wheel bearings.This by far is the is the best. Thanks Tony
@JimThomasOutdoors8 жыл бұрын
+anthony liberati Thanks Anthony ! I appreciate you taking time to comment :-)
@tazblink5 жыл бұрын
Great video did a perfect job. I would like to add just one small bit of advice. If the bearing looks good reuse them however I never reuse a rear seal. Super cheap easy to damage when removing and if it leeks you have to start all over. They bend when removing because they are soft metal so they conform and seal better and the rubber rots or you nick the rubber pushing it out. Can you get away with reusing the seal yes a lot of times you can but they are just a few dollars so I always replace. Thats just me. You did the job just right watch and listen to this guy for sure, good job and thanks for sharing.
@maverick38259 жыл бұрын
Great video! When I pack them, I hold my index finger in the middle of the bearing and then push on the backside to gain a little more gap and as I push the grease through, it goes clear through to the other side as you work around.
@JimThomasOutdoors9 жыл бұрын
Don Davidson Good tip Don ! I appreciate you taking time to post :-)
@honkahonka17 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the very clear instructions in this video! I looked at several and this was the best!
@gorp2710 жыл бұрын
Great tip for saving the rear seal, I usually just pryed the old one out with a large scewdriver and put a new one back in, but I'll use your method from now on if the seal is still good.
@MaxQscience8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this here trailer bearing repacking video, I learned a lot.
@bagambleify5 жыл бұрын
Jim, thank you very much for reminding me of the correct way to grease my trailer bearings!
@jamesnagle22268 жыл бұрын
You are the man. Great video!!!!
@csm124910 жыл бұрын
I think it was a great video, a couple of things I recommend, while you have the hub off replace the seal, they do dry out and get brittle and this is a good time to do it, it will keep the water out. One other thing I would do is to rotate the tire when you get the hub on so you know you have a good seat by grabbing at the 9:00 and 3:00 o'clock positions to see if you have an slop, sometimes the bearing do not seat when you put the castle nut on. Good job. Think you.
@jtarrant747 жыл бұрын
I could listen to you all day. Thanks!
@JimThomasOutdoors7 жыл бұрын
Ha ha ! I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy... but thanks anyhow. :-)
@fishinforlikes1611 Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad I've got this video saved...I use it yearly now. Thanks for uploading this!
@gdcross12 жыл бұрын
Great video! I now have a good understanding to maintain the bearings on my own trailer. Thanks!
@SnappyProWashEstero6 жыл бұрын
Great video. I watched as a refresher. Getting our late 80s model pop up ready for a long trip. I will add that my local trailer supply shop (I had to purchase new seals) said to tighten the castle nut to 10 ft lbs to set the bearings and then back it off and hand tighten. I used a can of brake cleaner to clean them up prior to repacking (I have a bearing packer tool).
@JimThomasOutdoors6 жыл бұрын
That seems reasonable, thanks for sharing !
@1Kerryberry4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I was going to pay someone to do this on my camper, but you showed me how easy it is to do on my own.
@esp224 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for making the video,imformative,clear and concise…Cheers from Australia
@tannerwinn966511 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I just grease my trailer bearing for the 1st time by myself with your tutorial.
@djamison9r9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I haven't done this in years. Great refresher... Cheers!
@huntingkc111 жыл бұрын
Yep, I did mine on my boat trailer for the first time and everything seams to be working great
@paulzimmerman6182 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, well done. Easy to understand, short and to the point.
@lorisoward12 жыл бұрын
Great job JimBow!! Good to know!! Your videos are extremely impressive!! I can now fix my trailer wheels !! I feel empowered now!!
@funsunFL12 жыл бұрын
This video is golden. Saved me over $200. Great job!
@cesarmartinez12587 жыл бұрын
This is a great example of how to pack wheel bearings. Great job, thank you!
@JimThomasOutdoors7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking time to comment !
@northernalberta8 жыл бұрын
Carter pin! Seriously though thanks for the demo. I used it to do the bearings on my inlaws farm trailer today.
@JimThomasOutdoors12 жыл бұрын
Bearing buddies work on the front bearing pretty good but often leave old watery grease toward the rear bearing. Two hours work at the house sure beats 2+ hours stuck on the side of the highway - and is probably less expensive. Peace of mind and a sense of accomplishment are worthy of most any man's time. Best wishes on your trip - and tight lines to ya !
@Robert-cg2bj6 жыл бұрын
Very clear directions. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
@cwujek3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your video, helped me finish my axles today.
@beeveeh7 жыл бұрын
Very easy to follow video Jim, thankyou. I'm gunna grease me some bearings now.
@mchaggis6224 жыл бұрын
Perfectly explained. Thank you!
@Modzilla329 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Straight to the point.
@connecting2spirit4 жыл бұрын
What a great video! I loved the close ups of the work you did. Nice job...Really appreciate it
@rattlesnakejones17 жыл бұрын
Exactly the info I was looking for! Thanks!
@JimThomasOutdoors11 жыл бұрын
Thanks Pink, I clean the bearings with paper towels. Roll the bearings back and forth on the paper towel and most all the old grease will come off on the towel.
@cccchip04 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I've never done this before & boss was like here you go look it up & figure it out
@petergribben72948 жыл бұрын
Good reminder. Thanks for the torque settings.
@drmayojr4 жыл бұрын
Great video. Short and to the point. Thanks!
@MrHeymus3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Simple and easy demonstration. Cheers
@Ahch.3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. Simply put with every detail covered. Best repacking video!
@JimThomasOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Donnie !
@boondockingbiker45789 жыл бұрын
This helped me out a lot. Thank you.
@PlayinBanjo8 жыл бұрын
thanks, very helpful video. I need to repack bearings on a new Harbor Freight boat trailer, and after the shop I took the hubs to damaged the inner seal, am going to do it myself! so never having attempted this before, nice to find your video! My only problem is that Harbor Freight (unbelievably!) doesn't seem to sell seals for their boat trailers, and they are not standard sizes here in the states. and have no number on them or the hub. I finally found some on EBay, which look like the (metric) id and od will work - (hoping that will get my little trailer on it's wheels and out of my back yard!) Just thought I would mention, in case anyone else is having (or has solved) this problem.
@BorderPaps6 жыл бұрын
Irene My trailer from harbor freight had weird sized bearings too. Ordered a set from Amazon and they fit - with Russian writing and all!
@Keithtimes4 жыл бұрын
I've seen 30 videos on this subject. this is the gold standard
@IstasPumaNevada6 жыл бұрын
I've never done this before. Thanks for the informative video.
@leeobryan5647 жыл бұрын
Really helpful video. Thank you from a wet and windy England......
@hankandrox12 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!!!! Great how to video!!!! Now I will attempt my trailer hubs.
@BasementShopGuy8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video Jim - most helpful ;)
@dennisfalan16238 жыл бұрын
+BasementShopGuy Really Wow!
@JimThomasOutdoors11 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike, I appreciate your comment !
@lrobson44909 жыл бұрын
Thank you! This was extremely helpful!!!!
@TheDirtyyoungman18 жыл бұрын
Great video, Jim. Thanks.
@NSparksguy11 жыл бұрын
great video, exactly the info I was looking for.
@gorderbust Жыл бұрын
Fabulous. Concise and precise. Covers everything. Thankyou
@ameenbakare231611 жыл бұрын
This is a great video Jim. Thanks.
@johnbouldin90333 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I couldn’t figure out how to get the inner seal off. Thank you!
@JimThomasOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
You bet! Glad it helped.
@JimThomasOutdoors12 жыл бұрын
@funsunFL Glad it helped. Thanks for the positive comment !
@wylie7-72 жыл бұрын
Simple and effective video. Thank you!
@udmanmas6 жыл бұрын
Great video, easy to follow, I felt like my dad was talking me through it!
@JimThomasOutdoors6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike !
@hectorgonzales30822 жыл бұрын
Sir, thank you so much fir very well and explained tutorial. I'm actually looking forward to doing the work myself. thank you so much
@consciousobjector25079 ай бұрын
Excellent information, thank you!
@Bushcraft113 Жыл бұрын
Well done video. Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you.
@chrismorrison95756 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir! Very helpful!
@JimThomasOutdoors11 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words !
@garyfranklin33073 жыл бұрын
That's not only was to the point. But also enjoyable.. Thanks..
@JimThomasOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Gary !
@kellie41153 жыл бұрын
Thank you this video is great!
@JimThomasOutdoors11 жыл бұрын
Good tip !. I'll get a pair for the garage. Thanks for the comment !
@garyteague95556 жыл бұрын
needed this info ! thanks
@nancycrisman74964 жыл бұрын
What did you clean the old geese off with? Spray with brake cleaner?
@JimThomasOutdoors11 жыл бұрын
Thanks for so saying. I appreciate your comment !
@Rob_17766 жыл бұрын
Great vid man!! But when I pack a bearing I tap the bearing in the grease in my hand and do it around the whole thing on both sides a bit messy but is a bit faster lol!! Someone may have already commented this though!!
@yozy49963 ай бұрын
You did an excellent job teaching , and recording this video Sir.. Thank you..
@huntingkc111 жыл бұрын
Very good, made it look easy enough to do
@crj51067 жыл бұрын
that's interesting. when I pack I pack from the back and keep pushing through till it comes out the front. I also fill the hub up with grease. But a good video.
@a2zhandi11 жыл бұрын
I packed many bearings. I never claim to know it all. That's why I'm here. To see if there are any improvements / tricks I may not know about. Thanks
@weeze68dt3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the informative video Jim
@zzekiel2 ай бұрын
I didn't have the right size pvc pipe for the seal, but found for my 3500lb axle seal that a small shop vac tube is the PERFECT size to drive that booger out!
@hoomalimali63342 жыл бұрын
Terrific, Jim ~ Thanks!
@sfeckete11 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU for posting this. How often do you recommend repacking? I know the manufacturers say every year or so, but I'm wondering what your experience is.