Do Bearings Still Need to be Greased Before Installing Oil Bath Kit?

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Do I grease bearings before install when using the oil bath kit? Thanks

asked by: Bob

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No you should not grease your bearings before installing the Kodiak XL ProLube Kit # XLPROLUBE2440KIT to convert your hubs from grease to oil. This kit fits 5,200 lb and 6,000 lb axles and comes with 2 oil caps, 2 seals and an 8 oz. bottle of oil.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

The common recommendation with oil bath hubs is to not mess with them at all as long as they aren't leaking or the oil isn't milky looking. Some say to change every two years but most will say that as long as everything looks good just leave…

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Answer 2

To convert a 5,200 lb Dexter hub to be oil bath all you really need is the kit part #XLPROLUBE2440KIT. This comes with the correct cap and seal as well as the oil needed to make the conversion.

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Answer 3

As long as your existing hub features a 2.440 hub bore diameter you can indeed use the Kodiak XL ProLube Kit #XLPROLUBE2440KIT that you referenced on your EZ Lube Axle. As you mentioned, you may need to remove the zerk fitting to allow for clearance…

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Answer 4

Is there a reason you want to convert to oil bath? I personally don't like to recommend oil bath over grease as with grease if you have a seal issue you'll be able to get home to fixe it as the grease isn't going to just all pour out…

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In order to switch from grease to oil you'll need to know some detailed information about the trailer such as the grease seal diameter and hub bore diameter. That said, these measurements will need to be taken with a caliper down to the nearest…

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Answer 6

Transom savers like the Comfort Ride Transom Saver #315-FXH are more universal design and are not made with configurations with specific boats/motors. You will want to center the transom saver on the trailer frame a close to center of the motor as…

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Answer 7

Yes, oil seals are different than grease seals. An oil seal is going to be much tighter on the spindle than a grease seal. An oil seal can be used with grease but a grease seal cannot be used with oil. Timken is just a brand, we don't carry them…

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Answer 8

The first thing you need to do is clean out all of the grease from the bearings, the hub, and the spindle on your 7k axles. Once that is complete, you simply swap out the grease seal for the oil seal included with the Kodiak XL ProLube Kit for for…

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Answer 9

I do have an option for you in the Dexter Trailer Hub & Drum for 5,200- to 7,000-lb Axles part #8-219-13UC3 which has 9/16" studs. That said, it does not come with an oil bath hub. However, you can switch from grease to oil using the Kodiak…

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Answer 10

As long as you have the correct seals and caps, you can definitely switch from grease to oil. To swap the etrailer #AKHD-655-6-K over, you will need the Kodiak XL ProLube Kit for for 5,200-lb to 6,000-lb Axles #XLPROLUBE2440KIT. However, it does…

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Answer 11

To figure out the correct oil bath cap, you will need to know your axle's capacity or size of your hub bore. For a 3,500 lb hub or 1.98" hub bore you would use Kodiak XL ProLube Oil Bath Hub Body and Cap #XLPROLUBE1980, or for the kit you…

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Answer 12

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.

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