Quote Originally Posted by Fish Taxi View Post
So, when you have "bearing buddies" on your trailer, do you need to do anything more than just pump 'em full of grease in the Spring?

I just check the caps every couple months and if it looks like they are "low" I pump in some more marine grease until I can see the cap and spring move. I've never had any problems before, but I guess I hardly ever take my boat more than an hour from home either.

What's the life of wheel bearings with bearing buddies on 'em?
I have bearing buddies also. I did as you do and pumped mine full of fresh grease when they looked low or every month or so, which came first. Last year I replaced my bearings and races (the metal ring that the bearings ride in). I did them myself in my garage. It took several hours. I bought all the parts at croft trailer, which the people were very helpful. Turns out I wondered the same thing about how long do bearings typically last. My bearings were fine, but after I beat the snot out of them getting them out of the hub, they were worthless. The bearings were most likely the originals, which puts them at 6 years old. I learned a lot...probably that I won't do my own bearings myself again...especially if I can get them done at croft trailer for $30/wheel like HairyV said. Since I did do it myself the first time, I bet I could actually do it in an hour next time if I had the right tools.


My two cents...