check your bearings!

[south point]

hi folks, just wanted to remind ya'all to check those wheel bearings on your trailer. I did a just a couple of months ago and everything was fine, well today I jacked up the trailer and gave them a spin. they sounded like there was some sand in the grease, so I thought I would look closer and maybe repack them. pulled the left hub off and the inner bearing was totally gone! just a race and some metal shavings. would have never guessed it just wiggling the tire and spinning the wheel.

so I ran to napa and for less that 50$ I put all new bearings and seals on both sides. easy stuff, too. only took about half hour or so to do once I got the parts.

sure glad I checked them, making the 225 mile round trip to twain on friday. that would be a crappy way to start a crappie trip!

[Crappie_Express]

Great advice. I lost the bearings in mine 2 years ago on the way to Truman. Didn't know it till I stopped in Clinton and smoke was rolling. Ruined my day. Got it to a friends house and had to return the next weekend and replace the hub and bearings.

[keeferfish]

Great advice! Thumbs Up Not a good feeling watching your wheel and tire pass the tow vehicle. Just ask me and I'll tell you all about it.

[vic n]

Great advice! Thumbs Up Not a good feeling watching your wheel and tire pass the tow vehicle. Just ask me and I'll tell you all about it.

Now that's a sight I never want to see!!

[mduncan62]

I'm glad you checked them too! I'm going to do the same. Thanks for the heads up.