anyone know what i can do to keep my axel bearings from wearing out. I ride in the river a lot but not in water over a foot deep. all the seals are fine. I changed the bearings today and plan on getting new seals tomorrow. I was just wondering if anyone knew a way to keep my axel bearings lasting longer.

 

If you havent put it together yet or next time you take it apart put a greese "zerk" right in the middle of the bearing carrier. You dont want to do it with the bearings inside cuz the metal shards will chew the bearings right up, but if its apart you can slap a zerk on there and pump it full of greese.

 

when i normally change the bearings i use belray greese..i think thats what its called.

 

I would put a zerk fitting on your carrier like brokemybanshee said, but I would use wheel bearing grease made for boat trailers. That is what I use, beause it is waterproof. Make sure if you do alot of water riding to repack your hub. Even with new seals water still can get into you bearings. Any marine grade grease made for trailers would work. Just go to your local boat store it should be there.

 

This is something I need to do.

My rear bearings wear out alot too,

brokemybanshee- where do you get these grease zerks??, can you get them at an automotive store??, or just at the dealer??
Thanks for the great tip!!

 

Yeah you should be able to get them at almost any automotive place, or hardware store. Just ask for "greese zerks" if they have them they'll know what you are talking about. You'll have to drill a hole and screw it in, but thats no biggie.

 

Would I have to get out the Tap & Die set or would they just screw in easy??

 

If you have the right size drill bit (a hair smaller than the zerk end) you can just screw it in (with a little elbow greese) as long as its a snug fit it will be fine. Good luck!

 

OK thanks man, I will look for the zerks next time I go to an auto store.

 

I went out today and bought some grease zerks. They were cheap, like $4 for 10. Now I just have to take my rear end apart and install them.