How To Replace Boat Trailer Bearings | BoatUS

Подписаться 68 тыс.

Просмотров 764 тыс.

50% 1

This video walks you through how to repack, change, or replace your boat trailer bearings, step by step. Read more at www.boatus.com/expert-advice/...
🚩Enjoy this video? Become a BoatUS Member today to get 25+ valuable benefits including a subscription to award-winning BoatUS Magazine! boat.us/e/sy-join
🚩Visit the BoatUS Magazine website: www.boatus.com/Expert-Advice.
BoatUS is the nation’s largest association of recreational boaters with more than half a million Members. We provide a diverse offering of services including marine insurance, on-the-water towing provided by TowBoatUS, the nation’s largest fleet, plus boat financing, graphics and lettering, representation for boaters on Capitol Hill, the award-winning BoatUS Magazine and much more. For more than 50 years, BoatUS has made boating safer, more affordable and more accessible.
🚩Download the FREE BoatUS App today to access NOAA marine weather, tides, exclusive Member discounts, and your BoatUS account. Assistance on the water has never been easier with TowBoatUS CONNECT in the BoatUS App - the fastest way to get a tow! boat.us/sy-app
🚩Connect with us:
/ boatus
/ boatus
/ boatus
/ boatus
/ boatus
#wheelbearings #replacewheelbearings #trailermaintenance #boatus

Авто/Мото

Опубликовано:

1 июл 2024

Ссылка:

Скачать:

Готовим ссылку...

Добавить в:

Мой плейлист

Посмотреть позже

Комментарии : 216

@dapoutdoors 6 лет назад

Fantastic Job describing the process while actually doing that work. Thats EXACTLY how I do it : ) ....great job : )

@Squarehead45 5 лет назад

LOL, NOPE, he left the WHEEL On while taking the hub off, NO ONE DOES THAT..you always take the wheel off FIRST..so you don't have to deal with the excess weight and Bulk. Sad.

@billwesolowski7469 8 лет назад

Excellent video! No bullcrap trying to be a comedian, just packed full of perfect step by step instruction. One of the best instructional videos I have seen. Thank you!

@jesselamoureux5051 4 года назад

That guy is an absolute pro! Great job dude! That is the type of service you hope for when paying a professional for any type of work.

@boatus 4 года назад

Thanks, Jesse. Yes, he is! Appreciate you watching.

@bobsimms2111 Месяц назад

Thank you so much. This is a great “ how to “ video. I have helped my dad do this many times but always had the ability to ask him any questions. He passed away last year but the family and I are taking his boat on a road trip next month. I know at least one wheel needs new bearings and now I have the confidence to do the job. Thanks again.

@boatus Месяц назад

We are so sorry to hear of your loss, Bob, but it makes us happy to know we could help in his absence. There's no doubt he'll be with you on your trip, enjoying it from the other side. Have a safe and fun time!

@thomastidewater 10 лет назад

13 thumbs down votes = 13 idiots. So far, this is the most informative, well produced how-to video I've ever seen on You Tube. Now I can confidently (and easily) tackle my own boat trailer wheel bearings. Thank you very much. Well done!

@HoustonR6ryda 8 лет назад

the way you used the channel locks to get that rear grease seal out was "epic"-thanks for a great vid

@jasonnoto813 9 лет назад

I have watched a dozen videos on how to change my trailer bearings. Far and above this was best one, informative and well done. Nice job. Thank you.

@jameshouck6237 5 лет назад

Excellent, comprehensive video. No need to look at anything else.

@boatus 5 лет назад

Thanks for watching, James!

@tiredtridude 11 лет назад

I've probably watched a dozen RU-vid videos on this subject over the last couple days as I begin a first-time project to replace my bearings. Your video is by far the best out there. Your explanations were clear and you had great camera angles. Thanks for putting out such an informative and well done video.

@desert1cop 6 лет назад

This is the video to watch for service of bearings,after several break downs and expensive gouging at repair shops from Morehead City to Wilson NC I learned to not only service and change my bearings, but to have spare parts for everything,people like you who post these helpful videos should be commended.

@boatus 6 лет назад

Thanks so much for your kind comments! Glad we could help you get things sorted out.

@Vafees1 10 лет назад

This video is awesome.Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Much appreciated by many.

@therosses5 3 года назад

Fishing line!! I didn't see that coming. My take away is I should start disconnecting my boat from the trailer if I intend to troll.

@GoMiGman 10 лет назад

Love it! I just got a brand new tandem axle EZ Loader trailer with the boat I cought and I'm looking at the wheels and thinking to myself "damn, I need to know how to change the bearings on this thing or even just understand how they look like just to have the know-how", and now, not only do I know what the inside looks like, I feel pretty damn comfortable tackling this operation on my own. Just gotta go buy that bearing packer kit and race installing tool and I'm good to go. First thing I need to do, though, is jack the trailer up to check for any noises. Great tip and what a difference from the original wheel noise to after you replaced and repacked the bearings! Thanks for an awesome and informative video.

@TheIbi1983 7 лет назад

Thanks so much for a great video. I just blew my bearing. I literally just got home now. Had to get a tow truck to tow the boat home. And no fish either... This will help me big time. Thanks mate.

@4JeepxJK4 8 лет назад

One of the best videos out there This is the one you wanna listen to if you're a first time trailer owner looking to work on your trailer

@stevelong9328 6 лет назад

Very nice step by step and easy to understand.

@MarionBlair 8 лет назад

Excellent job! I have watched a lot of video's on how to adjust the bearing torque. Your's is the only one that recommends a very slight amount of play which is the proper way to set the bearings. As for having the wheel on before tightening the nut, this allow a much better feel to adjust the slack. I always check the play with the tire on. Not leaving a slight amount of play is the best way to burn up a bearing. I've done hundreds of bearings and always back off the nut until I can grab the top of the tire and feel a very slight amount of movement. Very good job. I hope people realize, a slight amount of play is what you are shooting for.

@supportyourtroopsathletes6460 2 года назад

Sir, there is a few videos out there that speaks about this in which came out around the same time of the video and your comment. It is a possibility that you did not see the same ones I did however. This video is outstanding.

@joemirabal2561 7 лет назад

Really thorough tutorial - you are a natural teacher. Thank you!

@boatus 7 лет назад

Thanks for watching!

@uksomerville 8 лет назад

Superb.. thank you. So nice and clear.

@seamurda100 10 лет назад

Great video! I'm about to get on the road with a tow dolly and I feel confident I can change the bearings.

@jerrydurden 7 лет назад

Thank you for your informative video. I will put this lesson to use on the magic tilt boat trailer that I just bought. A+++

@keithhenry2063 7 лет назад

I was intimidated to tackling this project but I didn't really know where to take my utility trailer for service. I decided to do it myself and this video was spot on. I had to ruin my seal when removing, but I was replacing anyhow. Original bearings are 14yrs old, I thought that's pushing it on age, so hopefully these will last another 14yrs. Thanks again - perfect video

@boatus 7 лет назад

Glad this video was helpful, Keith!

@desert1cop 6 лет назад

14 year old bearings,brother you took care of those really good or you were a very lucky man

@dublelung1 8 лет назад

Excellent video! Thanks!

@antoniocampbell463 4 месяца назад

Thanks for posting as I want to learn how to work on my boat to save money.

@boatus 4 месяца назад

You are very welcome, Antonio!!

@eugenewager9117 6 лет назад

Great video and the first I've seen that demonstrated what a bad bearing sounds and looks like. Good job. I also thought that the bearing grease looked a little milky on the initial disassembly and might have been worth mentioning ( or it could have been that extra beer I consumed while going thru several videos ) . I hope to produce some 'how-to' videos in the future and hope that I can do near the great job that you have presented. The fishing line into the bearing seal is another observation that I'm glad you mentioned, (who would-a-thunk-it). Yes I agree with the reviewer who felt you should find a sponsor. Great job... Thanks

@cocoloco2179 7 лет назад

Great Video...I can only reflect what the others have said: I knew I needed to change the bearings and knew nothing of how to. I searched the tube and was disgusted by the comedians, the shaky cameras, non information...then I found your presentation and you went right through the process clearly, no bullshit...and now my wheels turn round and round down the road...Thank You.

@boatus 6 лет назад

Thanks for watching! Glad you found this video helpful.

@DonKingProductions Год назад

Excellent tutorial.

@boatus Год назад

Thanks for watching, Don!

@BottleJackBuddy 9 месяцев назад

Great informational video!!!!

@boatus 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching, BottleJack! Glad you found it helpful.

@jasoncummins8634 9 лет назад

I had watched this before starting my project. it was very helpful....

@Montell-nj4vm Месяц назад

Thanks for the information

@boatus Месяц назад

You are very welcome! Thanks for watching

@Freecan67 9 лет назад

Thanks for you help. This will help me with checking my Camper Trailer out too.

@pidgeiam4979 9 лет назад

Dustin thanks man. One of the best step by steps I've seen. Great job and thanks man. Pidge, Ontario Canada.

@stephencarlsbad 8 лет назад

With this video and some of the troubleshooting and responses below, I'm positive that I can easily swap out the bearings on a trailer. TY!!

@nwader 3 года назад

I’ve watched a lot of videos on this...yours was the 9th or so result down and no one else showed the use of the race tool which is exactly what I needed to see because I put mine in flush with hub and the wheel wouldn’t go on and I couldn’t figure out why....now I know you have to get that one pushed down in. Great work and thank you for this video.

@boatus 3 года назад

Thanks for watching, Nick, and we're thrilled we were able to help.

@FungusHat 7 лет назад

Thanks Dustin! Helps out greatly with my trailer project! : - )

@natewrong6861 6 лет назад

"Standard paper towel" lol love it

@WillsGarage91 11 лет назад

I like to remove the tire before removing the hub, makes it a lot easier to work on it.

@MrRainbowrooster 4 года назад

Great video. Simple and thorough. Thanks

@boatus 4 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@masterplayer74 9 лет назад

This video was excellent. Thank you,

@turbulantstorm7712 8 лет назад

Great video, very explanatory. Thanks!

@supportyourtroopsathletes6460 2 года назад

Hi Mr. Dustin Hoover. I have studied your video taking my own notes carefully as this is easier way I can learn but it covers everything that you said so I can print it out while following your video offline and downloaded. I thank you for your in detail step by step task. Though this video is old, it clearly is outstanding and looking forward to doing this project soon. The one thing I seen a bit different is when you were announcing the initial tools, other tools you did not announce at first was announced during the actual job but that is okay as I taken careful notes and added them to my notes. I already started purchasing the tools and thank you for your education. I hope you have more videos I can review and follow, I will check them all out. God bless you Justin and thank you kindly sir.

@boatus 2 года назад

Thanks for watching and good luck with your project!

@supportyourtroopsathletes6460 2 года назад

@@boatus , thank you kindly, I started getting new tools today and doing studies on it a bit more before taking on this task. I had a stroke a few months from PTSD overseas a few months ago so my learning is a lot more difficult than a normal human now of days unfortunately. I will have this video and my notes as back up but the ultimate goal is to get my brain focusing again from the stroke. May I suggest that boat USA sorta mimick such videos for a variety of task please? I know that video was years ago but the explanation of every aspect was indeed excellent. The only problem he did was not announce every tool he utilized while covering what tools was needed. I am happy to of caught on to this but it would increase the companies sales on tool orders during a time the economy is not great and people need to learn small things like this to continue to boat in our waters. It does for me anyhow with being legally disabled after my deployment, thank you.

@boatus 2 года назад

@@supportyourtroopsathletes6460 Thank you for your service, and I wish you all the best in your recovery. I love that you are doing projects such as these to help improve your physical and mental health. It should be very satisfying to complete it! As you noted, this video was done many years ago, and there are a lot of things that could be done better from a production end. We have a very different process now that requires detailed outlines and approvals (and a producer on-site to ensure we don't miss anything). And we also try to put links to tools and materials used in the video description. We still create a lot of step-by-step how-tos along with other types of boating videos. (Our series of gelcoat repair videos is a perfect example.) That said, I do very much appreciate your excellent reminder, and that will certainly factor in to future videos. (I take all feedback seriously!) We have been talking about updating this video, which I believe would address your recommendations. In the meantime, check out our article that was done in conjunction with this video: www.boatus.com/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2013/october/repacking-or-replacing-your-trailer-tire-bearings It has all the same steps plus photos for each and a full list of tools and materials you'll need. It might be easier to print out and bring with you while you're doing the project than trying to recall all the steps from the video (while also decoding your notes). Hope this helps, and let us know how it goes!

@supportyourtroopsathletes6460 2 года назад

@@boatus thank you and thank you for your kind words. Currently, I am waiting for the rest of my new tools to come in currently. I am not sure how to size up the wheel bearings just yet however after doing some measurements on the outer of the bearing buddy prior to removal 11/16 seems to be the closest feasible option that I have unless you may have a suggestion. Though I have most tools in, I just do not want to remove it untill I do. I am proud to say that I memorized every part of this video completely and looking forward to getting started here soon. I noticed a couple differences in tools such as the metal hammer on this video to the soft hammer on the link you provided but that was the main thing. The gasket puller was not mentioned in either but I ordered that anyhow. The race drivers was not mentioned at the start of this video nor mentioned yet was shown during the video and in the case at the start of the video. May I ask you however just to be sure before entering this project, by measuring the external dust cap or bearing buddy. Is that a good indicator on what size bearings to order once again?

@patriot1303 6 лет назад

Great explanation I’m gonna check mine out

@florenciofontecillaphdmba.290 9 лет назад

Excellent video, thanks for sharing it.

@torrance8577 2 года назад

Terrific video. Extremely helpful and well explained.

@boatus 2 года назад

You are so welcome, torrance! Thanks for watching!

@rklrk5161 8 лет назад

Thanks for posting this Video.

@brucemcdermott7033 10 лет назад

Excellent video.;...nice to have resources like these for the DIY beginner....thanks much

@allencone9686 7 лет назад

Great video! Thanks for the help. I especially appreciated how you showed all the tools and supplies ahead of time.

@boatus 7 лет назад

You're welcome! Glad we could help, Allen.

@LilTinkerbelly 10 лет назад

Best video on this topic! Thanks a lot

@BadFeat 11 лет назад

Thanks for the video. Now, I can get to doing this same thing this weekend.

@mgunde 4 года назад

Now I'll have to give it a try, thanks for the great lesson.

@boatus 4 года назад

Thanks for watching! Hope it goes well. Let us know.

@robcaponesoutdooradventure8286 4 года назад

Thanks man, I just found grease has been slinging all over the inside of my hubs so this really saved me by doing it myself.

@boatus 4 года назад

Thanks for watching, Robert! Glad you found it helpful.

@jerrypineda1141 4 года назад

Thank you for your video. I needed a refresher.

@boatus 4 года назад

You are quite welcome, Jerry! Thanks for watching.

@shurlandlayne9337 2 года назад

well explained for a rookie like me. Thank you.

@boatus 2 года назад

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching, Shurland.

@Chesapeake1122 11 лет назад

Best video I've seen - THANKS

@old_guard2431 7 лет назад

Nice to see a how-to RU-vid video done by a real mechanic. Correct application of force is essential, and well explained here. I would tend to take the wheel off first (per the recommendation below) but a matter of style. There may be a buildup of corruption/corrosion between the wheel and the hub, and doesn't hurt to check. But Dustin makes it work his way.

@boatus 7 лет назад

Thanks for your input! It is very much appreciated.

@dirtzflyn 10 лет назад

Well done. I learned a lot.

@rstidyman 11 лет назад

Great video...thanks for putting it on here.

@thomasgargano8813 4 года назад

Thank you for this video!!! This give me the confidence to repack my pontoon boat trailer,again good video,thanks👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺

@boatus 4 года назад

You are more than welcome, Thomas! Glad we gave you confidence to do this critical maintenance task. Thank you for watching!

@marks3302 11 лет назад

Yaaa, great detailed video!

@rogerw2717 9 лет назад

Great video, thanks

@sonboogie 8 лет назад

this is great. thx for the post.

@russelldevane5434 8 лет назад

A video like this proves that people will hate on anything, just to be hating. This is a great video and breaks down every step. 33 people giving this a thumbs down shows that people are ass holes just to be ass holes. Great video man. It helped me do mine without a single issue. THANK YOU!!!

@ejlarson249 8 лет назад

+Russell Devane Well, I am sure your quite used to being wrong, and here you are wrong again. I gave it a thumbs down because there is no possible excuse for leaving all of that grease on the back of the wheel. After about 1 week of driving you will not be able to tell of the grease is new, or old. Just no excuse for that. Otherwise he did a great job. What a weird place to cut a corner...

@russelldevane5434 8 лет назад

+ejlarson249 Aaahhhh..... Ok and you would be one of those people! THANKS for proving me right!

@martingomez6544 11 лет назад

Excellent video!

@fivehole64 9 лет назад

great job. Thanks

@joemathis4620 3 года назад

Great instructions. Good job

@boatus 3 года назад

Thanks for watching, Joe!

@TopwaterTony 11 лет назад

awesome, thanks for the video !!

@paterson00 11 лет назад

Great video my friend, nice to be able to know how to do this now. Your video has good sound quality and good camera work, so helpful on a video like this. I am new to boating so any information shared helps out a lot and helps keep my kids safe when out on the water, ok bearings dont but you get the idea, it helps to get us there to have great days out.

@chrisreyes87cr 11 лет назад

Thanks. Great vid.

@Ternewt24 7 лет назад

Great video and help. thank you for posting this.

@boatus 7 лет назад

You're welcome, Terrance! Glad it was helpful.

@WILSOL03 11 лет назад

sweet video and good explanations

@scottcreez 9 лет назад

Excellent video

@icedvk 11 лет назад

thanks bud,helpful tips

@royrodgers0 6 лет назад

Best vid on this subject!

@boatus 6 лет назад

Thanks, Roy!

@mikethau6158 9 лет назад

good video,I have to do mine and just want to do it right. Thanks

@geronimopascuale9208 4 года назад

Great Job Well Well Explain and Great Knowledge , Keep it Up my friend. Cheers

@boatus 4 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@GTCS1968 9 лет назад

This video has to be the best I have seen. Step by step with an explanation. You can't get any better than that. Do you have other video's out on RU-vid? Thanks again. Claude S., Rocklin, CA

@jasonredepenning 6 лет назад

Great video bud

@bobstigler 8 лет назад

this is an awesome vid...but I use a brass punch to remove the races and also you need to use a grease gun and fill the hub using the bearing buddy nipple...fill the hub until you see the bearing buddy disk starting to move outward...always wear safety glasses too!

@jasonmustanggts 5 лет назад

He added grease to the outside of the bearing buddy lol

@bluesky_bluesea 3 года назад

Very good, details video. Thx a bunch

@boatus 3 года назад

Thanks for watching, Blue!

@brianjones9480 6 лет назад

nice job - thank you very much

@boatus 6 лет назад

Thanks for watching.

@REDBULLHEADiphone 11 лет назад

Great video, thanks for uploading. Stick an ad on it so you can make some money, I feel bad getting all this info for nothing.

@CorvetteChris05 10 лет назад

Awesome!

@markymark3075 11 лет назад

Thanks!

@Steve-mt6de 5 лет назад

I am amazed watching all these RU-vid videos about how to service wheel bearings, I have not seen anyone yet that seems to have had any kind of training, no proper tools, no bearing preload setup, at least this guy says to make sure you feel a slight amount of free play after you tighten the bearing properly. these people are hacks it might be good enough but it's not right

@boatus 5 лет назад

What would you do differently?

@lxturbo81 8 лет назад

awesome 👍🏻

@captainedc 8 лет назад

I like how u used a bearing packer too. And I swear by that green trailer grease you used. I always check my bearings like u did for sound. Also if towing I stop after about 10 mins to check them for heat. Replaced lots of failed bearings on trailers that I bought but luckily never had one fail yet (knock wood). Oh, I usually use a piece of wood to drive the other wheel up on instead of jacking it. Thx again.

@ashley66639 9 лет назад

well done

@markkus1134 5 лет назад

Great vid I personally don’t use bearing buddies they allow water in I’ve done wheel bearings for years I use sealed caps and some sealant on cap to prevent water in. Then make sure to put some grease on your lugs so they don’t rust And I usually just replace the whole hub just easier and cost effective .

@boatus 5 лет назад

Thanks for sharing your experience, Mark. Others may find it helpful.

@dneuman7455 3 года назад

Would you rather new grease 2 spin slow drag of almost a wobble for pin setting?

@vwkid05 11 лет назад

great vidio

@nickmacker5683 10 лет назад

Awesome vid. I just inherited a 16 bass boat and trailer. I am pretty mechanically inclined and I most certainly can tell I need to do this. However, how can I find out what size bearings I need?

@frankfell5625 10 лет назад

Wonderful! Until seeing this video I would never have attempted any bearing replacement. Now I will try. I echo the thoughts of an earlier poster, you should consider some advertising because your video is that good. Maybe a big box auto chain or online parts supplier?

@LJT7907 5 лет назад

Best part of this video they use MARINE GREASE... Not regular grease. Knew some one who didn't use it. After a couple months regular launch use with a new wheel hub. The entire assembly fell off going down the road.

@crankbait2009 10 лет назад

Where exactly did you get that bearing packer? especially the race installing tool, where did you get that? that's awesome!!!

@christopherregan2924 8 лет назад

Great Video! I like the comment about safety glasses. I was always taught to grind the mushrooming top off the chisel. Safety first :) 8:10 499 likes!

@wernerostwald287 10 месяцев назад

Nice Video...thanks...but why are there no brakes on that tandem trailer?

@dannychavis3412 9 лет назад

Awesome

@Martinitram100 9 лет назад

What's a spindle? No..., just kidding...been doing this shit all my life. This is a good demonstration of "how to" for the everyday man "at home." I hate "how to" vids that show people using high-end pullers and specialty tools...what regular guy has that stuff, right? Good job. I would have done only two things differently in this setting: Prepping better by cleaning all areas around the parts being serviced and, though it seems leaving the tire on the hub helps with aspects of handling et cetera, I'd remove the tire for multiple personal reasons but most importantly the risk of the seal being damaged during reassembly. This video is really a big help for those who may lack confidence related to performing this task. I'd point anyone (who asked me about this maintenance task) at this video. Again, this is good. For the dude who might wish to criticize my observations, try to understand that I spent years rebuilding industrial refrigeration compressors in both marine and commercial applications...know a thing or two about bearings, seals and the importance of cleanliness around highly engineered moving-part surfaces. Press on.

@setthehook4me 7 месяцев назад

Is the floor jack lifting at the shackle?

@laurentblanchet8989 10 лет назад

Awesome! I have been wondering for many years how to do this - all I need is a race tool and possibly a bearing packer. I understand that you can pack bearings by hand - it takes a while, but it is a doable task, right? What about that stainless steel collar? Do you have any links to that being installed or maybe just a picture?

@laurentblanchet8989 10 лет назад

Thanks! :)