Refurbing 1989 Four Winns Trailer

[Blue2Green]

I am about to start refurbing my Four Winns single axle trailer. I know this has probably been asked alot, and not to run the risk of replying to "old" posts, I will ask again. Is it a good investment to replace the current old standard grease hubs with the new oil bath hubs, or is using Bearing Buddy a better option?

 

[Bondo]

Re: Refurbing 1989 Four Winns Trailer

Ayuh,... It's yer call...
I prefer grease hubs, as if the seal leaks, you get abit of water in the hub, but it's easily repaired...
Loose a seal in an oil hub, 'n you ain't goin' Nowhere...

 

[90stingray]

Re: Refurbing 1989 Four Winns Trailer

Bearing buddies are a great way to go.

 

[Blue2Green]

Re: Refurbing 1989 Four Winns Trailer

Thank you for the information. Those were my thoughts, but have seen alot of industries moving over to the oil bath hubs and wanted to hear others opinions. I think I will be sticking with greased hubs and give Bearing buddies a try.

 

[LippCJ7]

Re: Refurbing 1989 Four Winns Trailer

I prefer bearing buddies, but I hear good things about oil bath bearings as well

 

[Blue2Green]

Re: Refurbing 1989 Four Winns Trailer

Alot of military vehicles use the oil bath system even the M1 Abrams tank I worked on.

 

[rickryder]

Re: Refurbing 1989 Four Winns Trailer

I have to go with bearing buddies too. Have them on my single axle for the tri hull and they have never been a problem.

 

[Blue2Green]

Re: Refurbing 1989 Four Winns Trailer

Thanks for the information, I have never used Bearring Buddies before. But I know with proper maintenance I have never had trailer wheel bearring failure.