What axle grease? 2006 Load Rite w/ superlube hubs

[FunInDuhSun]

OK here's the deal- I just bought a tandem trailer that has never seen a launch ramp; it was bought new and stored a project boat.
I want to lube the hubs but have no idea what kind of grease was used from the Load Rite factory. I'm well aware of the problem with incompatable greases.

Does anyone know what grease they used, or do I have to take everything apart and start from scratch?

 

[90stingray]

Re: What axle grease? 2006 Load Rite w/ superlube hubs

Dont know what type of grease was used. I think that a lot of trailer manufacturers make utility and boat trailers. Or at least the parts used on both are usually similar and come from the same source. Not sure if the boat trailer guys are going to use marine grease. But I would disassemble and get it switched over to what you would like to used. But adding some to what's there is better than none at all. So you could add some now and tear it apart later when you are ready to.

 

[dockwrecker]

Re: What axle grease? 2006 Load Rite w/ superlube hubs

Agree to pull it apart and clean it out. Looks like there's two types of Superlube setups. A spindle type and a hub type. Either way, once you start pumping the new grease after it's cleaned out, it will displace the old stuff that may remain. Stop pumping when you see the new stuff.

 

[FunInDuhSun]

Re: What axle grease? 2006 Load Rite w/ superlube hubs

Yeah, that's what I figured. Just don't want to take everything apart if I don't really need to.
Thanks.

 

[dingbat]

Re: What axle grease? 2006 Load Rite w/ superlube hubs

Why not read the manual


What kind of grease does Load Rite use in their trailer wheel bearings?
Load Rite and 5 STARR use a NLGI #2 EP lithium complex based high temperature wheel bearing grease as factory-fill on all wheel bearings.

Do I have to use the exact same wheel bearing grease that Load Rite uses?No. The brand name is unimportant. What is very important is the type and quality of the grease you choose. Load Rite uses NLGI #2 EP lithium complex based high temperature wheel bearing grease. It is compatible with most any lithium-complex based grease readily available on the market today.

Where can I purchase compatible grease?
Most any marine, hardware, automotive, and even most convenience stores, offer a compatible NLGI #2 EP lithium complex based high temperature wheel bearing grease in tube form.

 

[FunInDuhSun]

Re: What axle grease? 2006 Load Rite w/ superlube hubs

Dingbat, you're DA MAN!!!
Thanks for looking that up- you saved me an afternoon of work .
I love this place- SOMEBODY always has an answer!