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Post by freezerfiller on Feb 27, 2013 14:15:13 GMT -6
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Post by CaptWoody on Feb 27, 2013 20:21:14 GMT -6
That was me running the oil baths. This appears to be te exact same thing. Excellent price, not sure you can even buy bearings and seals for that price.
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Post by Simple Man on Feb 28, 2013 0:13:58 GMT -6
Who is this Wesco of which you speak and why can't I open their website from Africa? How long is the sale for? I was going to go into my hubs and repack them this spring anyway. Might be a good time to upgrade. $20 a wheel for hubs, seals, bearings and all!?! D@$n this janked up internet!!  |
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Post by T-Topless on Feb 28, 2013 4:06:59 GMT -6
Nice if you tow a lot. Bad if they leak ... great price. Simple ... Wesco is a top trailer maker (most galv trailers) ... and Tie-Down is a top trailer parts mfgr. Wesco may block foreign access (by IP) so people don't buy and expect to have them shipped to Africa. Doubt its that sophisticated, but I've considered it for our T-Tops - can't afford to ship huge boxes to Australia for example ... |
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Post by Juan on Feb 28, 2013 7:12:49 GMT -6
Who is this Wesco of which you speak and why can't I open their website from Africa? ( Now who's missing the bikini clad babes (and some sharp boats)   |
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Post by Simple Man on Feb 28, 2013 7:48:02 GMT -6
Thanks for the picture T-Topless. I can see that one! Looks like everything you need save the oil. Who is selling the kits for $20 each? Is that regular price or a limited time sale? Juan...  |
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Post by freezerfiller on Feb 28, 2013 21:04:30 GMT -6
Wesco is the manufacturer of galvanized and aluminum trailers. They are just north of Columbia, SC. They have pretty good prices on everything except the bikini clad women, but the oil bath hubs are on sale, and appear to be on the block of being discontinued once they run out of stock. I have nothing but the best to say about their customer service. Simple Man, if you want to get in touch with them, pm me your email address, and I'll call them tomorrow and let them know you arent a Nigerian scammer!!
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Post by Simple Man on Mar 1, 2013 6:47:25 GMT -6
They must read this forum and dropped their security because I can see it now! Anyway, I am no trailer expert. How can I be sure these will fit my spindles?
Edit: I put in a question to them on the website but if anybody has some info about this I would appreciate it. I'm gonna have to find out info on my trailer via my wife so ya'll know how smooth that transpires...
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Post by CaptWoody on Mar 1, 2013 8:48:49 GMT -6
Simpledude, they list the following specs for the bearing sizes:
Bearing Specifications
44649 - 1 1/16"
68149 - 1 3/8"
These are pretty standard sizes for most (but not all) spindles. Pull one of the hubs off and check your spindle diameters to see if this matches. If you carry an extra set of bearings and seals (always a good idea) you could just measure those and not have to remove a hub. Also be sure the bolt pattern fits your wheels/tires. Again this is a common size, but some trailers are different.
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Post by T-Topless on Mar 1, 2013 8:56:51 GMT -6
Maybe his wife/girlfriend can pull this hub off and measure it since hes in Africa. ;D These hubs won't last though - better buy quick if you want them! |
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Post by CaptWoody on Mar 1, 2013 10:38:30 GMT -6
Oh, I guess that could be an issue. They don't let you take boat trailers as carry on luggage. I agree, they will be sold out soon.
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Post by Simple Man on Mar 1, 2013 10:57:39 GMT -6
Well I want them if they will fit. If not they can sure sell them to someone else and my feelings will be fine. ;D Looks like I am S.O.L. on this deal if they sell em up quick... |
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Post by Simple Man on Mar 1, 2013 11:02:08 GMT -6
...If you carry an extra set of bearings and seals (always a good idea) .... Ha! I don't even have a spare for my trailer.  If I have a problem on the road, My plan is to pull the offending wheel/tire off and roll on. I can only have one problem per trip though! |
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Post by CaptWoody on Mar 1, 2013 11:24:08 GMT -6
That back up plan doesn't work to well on my single axle trailer -- can't get far on one wheel! Actually my backup plan is the $15 a year trailer towing option with my Boat US membership. However I did order one of these hubs as well. As of this morning they are still available, but I expect the will sell out quickly.
I had concerns about an oil bath hub but I'm not comfortable with it. I like that they run cool. I was afraid the inner seal could leak and I wouldn't notice it. However after disassemling one I noticed that due to the hub design it will hold about a half inch of oil before the oil level gets up high enough to even reach the seal, meaning it is not apt to leak dry. If the outer hub cover, which is clear plastic, were to get broken the oil would drain out but that is easily noticed since it is on the outside of the hub and very visible. I figure that with thousands of semi trailers running this style it couldn't be too bad, although I know a boat trailer is different than a semi trailer.
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Post by Juan on Mar 1, 2013 13:42:00 GMT -6
Nice if you tow a lot. Bad if they leak ... great price. ^ This.... if your boat sits up for extended periods of time....(ie: during winter months or extended trips to Africa) probably best to stay with grease. |
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Post by CaptWoody on Mar 1, 2013 14:05:27 GMT -6
Do be aware these are the heavy duty hubs, rated for 1750 lbs. Smaller ones for trailers often rate 1250 or 1350 lbs, so be sure these are the correct size before ordering.
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Post by T-Topless on Mar 1, 2013 14:58:29 GMT -6
Woody - Did you have problems with your leaking at one time? Or were you just considering converting them to grease?
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Post by CaptWoody on Mar 1, 2013 15:17:56 GMT -6
I had one seal fail and let water get in, but haven't had one leak the oil out of it. I replaced the seal and it hasn't had a water intrusion since then (nor has it leaked any oil out of it). When I had it disassembled is when I studied the way it is made and how it holds in oil that is below the level of inner seal. My trailer came with the oil bath hubs.
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Post by T-Topless on Mar 1, 2013 15:26:00 GMT -6
Guess I should measure mine. Just put anew torsion axles, hubs, wheel sand tires on her ... but tow to FL more all the time - 500+ miles each way.
Woody - how do you measure precisely again?
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Post by CaptWoody on Mar 1, 2013 20:23:51 GMT -6
Those measurements are the diameter of the spindle where the oil seals rub. You should remove a hub and measure the spindle or, if you have a spare set of bearings for it, measure the diameter of the opening in the bearing. The bearings usually have a part number on them and you can most likely google that number and get the size from it as well. The hub on sale is 1 3/8 inside and 1 1/16 outer diameter.
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