trailer hubs
Submitted: Monday, Mar 30, 2009 at 21:16
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I am trying to establish what hubs I have on my trailer so I can buy some bearings, but even after searching, I am yet to find a definitive way to tell.
I have learnt from hours of trolling various archives and websites that they are either holden or ford hubs.
Great, but which?
Every site or bit of advice I have been given seems to conflict or just be downright ridiculous.
Is there a definitive way to tell.
Just as a start it is a camper trailer with 6 studs and what appear to be the standard steel rims on a Nissan patrol.
Just to "wave a rag at a bull" - they have Cooper St's fitted.
(I run BFG's - its just what the trailer mob put on for me)
Seriously though if anyone can offer some constructive advise please let me know.
Reply By: ants_oz - Tuesday, Mar 31, 2009 at 07:47
Tuesday, Mar 31, 2009 at 07:47
Being 6 stud, they will likely be ford bearings - holden bearings in 6 stud hubs are uncommon at best.
Easiest way to determine is what has already been suggested - remove the axle cap, castelated nut, plit pin and washer. Wipe the facing surface of the outer bearing and there will be a code stamped on it. That code is unique to the style of bearing.
And DEFINITELY buy decent bearings. They are cheap insurance.
When I was in the marine industry I would see people go to great lengths to try and remove the need for bearing maintenance. Nothing beats stripping and repacking the bearings and hubs once a year.
Oh, and bearing buddies are your worst enemy :-)
Anthony
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