How to Replace a Trailer Hub Quick and Easy

[@paulkhoury3160]

Nice to see I'm not the only one who does mechanical work wearing flip flops. Proof we live in the South.

[@southernsalt]

😂 yessir

[@paulkhoury3160]

@@southernsalt In fact, I finished this job on my trailer last night wearing flip flops. Thank you for a good video!

[@gunnarj6630]

Lol facts.

[@ChrisG9978]

Thanks for posting! Great step by step video. Pro tip - When reinstalling the castle nut, it's better to tighten the nut firmly with channel locks...this seats the bearings properly inside the hub. Then back the nut back out and hand tighten to where there's no play in the hub.

[@williamfry6087]

I never thought about buying a new hub, I always thought I had to replace the bearings and seals. Thanks for the reality check

[@southernsalt]

Good deal! Glad it helped

[@marcz239]

I'm converting from 4 lug to 5 lug hub today, figured I'd re assimilate myself with the configuration of trailer hubs, thanks for the short, quality video

[@southernsalt]

Thank you!!

[@akaCamo]

Thanks for posting. Somehow I didn't know or think you could just get a whole new hub. A few years ago I replaced the bearings in my trailer hubs which was a lot of work and I needed to buy special tools (brass punches and grease packers etc) not including the bearings and then figure out how to do it and hope I did it correctly. This is a much better option for a non mechanic and I now will be purchasing a spare trailer hub to carry with me when towing the trailer for the same reason I carry a spare tire "just in case".

[@elcubano965]

Northern Tools sells complete hub assemblies for about $179. I decided to go that route because my racers were toast and I was sure my existing hub was probably damaged from all the crazy wobbling

[@TopMetalWork]

It's great to see our hub in this video. If you see the logo with TMW, that's ours. We supplied Dexter, Rockwell, Tie Down and many others. A manufacturer is here.

[@southernsalt]

🙌

[@AMZHomeImprovementLLC]

I need to replace a hub on a Triton LT PWC trailer, how can I tell which hub assembly I need?

[@TheRjb1987]

Thank you for showing me what I was missing I've watched your video multiple times I appreciate you going step by step thank you

[@southernsalt]

Thank you!!

[@yanglu8838]

Dude, I didn't know it was that simple. I will have to give it a try. I'm mean, before watching your video, I had a blown tire on my trailer, and the whole thing was jacked up. Needless to say, I had to call a tow truck to come get it. I was pissed off because I was about 3-4 miles away from my school to do an event. Thanks again!

[@MrGreeklion]

20 ton jack for a kayak trailer... love it! Thanks for the video, I need to do a couple axles.

[@bradmcclendon4597]

Nice step by step summary! Thank you for the detailed video!

[@southernsalt]

Thank you!

[@bradmcclendon4597]

@@southernsalt I finally had time to replace my "faulty" trailer hub. The hardest part was getting the old cotter pin out :) Your instructions are spot on, and my new hub is in place. Thank you sir!!

[@JeremyMPearce]

Great video! You covered everything and didn’t waste any time! Thank you man!

[@southernsalt]

Thanks man I appreciate it!!

[@mackjenkins7721]

Brother that was awesome to watch. There are some people that don't know how to do that. That's a good reminder I need to go check the kayak trailer Wheels since I have plenty of time now. Kayak camping trip got cancelled because of this big East Coast storm. 50 mile an hour winds & heavy rains & floods all day cancel the trip. I was really looking forward to this trip. My Adopted son Paul was going with us & this was going to be his first kayak camping trip for him. Again good video brother. Hope you and your family have a good weekend.

[@southernsalt]

Yeah man that storm was pretty bad when it came through here. Y’all be safe.

[@reececanode]

Awesome! I’m starting mine right now. I found a pair to replace both my hubs for $60 on Amazon. Not bad

[@rodmakermagazine7117]

Castle nut should be tightened a good bit while rotating the hub. This seats the bearings. Then back off the nut and adjust lightly by hand. Seating the bearings is a very important part of the process. It takes about 30 to 40 foot pounds of torque to get them seated.

[@zeropoint546]

100% right.

[@jeffreyharley1480]

Also, you should have bent the end of the cotter pin over the top of the castle nut.

[@jamesmetcalfe8788]

Where is the jack stand. Goodby footsie.

[@luissonoma6255]

Got on here to ask something similar.

[@DonavansMobileDetailing]

@@jamesmetcalfe8788it’s hooked up to the truck

[@periodpop]

great video. simple and to the point. replacing mine very soon now!

[@southernsalt]

🙌

[@WaliWali-mv4zq]

Thank you man this is exactly what I needed to learn. You saved me some time and money. Awesome

[@southernsalt]

Awesome, glad it helped!!

[@stompylee]

Nice walkthrough and convinced me to do it vs taking it to a shop.

[@southernsalt]

Awesome glad this helped

[@minniegregonis2246]

Thank you Sir! My hubby complains hard with any maintenance on the boat or the trailer. This was a huge help. Taking it to the boat mechanic for new hubs would be robbery.

[@southernsalt]

🙌

[@BrianMagnafici-mw5xh]

Just wondering if the spindle is bad or wore out is that fixable? Thanks let us know 1🤔🤔🤔🫡🏴‍☠️🙏💚😮🇺🇸🧐✌️

[@stevesantagati2264]

Love this video for so many reasons: 1. it's 2 years old and your fingers should just about be clean. 2. you do things like I do > no nonsense< and 3. using basic tools. (except the one to take off the tire). How often would you say they need changing? thank you again

[@swanny60]

Thanks!

[@southernsalt]

Thank you!!!

[@mikewalker4134]

Good video on hub replacement. I have been doing axle repairs and maintenance for 40 plus years. The dust cap with the rubber insert will leak. I install buddy bearings with 19B covers.

[@southernsalt]

Thanks for the information!

[@ozelot250]

Buddy bearings rubber covers also leak

[@JonDunnmusician]

Well explained; and nice tool looks like a cordless impact driver

[@FishingwithCristina]

Thank you so much for this video. It's very helpful I just recently bought a trailer. The tires are messed up and so is the hub, I kept on looking online where I could find a good video. that would show how to remove Once again thank you so much

[@southernsalt]

🙌 awesome, I’m glad it helped!!

[@johnjacobjinglehimerschmid3555]

Finally, been looking and looking and looking for the answer. I bought a Harbor Freight video and one of the points is to repack the bearings. But all of the videos nobody showed nor stated about greasing the hub after you put it on. Heck I've even asked a few mechanics hey when I put this hub back on do I need to add more grease and I'd been getting blank stares back. I've been sitting on the damn trailer in my garage since July trying to find "HUB" bearing greasing something actually talked about needing to continue greasing said hub after installation. I hate when I have a feeling that something is missing and you sure enough something was. Or maybe I just found an answer that is convenient to my thoughts. Thanks

[@johnjacobjinglehimerschmid3555]

Definitely, going to need a full size grease gun. Now I'm wishing I'd bought a powered one.

[@rosskilpatrick934]

Yes a great easy to follow video. Well done .

[@southernsalt]

Thanks!!

[@kleetus88]

fantastic content, thank you so much for taking video of this process for us.

[@southernsalt]

Thank you!!

[@KenCade-e7k]

Thanks for posting this great video! Swapping out my hub doesn't seem so overwhelming now! Cheers mate!

[@southernsalt]

🙌

[@FIOLEKTAX]

Thanks, dude. This is exactly what I needed.

[@southernsalt]

🙌

[@bobbyh177]

What hub did you end up going with? Brand? Great video man!

[@carlosjuarez6368]

I got a problem with my utility trailer one wheel is sideways but the axle it not bent but the tire does not wiggle to the side what do you recommend to try?

[@floridazefishingcharters]

Is there a link to the assembly that’s already packed?

[@larrystolzman9337]

Basic question: how do you know what to order for the replacement hubs? Thanks in advance for your help.

[@southernsalt]

I bring my old hub in with me when I buy new ones to make sure it’s a match.

[@larrystolzman9337]

@@southernsalt Thanks

[@Mad-i134]

Looking for an impact drill. What do you have?

[@trustme7731]

Always a good idea to sit on the floor with your legs under the trailer. No wheel chocks, no jack stand.

[@hammbannana1038]

Man didn't even put up a dang cinderblock

[@kelbypool4739]

Right, he could have been killed with that 20lbs of distributed weight stuck on his leg if it fell

[@joelaszlo4725]

good video and info on the install sir....i need to do the same here soon on my trailer,may i ask what price range was the new hub you got and where is a good place to get one.I will probably have to do both wheels as my trailer is kind of old,so it needs maintance very soon.. thanks god bless.

[@southernsalt]

I get them from Northern Tool and it typically is around $55 a hub.

[@MrNoneURBusiness]

What's the part number for the pre-greased hub? Thanks

[@matthewsalvador9783]

Where would I find a hub assembly for trailer ? First time owning and replacing a hub on trailer. Good video thank you and I will subscribe

[@southernsalt]

Northern Tools has them.

[@matthewsalvador9783]

@@southernsalt I’ve never heard of that place. I’m from northwest Arkansas. I’ll google that Thanks for the suggestion.

[@matstanley9635]

Tractor Supply has trailer hub assemblies for sale

[@matthewsalvador9783]

@@matstanley9635 yes thank you. I found them like a month ago… lol it’s a slow process but my trailer is coming together nicely… definitely worth the 55”tv trade and 400$

[@williamhunter1959]

Nice video!! What size spindle is on your axle and is your hub assembly rated for 2000 or 3500 pounds?

[@jaxsynfada2175]

What diameter is your spindle (Shaft) I need to fix my hub assembly and I’m trying to order the right parts

[@jasoncaylor2811]

Do you know how to replace the whole spindle?

[@kevinmetcalf6371]

How do I order the correct hub for my trailer ? And where are they purchased ?

[@1390BigMike]

I have same question?

[@SilentWatcher594]

Good informative video...but please use a jack stand.

[@carlosumana5804]

Hello great video can I buy that exact hub on Amazon or where can I buy at please provide information Thanks.

[@southernsalt]

I get mine from Northern Tools

[@Fishboy68]

Thank you, is that a good place to put the jack? I thought it could cause the axle to bend?

[@PalmerRidgeRoadRescue-wt7zy]

Yes, he placed it right under the leaf spring. So there’s no torsion on the axle because the jack is lifting right where the weight of the load is sitting on the axle.

[@johnharrison712]

Would've been great to put the part number or the link you bought this one from.

[@lastking2114]

Any idea where I can get the seal and the cover that your were hammering off while rotating?

[@lastking2114]

Somewhere in central California also where’d you get that wheel hub assembly lol

[@southernsalt]

I get everything from northern tool

[@StartVisit]

I lost whole cap assembly, also would need to order these

[@mikehenry9044]

You need to rotate the hub assembly while adding grease to keep from blowing the rear seal out

[@patrickcotter945]

Awesome video, what size tires is that set up?

[@user-cc9nc5mr6p]

Terrific job. The only thing I'd point out is that you spent so much time pumping the jack before it reached the axle. I'm thinking that you aren't aware there is a screw end and you unscrew the round part to just about meet the axle before you start pumping it. This way it's taking the load by the 2nd or 3rd pump.

[@StartVisit]

could you please clarify location of the screw, is it at the trailer side?

[@user-cc9nc5mr6p]

The screw I'm talking about is inside the piston which raises when you pump the jack. You can unscrew it a couple of inches to be just under your lift point. In the video the piston was maybe 2 inches below the trailer, it was put into fast forward, but it appeared to be 20 or so pumps just to make contact before it would even start lifting. By extending the piston with the screw it would have been lifting by the 3rd pump.

[@StartVisit]

@@user-cc9nc5mr6p got it, thanks. do you think i can use factory suv car jack to replace boat trailer hub?

[@armyfazer1410]

I was thinking the same thing as he kept pumping away. And it would have been nice to see a jack stand. Just in case...

[@brianbarringer7486]

How do you determine which exact hub assembly fits a particular trailer?

[@southernsalt]

Bolt pattern and measurement of hub.

[@jaxon112]

What stores sell hub assembly

[@southernsalt]

Northern Tool is where I get mine

[@davidrynning8211]

Trailer Parts Superstore and eTrailer have everything needed online, plus excellent phone advice and videos. The online source I used easily set me up with a new axle and compatible hub assemblies for my older small boat trailer, which had an obsolete axle size. I also replaced the springs, so after wiring and winch it's a "new" trailer.

[@branoMTB]

Could you share the hub product, link/name?

[@davidgonzales9591]

I know Bro but I wouldn't take those lugs off stuff completely like that then jack it up because if the tire shifts under the weight, you could end up with broken studs or worse bent studs or even worse yet the tire falls or POPS out to a knee bar or on your or someone's hand or foot to cause a sprain. Best to just crack those open on a Sure Town Loose but still close to the edge then lift those things up Man. Instead of hitting the hub with a hammer even lightly will dent up the metal, just use a thin Flat Head screw driver at the seam... Cheers !

[@dougbell512]

Where did you buy your prepacked hub?

[@southernsalt]

Northern Tool

[@lvsaltwater]

Where you buy that hub assembly at ?

[@southernsalt]

I got it from Yellow Hammer Kayaks which is where I purchased the trailer.

[@Moneymaking443]

Are there some trailers that don't have a collar pin?

[@southernsalt]

Not that I’m aware of. The cotter pin keeps the castle nut from backing off

[@pjfan173]

Step One - put on rubber gloves 😂 Great video and thanks for posting it.

[@oldandintheway9805]

It's a good idea (each time before going out with the boat) to lift each side of the axle and spin the tire. If it gives a roaring sound, replace the hub or bearings immediately. Don't take it out on the road or you well may end up with a several hundred dollar bill for towing. It's easy to do.

[@southernsalt]

It may be a good idea but I can guarantee you no one does that. Just grease them once a month and check them for wore out bearings

[@a1seniorcareadvisors728]

How do you find out what hub to order?

[@southernsalt]

The easiest way to make sure you get the right one is to either reach out to the manufacturer and get your hub specs or pull the bad hub off first and take it with you to the parts store.

[@Bigcas2000]

Thanks for sharing. This video help me out.

[@wutupbuk7502]

Simple easy to the point great job

[@southernsalt]

Thank you!!

[@runwayray]

Clear and to the point! Excellent

[@southernsalt]

Thank you!

[@davidplathe]

Agreed.. the hub is the way to go over packing bearings

[@southernsalt]

Definitely

[@gregesqueda738]

where did you buy your hub at?

[@southernsalt]

Northern tool.

[@jamesbosarge6837]

Great video man. I don't even need to watch.

[@southernsalt]

Thanks.

[@bayoubanditcharters]

Great job brother! Thanks for the shout out, lol!

[@tommy74ism]

Excellent vid. Got right to it.

[@southernsalt]

Yessir, thanks!

[@jboat571x9]

Also save your old hub. Stick it in your truck if you’re traveling somewhere with the boat and you’ll have a spare if a hub goes bad on the road.

[@moblack5883]

Need to check my trailer. Its a little over a year old. Probably needs some grease added too.

[@southernsalt]

Definitely, I add grease every quarter

[@trustme7731]

Bearing Buddies are a joke,like the video and your skills.

[@rabbidmonkey7237]

Thank you u helped me a lot

[@southernsalt]

🙌

[@tommyrq180]

Take it out for a drive, jack it back up and check it again. Good chance it will require tightening since you didn’t torque down the castle nut before backing off and hand-tightening. NBD. Just check it again after a quick drive and you’ll be OK. 😊

[@jorgeizamora776]

awesome video my brother

[@southernsalt]

Thank you

[@TheSkymtb]

Good job, definitely a job for rubber gloves.

[@southernsalt]

Lol yes it is.

[@rwjustrick]

Where to get trailer hubs

[@southernsalt]

I get mine from northern tool.

[@joeyfitzpatrickfishing]

Appreciate the video man!

[@patrickcotter945]

I have play from the new hubs but not the old ones, can’t figure it out

[@southernsalt]

Make sure hub is all the on and castle but is tightened down all the way and slightly backed off. How much play?

[@chadbishop7506]

Tapperd hub on a straight spindle

[@klatuveradanikto]

Always replace the cotter pin with a new one.

[@annetteo2718]

Great video, thank you!!

[@southernsalt]

Thank you!

[@michaellifefacts7869]

Where did you get the part?

[@southernsalt]

A local dealer had them but northwest tool also has them.

[@lewisfarms8201]

Great video thanks

[@Piero-ke5eq]

The hub you took off looked ok

[@southernsalt]

It wasn’t

[@souljahtite17]

Thank you .... GREAT VIDEO!!!

[@southernsalt]

Thank you!!

[@charliegregg9447]

Nice video !

[@southernsalt]

Thank you

[@chefblair63]

Thanks for sharing.

[@southernsalt]

Thank you!

[@vanadis139]

great job

[@southernsalt]

Thanks!

[@rickylove619]

Dam man that’s super simple. So buy the prepackaged

[@southernsalt]

🙌

[@ericstoner8635]

First, never re-use a cotter pin on a trailer. The hub dust covers should also be replaced while you’re there. Cheap insurance. There’s no need to fill that hub with so much grease. The hub came pre-greased/packed. Grease zerks for hubs are a waste because you don’t know how much you’re putting in. Lastly, clean the castle nut and washer of the old used up grease before replacing it so you don’t contaminate the new grease.

[@southernsalt]

🤦‍♂️

[@ericstoner8635]

@@southernsalt problem with anything I said?

[@ArtHamley-p3o]

Nice! Thanks

[@chefblair63]

My new hubs came with dust caps. I wouldn’t reuse the old ones. You can buy them for $10 a set

[@activeseasons]

Good job.

[@DOOBERtv]

Thank you sir!

[@dawitt53]

Chock the opposing tire next time! You're lucky it didn't roll around and fall off the jack

[@southernsalt]

It was hooked to my vehicle lol

[@timr86868]

@@southernsalt invisible vehicle 3:10

[@slabslayer258]

Wow he never tightened the castle nut and seated the new bearings and races . That’s a no no .

[@southernsalt]

🤦‍♂️

[@southernsalt]

You know nothing and it shows

[@slabslayer258]

@@southernsalt your right . lol . The bearings and races are seated in that hub assembly . But you need to tighten that castle nut some to seat them on that spindle shaft . Then back nut back off and tighten it up just snug to get cotter pin in . Hell I’m wrong though so what does it matter

[@dalewells9491]

Yeah way ro go man , do you recommend putting grease all over the drive way as well , ha ha nice

[@WhiteWidowHerb]

Why wouldn’t you use marine grease on a water trailer smh 🤦‍♂️

[@southernsalt]

It’s apparent that you don’t pay attention to anything lol

[@Dlipscombva1]

You still need to preload you bearings

[@southernsalt]

🤦‍♂️ what are you talking about. The only thing you need to do is exactly what I did here. I’ve done it this way for years and not a single issue

[@ItsMe-by4fs]

excellent