Boat Trailer Wheel Bearing Replacement

Regular trailer repair is what it takes to keep from being stranded on the road.

[@bobst-laurent7720]

Thanks for the tip on homemade tool. I had your video while replacing the wheel bearings

[@477raptor]

Probably the best bearing replacement video I've seen. Thanks for being so straightforward. great job on your editing and moving things along

[@SRadigFishing]

Thanks for the kind comments.

[@Bbbbbvggtttttfcdeeww]

Ya actually it’s really good

[@jean-claudecouture5041]

I’ve been watching about 15 videos and noticed that you are the best of them all Tanks for the good information.❤

[@SRadigFishing]

Thanks for the kind words. Hope it helped you.

[@bradherring4698]

Great tip on cutting the old race to use as a tool for driving the new one. Thank you.

[@DP-xx5qb]

You my friend have the best Boat Trailer Wheel Bearing Replacement video over all. It step by step, complete with how to and why plus tricks to make removal/reinstall easier.

[@SRadigFishing]

Thanks. Sure hope this helps the DIY guy.

[@pikepowers5287]

Thanks excellent video for first timers like Me! An old girl! Others don't show close ups as well or cleaning spindle.

[@jameswilson2024]

This is the most thorough video regarding bearing replacement online! Thanks

[@claydonrichardson4298]

nice video straight to the point and helpful tips. my spindle has a tiny bit of surface rust so il use the emery cloth and then buff it. you sir have earned another subscriber

[@dennisbotelho4166]

Anybody posting videos on KZbin should watch this video. Take notes people he doesn’t bore you to death with telling you what he is going to do or how he is going to do it. Excellent video. I’ve done bearings once before years ago. I will do them again with much more confidence in what I’m doing. Thank you.

[@TimeToEatTheBait]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@howardharmon3451]

My man.. that’s probably the best instructional video on this topic.. great job.

[@SRadigFishing]

Thanks

[@tonymayer4372]

Great vid! Short, sweet, & no nonsense. Love the tip of cutting the old race & using it to seat the new ones.

[@brandonGCHACHU]

Thanks! I must watched 10 videos on bearing service and they never show how much grease, if any to pack into the actual hub itself. You showed us. Amen

[@matthewbrundage2582]

Man, that was perfect ,I’m doing mine for the first time and you made it easy. Thanks a lot I appreciate you posting this.

[@JP-fx4ki]

Thank you, taking the time to explain this is so valuable to me! I truly appreciate you.

[@JC-zv5ej]

One of the most useful videos I've looked at. Using the old bearing race/cup a massive help in changing out my bearings. A big thankyou from the UK

[@johnmitchell8206]

GOOD JOB = GOOD INSTRUCTION= THANKS MY AMERICAN BROTHER!!! MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!!!

[@vr6isfaster]

Thank you for making this. Very clear and easy to follow.

[@matthewc7924]

Wanting to do the wheel bearings on my boat trailer for the first time. Watched several how to videos including from auto parts stores and your video was the best and most informative, particularly with the handy hint on using the old bearings race! Thanks from the Real South……Australia!

[@SRadigFishing]

Thanks from the real South Louisiana!

[@Walt1119]

Good video, great advice, never want to be broke down on the road!!!!

[@jesseplz]

Appreciate somebody on this topic without an Aussie accent yessah!

[@dcook3003]

Using a cut race as a jig was brilliant! thanks for the tip.

[@justinwright7886]

Absolutely perfect how to video man. Thank you!

[@motomagic1222]

Best how to video out there for wheel bearings cheers mate

[@diastoleny]

Great explanation! Gonna do my little boat trailer tomorrow. Thanks.

[@SRadigFishing]

You will be glad you did. I saw several boats trying to get out from the hurricane this week on the side of the road with bearing and axle problems. Man you talk about stress!

[@jasef6793]

Many thanks matey, excellent video.

[@rodchurchill5576]

Kind of late . But Thank you , cutting the old race and using it to drive in the new is awesome idea . used it today

[@SRadigFishing]

Can't say that trick is mine but it made me think of all the bearings I changed over the years without something that simple!

[@alanjones8358]

Nice and precise video.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@freeagentangler5159]

Very informative video. Thank you sir!

[@kartpilot63]

Great Video & Thank You!

[@fishingfrenzy259]

Great video.👍

[@ernestjordan7056]

Great video Sir!!!!

[@ZebulonJakub]

Super helpful. Thank you

[@vrods4lifenewzealand417]

Awesome video will do this too myn clear instructions cheers m8

[@RiggedPFA]

Some good info for sure 👍👍

[@pauls4294]

Great video... THANKS !!!

[@mattrdfsh2196]

Perfect video. Thank you

[@llama7206]

best video out there. why isnt this at the top

[@joshparry2867]

Great video ❤

[@josephxtyre0487]

Thanks for that cutting the race tip. That's equal to a $29.95 tool.

[@ericaguilar6388]

Great video!!

[@billbaber6653]

Thank never seen that done, and I’m old.

[@TimeToEatTheBait]

I'd like to say it was my idea but I copied from somebody else!

[@nedcarter6553]

Great tip on the race's cuz!!

[@daviddaigrepont9485]

Excellent video

[@shaneblitch9847]

What a great video. Thank you. I followed your steps and it went together without a hitch. What size tire are those on the trailer. I'm looking to increase the size of my 15" tire. I have a very similar trailer that I use for canoes. Thanks again.

[@SRadigFishing]

These are 12 inch tires. I was worried about them on my keys trip but didn't have any problems.

[@jmcelroy8637]

Always good to check bearing when traveling. I pull over and feel the hubs for heat on long trips. Have Phun and be safe. 🎆 Happy 4th.

[@liveandletlive2894]

Happy 4th

[@Peaceonthewater]

Fantastic!

[@thungarisnaughty]

Thanks for the video

[@manny4491]

Great Job! You made a job that is a pain seem easy!

[@moncorp1]

I like to clean the spindle and hub out with brake cleaner. He used gas on a rag at least, but you don't get the blasting action like you do using a spray cleaner, especially after you've sanded and used scotchbrite. You want all those little sand and scotchbrite particles out of there that you won't get with just using a rag.

[@qscwdvefb60]

best vid ive seen

[@marcelstan6340]

tks for the tip

[@dtrain1476]

Do you use the Bear Buddy Bra’s on your bearings to protect grease from flying everywhere? Plus the Bra’s keeps the Salt Water from rusting your Grease Fitting. Awesome video and thanks for sharing!!!

[@SRadigFishing]

Yes I do have the rubber caps ( If that is what a bear buddy bra is) on both my boat trailers.

[@John_D2]

The trailer bearing master.^^^

[@benjaminsipos521]

Thanks

[@WillemLuntungan]

Thanks 🙏 thanks

[@victoroneschuck4139]

Hey great video. Can I reuse the seals if my bearings are good and just need grease?

[@SRadigFishing]

Yes if you can get them out without damage.

[@victoroneschuck4139]

Great. Thanks for the info.

[@michalp2362]

Nice video! I definitely wanna replace bearings on new to me 1973 small boat trailer. Are they all universal?

[@SRadigFishing]

Most small boats are 1 inch axle size but I would pull a hub and measure just to be sure.

[@michalp2362]

@@SRadigFishing sounds great. Thank you.

[@nicoleundermr]

How do you know how far down to put the races? Will it stop at a certain point? Girl asking. Going to attempt this

[@SRadigFishing]

The hubs have a machined lip for the race position. You will be able to tell when the race is against it by how the hammer responds, it will feel different once against the lip and also by the sound.

[@NJ-sk2gr]

Never have problems with grease leaking past the rear seal on the axle? Im having that problem. When adding grease or using the trailer some grease leaks past the rubber seal on the axle. Tried adjusting the castle nut tighter for a better seal but didn’t help. Its a pretty straightforward procedure so im wondering how its so finicky. Don’t want to keep changing seals when the issue might just be the nut adjustment

[@TimeToEatTheBait]

The nut mainly just adjusts for the preload on the bearings, Seems like more of a seal quality issue.

[@talktolee]

when putting in the race, does it only go in one way / direction? or is the direction they face universal?

[@TimeToEatTheBait]

They only go in one way, the cone should face the the bearing. You can see the set up before you remove the old race.

[@happygear]

Can use any marine greas for the bearings?

[@SRadigFishing]

I use just regular wheel bearing grease but a marine grade would be better.

[@philippeppers1633]

Is it a issue if you nick the inside while removing race?

[@TimeToEatTheBait]

No not at all, the new bearing race is the part to protect.

[@ktee5998]

How to get the right side bearing for the trailer?

[@SRadigFishing]

Not sure exactly what your question is, Bearing kits have both inner and outer bearing and races with seals and both trailer sides are the same.

[@DaveNorthWest]

You know you can hit the hub with a torch getting it is hot as you can then the races should just drop in super smooth

[@SRadigFishing]

Thanks for the tip, will try.

[@joel19604]

@@SRadigFishing It may help to put the race in the freezer overnight also.

[@nedcarter6553]

If u don't put rubber caps on your buddy bearings first time u back in water your bearings are full of water, been there done that !!

[@Hahehhwgajshah72726..]

Always use double liped marine seals with stainless ring.That seal you used is for non marine applications.

[@SRadigFishing]

Going to have to look for the seal you stated locally. Thanks for the tip. Will update the video when I find them.

[@lagunalegendfishing9014]

What size is the washer ?

[@SRadigFishing]

I just reused the one that was in place. It would be different sized depending on the axle size.

[@Vera-xu3xw]

Put the race in the freezer and heat up your hub that race will slide right in. Nice video, thanks

[@SRadigFishing]

I will try that technique also, I have three boat trailers and sure one will need bearings soon. Thanks.

[@robg3284]

if you kept your bearing buddies full of grease that would never have happened, bearing buddy had no grease what so ever. i grease mine before and after launching every time

[@PainterD54]

The Bearing Buddys were invented so you shouldn't have to do this. If installed and greased periodically, the bearings should last for many, many years without any problems.

[@jaylauve7055]

Steve, it’s Jay if you still have my # call me please.

[@robg3284]

clearly you have no idea what bearing buddies are for