its that time of year again...to pack or to ez lube

[scottraycraft]

about to get me jayco jayflight out of storage here in MI
first trip is memorial weekend...got her new and this will b third season

I haven't had to lube bearings yet...debating wether or not to have them packed with grease or use the ez lube option and just blast a few squirts in each hub and go lol

what do you do

[farnik78]

The proper way to use the easy lube involves more than “blast a few and go.”

[ALJO]

Read your axle manual how to do! You might save yourself some problems down the road.

[John7349]

Originally Posted by scottraycraft

about to get me jayco jayflight out of storage here in MI
first trip is memorial weekend...got her new and this will b third season

I haven't had to lube bearings yet...debating wether or not to have them packed with grease or use the ez lube option and just blast a few squirts in each hub and go lol

what do you do

This would be a good time to check the brakes and also re-pack the bearings. Could save trouble down the road...

[Subaru297]

Seeing as this is your 3rd season with the rig I would take the hubs apart and repack the bearings. After that you can use the EZ lube system.

When using the EZ lube system you are supposed to raise that wheel and rotate it while slowly injecting new grease or you can blow your seals out.

Cheers

[GrumpyDad]

Having dealt with the mess of blowing out the rear seals (and subsequently replacing four brakes that were heavily grease contaminated, I'm more leaning towards hand-repacking the bearings from now on. It's a hassle, but you shouldn't have to do it that often, probably once a year for most people, and it gives you a chance to inspect the brakes at the same time.

[UpNorthMGOBLUE]

I am on my third year also and have the wheel bearing, tires and breaks scheduled to be done. It was recommended by my dealer and they are so awesome I would not even think about not doing what they recommend.