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Re: Wheel bearings

Postby Rofomoto » Wed Sep 25, 2019 10:11 am

Thanx Dave and Peter
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Re: Wheel bearings

Postby WaiexN143NM » Thu Sep 26, 2019 1:18 am

hi billy, david, all,
yes i was referring to the standard smaller tires. 50psi.
good to know info david for people using larger tires.

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Re: Wheel bearings

Postby pfhoeycfi » Tue Mar 31, 2020 12:22 pm

Seems simple until you look at all of the choices so.... wondering what type/brand grease builders are packing their wheel bearings with.

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Re: Wheel bearings

Postby Sonex1517 » Tue Mar 31, 2020 6:23 pm

I use boat trailer grease. It’s green gooey stuff that repels water quite nicely.

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Re: Wheel bearings

Postby Bryan Cotton » Tue Mar 31, 2020 7:41 pm

I used the stuff I bought for my '67 Jeepster Commando about 20 years ago.
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