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Old 09-28-2012, 09:18 AM   #41
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I now realize that I must have spent way to much time debating this topic. I am quite willing to admit that you are quite correct in everything you have posted and I suggest that members disregard my posts. So sorry to have offended you. Please take this as the end of this debate
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It sounds as though I have offended you, and, if so, I apologize. My last posts were not directed toward you, but were in response to a post by bakken. I agree that we have ventured outside the original intent and agree to a truce. No hard feelings, I hope.
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Old 09-28-2012, 09:26 AM   #42
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I did the same thing when i did mine. It's amazing how sharp that lip really is.
I did the same also! Every time I walk by TT I look at tire and cringe! That HURT SO BAD! Sharp little suckers!
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Old 09-28-2012, 09:31 AM   #43
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They took a full tube to fill the 4 hubs the first time.
I used a whole tube as well, that is a lot of grease... My hand got some good exercise squeezing that gun.

Taken out of context that may sound R-rated...
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Old 09-28-2012, 10:19 AM   #44
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Ok so I'm telling my self never wait agan. On the way back home (Chicago) with my 2011 5th wheel Flagstaff, I blew the center cap out on the left rear hubcap. After reviewing the procedures and before disassembling, additional inspection revealed the metal dust boot is gone and a rubber boot? Yes thiers black grease all over the chrome wheel and maybe enough in the hub. It looks like (hopefully) a bearing or two, and additional accessories. I'm beating myself because I leave for Phoenix next month (Full timer) and was planning on a complete shakedown maintenance. I had been told the greased hubs were good for 3-5 years. NOT SO!!! And it is so easy to grease these hubs too... :-(
Donanddona, Talk about a thread getting off base, this one. I hope that you did get a hold of AL-KO the manufacturer of the axles on your unit. It should have been under warranty . Your Flagstaff is the same as my Rockwood, Your pictures are the same as installed on mine. Check my first post I left the number for you to call. Your axles are warranty for 2 years full parts and labor and a additional 3 years for some parts. Check the back of the book under Warranty I think page #42,
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Old 09-28-2012, 10:47 AM   #45
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I also have nothing but good things to say about Al-Ko's customer service.
An email to them resulted in 4 free rubber dust caps to replace my prematurely cracked ones that were leaking grease.
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Old 09-28-2012, 01:53 PM   #46
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I did notice that Al-Ko axle seemed to be cheaper than Dexter when looking up pricing. I suppose Dexter produces a better axle?
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Old 09-28-2012, 02:46 PM   #47
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A big 10/4 on the minimum grease from the factory. I once read a thread on the amount of grease the hubs took when greasing the easy way, and, yes it's true. I used 2/3 of a tube on each hub and two rolls of paper towels before I was through with all four hubs. I could not believe the black mud that was comming out. Don't think about it just use the easy way today!!!! I was lucky, very very lucky!! Pay mre know or pay me later.....
the grease u r installing. is it the proper grease? i'm thinking the drop temp has to be 450 F or greater. (wheel bearing grease). the common off the shelf grease doesn't meet the spec and will turn to a liquid.

I can't tell by looking at what is coming out but it doesn't look like the lighter grease. this didn't cause ur problem but it may create one in the future.
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I'd like to grease the bearings myself, never done it. I know my trailer has zerk fittings. I'd need to buy a grease gun with the right zerk fitting, right? Are they all the same size? Just trying to find out what I would need to do the job.
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I'd like to grease the bearings myself, never done it. I know my trailer has zerk fittings. I'd need to buy a grease gun with the right zerk fitting, right? Are they all the same size? Just trying to find out what I would need to do the job.
You have to meet the spec. on the grease, it in your book that came with the trailer. I step it up on mine, I bought tractor grease at 500 deg. temp. I bought it at Napa in a green tube. All zerk fitting are the same size for the the gun.
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