Ez-lube Axles

[sideout1961]

Well greased the axles for the first time today. All went as advertised new grease in old grease came out. As Herk had warned in another thread watch out for the zerk fittings. Two of mine were just laying inside when I took the rubber seal out. One question I have though is what's the easiest way to get the grease gun off the zerk fitting. I don't know if it's because I have a new gun but I had a heck of a time pulling it off the fitting.

[wyo700]

Usually by just tilting the grease gun one way or the other it comes off. At least mine does. Trying to pull straight doesn't work so well.

[sideout1961]

Originally Posted by wyo700

Usually by just tilting the grease gun one way or the other it comes off. At least mine does. Trying to pull straight doesn't work so well.

You got that right! It definitely won't come off pulling straight out.

[MC9]

Quite often the end has an adjustment.

[sideout1961]

Just watched a video and the mechanic said to just tilt it at an angle and twist and it worked every time he did it. I'll have tomtrynit next time.

[denandra2]

What type and brand grease did you use for your axles?

[sideout1961]

Originally Posted by denandra2

What type and brand grease did you use for your axles?

http://www.harborfreight.com/grease-...rip-66664.html

[melk-man]

Originally Posted by sideout1961

Grease Gun with Pistol Grip

denandra2 asked what brand grease did ya use ...

[jevanb]

I grease mine with mobile 5 which is what we use in our acft wheel bearings, if it is good for them It ought to hold up to my demands. because I dont sit in -40 for hrs then heat up to 300plus in seconds

[BarryD0706]

Dexter has a list of approved greases. I suspect that isn't on it!

[sideout1961]

Originally Posted by melk-man

denandra2 asked what brand grease did ya use ...

Lucas Red "N" Tacky. Sorry about that mixup

[racerx]

Originally Posted by sideout1961

Well greased the axles for the first time today. All went as advertised new grease in old grease came out. As Herk had warned in another thread watch out for the zerk fittings. Two of mine were just laying inside when I took the rubber seal out. One question I have though is what's the easiest way to get the grease gun off the zerk fitting. I don't know if it's because I have a new gun but I had a heck of a time pulling it off the fitting.

Check the end of your grease gun. Most can be adjusted. All you have to do is twist it. They are designed to fit different size zerk fittings.

[acadianbob]

I just use NAPA's best wheel bearing grease. Over 25,000 miles on the trailer now with now bearing issues.