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Old 08-08-2024, 09:44 AM   #1
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Wheel axle grease

New owner, so please be patient.
I have searched and read almost all posts regarding this, but have a newb question.
We have a new 2024 Nobo 19.2 with curt beast mode suspension and lippert frane/ axle. Picked it up last Friday.
Does anyone know what brand grease comes in the bearings? I would like to touch up and add a little. Factories do not add a lot.
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Old 08-08-2024, 10:12 AM   #2
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The most common grease used is lithium based. For my trailer wheel bearings I usually use Lucas Red 'N' Tacky as it is also lithium based and mixes well with other grease of that type.

Contact the manufacturer if you have concerns to get the exact grease used, but don't be surprised if they can only tell you the type/certification.

With new trailers, I usually immediately clean out OEM grease and pack by hand so that I know it is done correctly

Everyone has their favorite grease, so you may get lots of suggestions Bottom line is type and certification requirements. After that, it is just personal preference. The most important factor is that you actually repack bearings
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Old 08-08-2024, 10:54 AM   #3
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The most common grease used is lithium based. For my trailer wheel bearings I usually use Lucas Red 'N' Tacky as it is also lithium based and mixes well with other grease of that type.

Contact the manufacturer if you have concerns to get the exact grease used, but don't be surprised if they can only tell you the type/certification.

With new trailers, I usually immediately clean out OEM grease and pack by hand so that I know it is done correctly

Everyone has their favorite grease, so you may get lots of suggestions Bottom line is type and certification requirements. After that, it is just personal preference. The most important factor is that you actually repack bearings
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Every axle manufacture has information on which grease to use.
My personal is Mystic JT6 #1 which is very similar to Red "N" Tacky.
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Old 08-08-2024, 01:41 PM   #4
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Red and tacky here too. We push new grease through every year to keep it fresh.
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Okay, went to walmart and got me some Red & Tacky #2.
Thanks folks.
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Old 08-08-2024, 09:21 PM   #6
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pump jert 2 pumps pull forward 1/4 turn of wheel pump 2 times , repeat, x4 .
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If bearings are equipped with zerk fittings, jack the wheels off the ground and rotate them while you pump grease similar to method cited by Thomas ho.
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Old 08-09-2024, 07:08 AM   #8
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lippert and Dexter both call for lithium complex I’m pretty sure. I just put all new bearings and hubs on. If you don’t want to contact anyone, I would feel pretty safe using mystic jt6 hi temp which I get at oreilly, or m1 synthetic or Lucas red and tacky. This is my first time using mystik jt6 and it has a good spec sheet and seems to be doing well. I will say the preassembled hubs are very light on grease, which is probably what’s on all hubs. I’m a bit over done on my maintenance, so I took apart the hubs and repacked everything myself
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