Bearing Buddys

[GlasstronJim]

How do I remove the hub assembly to inspect and rebuild my Bearing Buddys? Thanks Jim

 

[Bondo]

Re: Bearing Buddys

Ayuh,....

The Bearing Buddies are knocked from side to side, once or twice,+ they'll fall off.....
Then rest of the hub can be disassembled....

 

[GlasstronJim]

Re: Bearing Buddys

What do you mean by Knocked

 

[rndn]

Re: Bearing Buddys

Tap on the outer edge of them until it moves out a little bit, then tap on the opposite side. You're basically using a rocking motion until it slips off.

 

[tmcalavy]

Re: Bearing Buddys

you do know that bearing buddies fit on the outside of the hub assembly, in place of the dust cap...right?

 

[External Combustion]

Re: Bearing Buddys

I have never heard of rebuilding a Bearing Buddy. For under a sawbuck they are replaced.

Do you mean rebuilding your hubs, as in replacing the bearings and seals?

 

[Scaaty]

Re: Bearing Buddys

you do know that bearing buddies fit on the outside of the hub assembly, in place of the dust cap...right?

Rethink..fit inside..in place of the dust cap..and BB's not rebuildable. Everything beyond is...

 

[tmcalavy]

Re: Bearing Buddys

As our former Prez said...depends on what you mean by "is." I'm flexible, just wanted him to know they fit on the wheel side of the hub, where the dust cap would go.

 

[Captain Caveman]

Re: Bearing Buddys

GlasstronJim,
It will probably help you to know how the Bearing Buddy is installed. It's done by pressing it straight onto the hub. Usually you take a piece of 2x4 or 1x4, place it over the end of the Bearing Buddy, and then use a rubber mallet to pound it straight onto the hub. So to remove the Bearing Buddy, you need to work it off. Since it's fitted into place it would be rather difficult to just pull the Bearing Buddy straight off (unless you're super strong). So most people take a rubber mallet and tap the sides of the Bearing Buddy, working it loose. Don't be afraid to use a little force - it's made of metal. Hit it on one side, then the other, going back and forth. The Bearing Buddy should work it's way off of the hub, revealing the glorious world of bearings and grease inside your hub.

There are plenty of forum discussions about how to replace your bearings. Just search for the threads and good luck.

 

[Lakester]

Re: Bearing Buddys

Usually you take a piece of 2x4 or 1x4, place it over the end of the Bearing Buddy, and then use a rubber mallet to pound it straight onto the hub.

hello,

my trailer has bearing buddies. curious... so if u protect end with a piece of wood, why do u need to use a rubber mallet? wouldn't a ball peen, 14 oz for example, work just as well?

regards
lakester

 

[Al Kungel]

Re: Bearing Buddys

It's in case you miss the wood. Something like using a belt and suspenders.

 

[Captain Caveman]

Re: Bearing Buddys

I guess that I cheat and use a rubber dead blow mallet. Al is right though, it rarely hurts to be redundantly safe.

 

[TruckDrivingFool]

Re: Bearing Buddys

Don't know if it counts as rebuilding them but I've pulled the clips and spring out, gave them a good cleaning and replaced the O ring. Now they don't let grease seep out like they used to but still let it out if get over zealous pumping the gun.