Durahub

[skimmer]

Saw a trailer with these on the other day I'd never seen them before, so I checked out their website Their a local Aussie invention, apparently you just change the oil once a year, no grease, this fella reckons hes been running them for five years hasn't even had to check his bearings just change the oil.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Durahub

yeah, it's an oil bath hub. but you still have to service, the oil seal goes, and all the lube is gone at once. rather than the lingering grease.

 

[skimmer]

Re: Durahub

Yea thats the only thing i'd be worried about if the seal goes your stuffed, they look like quality gear though, and no more messy repacking.

 

[Riverman128]

Re: Durahub

yeah, it's an oil bath hub. but you still have to service, the oil seal goes, and all the lube is gone at once. rather than the lingering grease.

I read recently that this product is best applied to a trailer that gets towed often. If the trailer is parked for extended periods, some people believe that you could encounter problems with rust on the spindles and bearings. It is a reasonable conclusion that the seals may dry out also. On a positive note, visual inspection of the oil level reduces the risk of under-lubrication and would probably show water if the seals began to leak. As with many products, product performance can be limited or enhanced by proper application.