Best Replacement Trailer Hub/Bearing Units

[jmg]

Hi! Bought a used boat last yr. that I have been tinkering with and hope to have ready for the opener.  I replaced the tires and wheels on the trailer, but did not take the hubs off to inspect the bearings, races, etc.  Since I have found that the previous owner did not maintain the boat and motor as well as he should have and just said, regarding the bearings, that he'd squirt a little grease once in awhile into the bearing buddies, I doubt if he ever repacked the bearings.  Since the trailer is a 1996 model and I'm not the most mechanically inclined, I thought I would just replace the hub assemblies with new ones that come pre-greased.  I started looking at reviews and the ones I was going to get at a "Northern" store seemed to get shot down as having poor quality bearings.  I am also looking at Tie Down Engineering models, including those with zerk fittings that allow re-greasing quite easily.  Anybody have any thoughts, experiences with any particular brands that are good?  Will appreciate any help as it gets confusing with all the choices out there.  Probably won't put more than 800-1200 miles/yr. on them, but want something good and reliable.  Thanks! 

 

[Bobby Bass]

I replaced my hubs on my 88 trailer with Northern ones a couple of years ago and have had no problem's. I would recommend that you bring in your old hub so you can match it perfectly. there is a difference in experience in sales staff so making it easy with out guess work is what I did. Keep one of the old hubs and repack it for a spare, never can tell when you may need it till you don't have it.

[bobbymalone]

I haven't had any problems with northern bearings either.  I don't try and put a million miles on them though before replacement.   

Edited March 25, 2016 by bobbymalone