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I just went through something similar to your problem. The right way to fix it is to replace those bolts with rivets. Trust me installing a rivet is just as easy as installing a bolt. I was leary at first too, but with the help and encouragement from the great folks on this site I got it done...

If you are getting water in your bearings, something is wrong and needs attention. Water in your hubs is bad no matter what kind of grease you have in it. I would sugguest replacing the seals and installing bearing buddies. When tightening your bearings rotate the hub counterclock wise while...

That's pretty much what I do too. Heat will be a good indicater something is wrong.

I have a challenge. Prove to me that bearing buddies are designed not to be a sealed system and that water should be getting in your hubs and I'll eat my words. I'll print all my posts on this thread and eat them. Take some pics of me doing it so ya'll can laugh at me and say Ha Ha. Show me. I...

Well then, wanta keep going ok this is geting fun!! If you are getting water in your hubs you have a leak you need to fix period. I'm not saying if you have bearing buddies you'll never have a leak. Things wear out that's why you inspect every few years. If you find water you know you have a...

He was putting the trailer in the water [b][i][u]WITHOUT A BEARING BUDDY INSTALLED No cap no nothing.

Ok,Ok I give up. If ya'll want to ride around with water in your hubs then so be it. If you think that is the smart thing to do. As for me, I'll keep mine sealed and no water. If I see water in there during an inspection I'll replace seals and or bearing buddy. I don't have a drop of water in...

I fish 2 people out of my 10ft boat all the time without incdent. Not in rough water or anything but I have a 4hp motor, gas, cooler, gear and no problems. I did have a friend with me ONCE that weighed about 300lbs, we made it ok but we were afraid to pass gas lol. A little lean to let one...

This is a quote fome the official bearing buddy website frequenty asked questions. 3. With Bearing Buddy® installed, how often do I need to repack my bearings? We don't recommend inspecting your bearings more frequently than once every 5 years, provided you properly maintain the grease level...

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I called Wesco boat trailers today and they said same thing I did. If you are getting water in your bearings, you have a problem and you need to fix it. It should be a sealed system. Also said most bearing buddies leak because people pump too much grease in them and blow out the seal in the...

Ok guys, I'm ready to get this thing fixed. I drilled out a bunch of rivets today. Very easy, knock on wood so far. The problem I'm having is finding rivets. I did the google search and talked to a bunch of people on the phone. Seems like they are all manufactures and only sell large quantities...

Well from the knoledge ya'll have given me, I'm ready to start replacing rivets. What I need to know is... How do I determin what size rivet I need?? I have dial calipers but the existing rivets will be larger I guess??? Also what type/name rivet do I need. I went to a couple sites that sell...

If you'll read my post it refers to BEARING BUDDIES!!!! When you grease till the piston comes out a little it creates positive pressure so the water pressure dosen't get by the seal. No one is ever too old to learn or try something new. Had the same bearings in my trailer for 7 years and no...

if you go that rout, drill a hole at each end of the crack to keep it from spreading.(stopdrill) If you have the funds you could take it down to the welding shop and have it welded up and fixed for good. Hope this helps,Lil Jon

I am by no means an expert but if you are getting water in you bearings then the seal is leaking. If you continually pump grease into the hub it will eventually come out of the rear seal hense causing it to leak. If you pump grease every time you go to pump out water and old grease that is bad...

Thanks for the help!! That cleared some things up for me. I'm still a little confused about the drilling part. I was thrown for a loop when you said don't drill all the way through. Do you just drill to flush with the floor. Also what size bit would you use in relationship to the rivet? Thanks...

Been fishing out of my little 10ft boat for years now and it has gotten in such disrepair it isn't even water worthy anymore due to leaks. I am new to fixing up metal boats and need some help. 1. How do you drill out a rivet. (From which end do you do the drilling?) The head (rounded side) or...