R-pod Owners Forum Homepage

This site is free to use.
Donations benefit a non-profit Girls Softball organization

Forum Home Forum Home > Non-pod Discussion Forums > Mods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks
  New Posts New Posts RSS Feed: Wheel Bearing
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Calendar   Register Register  Login Login

Topic ClosedWheel Bearing

 Post Reply Post Reply Page  12>
Author
Message
Vector1952 View Drop Down
Groupie
Groupie
Avatar

Joined: 28 Sep 2016
Location: RI
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 64
Direct Link To This Post Topic: Wheel Bearing
    Posted: 18 Jul 2021 at 2:56pm
Had an issue with my 2017 rpod 179 wheel bearing, started smoking..bought a drum kit had a mechanic put it on..200 miles later that drunk kit started smoking. Now stuck in NJ...possibly an axel? Which one?
Xxxx7
Back to Top
fwunder View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 04 Oct 2013
Location: New Jersey
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 1676
Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 Jul 2021 at 3:05pm
You sure it's the bearing smoking and not the brakes on the new assembly? They could have been over tightened.

fred
2014 RPod 178 => MyMods and Buying Habits
2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6
Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks!
Back to Top
Vector1952 View Drop Down
Groupie
Groupie
Avatar

Joined: 28 Sep 2016
Location: RI
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 64
Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 Jul 2021 at 3:17pm
You could see the bearing there was no dust cover on outside hub lost it the first time Tire is slanted.
Xxxx7
Back to Top
offgrid View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member


Joined: 23 Jul 2018
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 5290
Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 Jul 2021 at 3:47pm
Stuck brakes could overheat the whole drum including the bearings. Does the wheel turn freely?

Does the wheel have a lot of play when you push and pull on it with that side of the trailer lifted? If yes then you have a bad bearing.

If not and you have significant negative camber (top of wheel slanted inward) then most likely you do have a bent axle or spindle. Hit any curbs or big potholes? How much weight do you have on that axle?

Not likely though that a bent axle or spindle would destroy a bearing quickly like that. 0Was the spindle badly scored or damaged the first round? p

When I bought a couple of Lippert drum kits (brake issues in my case) the outer bearings were just loose in the box and none of the bearings were what I would call properly greased. I ended up cleaning up and repacking the bearings before I installed them.

By all means get a new dust cover too....
1994 Chinook Concourse
1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft
2015 Rpod 179 - sold
Back to Top
Vector1952 View Drop Down
Groupie
Groupie
Avatar

Joined: 28 Sep 2016
Location: RI
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 64
Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 Jul 2021 at 4:16pm
Believe the spindle had mark from bearing, he used a small grind wheel on it
Xxxx7
Back to Top
jato View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 23 Feb 2012
Location: Kewadin, MI
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 3258
Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 Jul 2021 at 8:37pm
Unlikely but it is possible the bearing was set too tight, causing the wheel not to turn freely even though there would be no side to side endplay.  Proper bearing tightness is just enough to take the end play out and no more.
God's pod
'11 model 177
'17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost
Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake
"...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free."
Back to Top
Vector1952 View Drop Down
Groupie
Groupie
Avatar

Joined: 28 Sep 2016
Location: RI
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 64
Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 Jul 2021 at 9:05pm
The wheel didn't turn freely said would be fine after tire was on
Xxxx7
Back to Top
jato View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 23 Feb 2012
Location: Kewadin, MI
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 3258
Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 Jul 2021 at 7:28am
Originally posted by Vector1952

The wheel didn't turn freely said would be fine after tire was on


Either the bearing was over tightened, the brake assembly was too tight, or a combination of both.  Also a lack of adequate grease on the bearing/cup assembly would speed up the process as well.

Hopefully next time you will have a qualified mechanic who is knowledgeable and will do the job correctly.
God's pod
'11 model 177
'17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost
Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake
"...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free."
Back to Top
Vector1952 View Drop Down
Groupie
Groupie
Avatar

Joined: 28 Sep 2016
Location: RI
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 64
Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 Jul 2021 at 8:09am
Possibly, was traveling from Nashville broke down in PA on a Sat around noon Was recommended a heavy dutytruck repair company...Got the mechanic on call, what else could I do?!! in this situation
Xxxx7
Back to Top
offgrid View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member


Joined: 23 Jul 2018
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 5290
Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 Jul 2021 at 9:06am
You could DIY it. It's not really a difficult install, but you can't rush it because the brakes and bearings need to be properly adjusted. After more than one similar frustrating experience with mechanics either doing a poor job or ripping me off I just plan on fixing anything short of a major trans or engine rebuild myself and carry a fairly hefty toolbox to do it with.

In your case I think you have more than just a bearing/brake problem. You are reporting a camber problem too, right? Top of wheel tilted in? Unless the bearings are totally destroyed causing the wheel to be floppy when jacked up you either have a bent spindle or a bent axle. Can you confirm?
1994 Chinook Concourse
1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft
2015 Rpod 179 - sold
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  12>

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down

Bulletin Board Software by Web Wiz Forums® version 9.64
Copyright ©2001-2009 Web Wiz