R-pod Owners Forum : Axle seals https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Axle seals Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:04:32 +0000 Wed, 05 Apr 2017 09:29:16 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=9551 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Axle seals : The repack on bearings , I think,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9551&PID=90531#90531 Author: apltrez
Subject: 9551
Posted: 05 Apr 2017 at 9:29am

The repack on bearings , I think, has more to do with amount and type of miles. In my case, I heard some occasional sounds from the trailer brakes I didn't like so in getting to the brakes, it made sense to inspect, repack, I also changed to a Moly type bearing grease and then of course new seals. I also cleaned the brakes and will adjust as needed.

The axle mystery/saga is now resolved. I do have a Lippert axle, not a Dexter. I can only assume that along the way the PO replaced them with Timken bearings and some other seal. They are in great shape and are marked as Timken USA so I will continue to use them.
]]> Wed, 05 Apr 2017 09:29:16 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9551&PID=90531#90531 Axle seals : I have a 2015 178, it has a Dexter... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9551&PID=90527#90527 Author: mcarter
Subject: 9551
Posted: 05 Apr 2017 at 8:35am

I have a 2015 178, it has a Dexter axle.]]> Wed, 05 Apr 2017 08:35:57 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9551&PID=90527#90527 Axle seals : Do the bearings need repacked... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9551&PID=90520#90520 Author: Danielw1
Subject: 9551
Posted: 04 Apr 2017 at 10:17pm

Do the bearings need repacked that soon?]]> Tue, 04 Apr 2017 22:17:23 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9551&PID=90520#90520 Axle seals : Yep, that's what I read in... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9551&PID=90506#90506 Author: apltrez
Subject: 9551
Posted: 04 Apr 2017 at 8:20pm

Yep, that's what I read in googling. I got infor on where Dexter stamped the axle with name and numbers and the fact that Dexter generally has an "upward bow" in the center of the axle.  Gonna check on it tomorrow.

GG
]]> Tue, 04 Apr 2017 20:20:15 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9551&PID=90506#90506 Axle seals : They have been known to use Dexter... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9551&PID=90503#90503 Author: Podster
Subject: 9551
Posted: 04 Apr 2017 at 7:42pm

They have been known to use Dexter as well. 

There should be an ID tag of sorts on the axle itself. 

trailer axle ID tag - Google Search 


]]> Tue, 04 Apr 2017 19:42:51 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9551&PID=90503#90503 Axle seals : Okay. Now I am really confused.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9551&PID=90492#90492 Author: apltrez
Subject: 9551
Posted: 04 Apr 2017 at 4:10pm

Okay. Now I am really confused. After taking my hub of, removing the dust seal and bearings, cleaning it all up, I can find nothing that indicates that my axle is a Lippert. Bearings are Timken made in USA....a good thing...dust seal is an oddball and hub is some other brand. I stopped at the local Holiday World...they are an RPOD dealer.... and they sent me to their bearing supplier who matched the seal.

Either my'16 178 is an odd ball or someone changed bearlings before I got it. Both my dealer and his bearing supplier liked Timken Bearings because they are USA and they never had problems.

a great mystery.


]]> Tue, 04 Apr 2017 16:10:08 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9551&PID=90492#90492 Axle seals : I use OEM parts anytime the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9551&PID=90312#90312 Author: Podster
Subject: 9551
Posted: 02 Apr 2017 at 6:21am

I use OEM parts anytime the process involves a tear-down that I do not want to repeat, prematurely. 

If I can do a simple parts R & R, aftermarket may be OK. 

I also believe there is no money to be saved on tires or brake components. Smile

I'm sure there are success stories out there that include using after market seals. I don't have time to sort out what and if I have the right seal. There is really no reason not to use OEM. 

I get the wrong part quite often from local auto parts stores so I'm not a big fan of trying to eyeball a seal that appears to be correct. I suppose a trailer outfit would be a better choice, but I don't have one conveniently located. 

I simply remove the guess work by going OEM and can have it shipped to the front door. 

I leverage the shipping cost by ordering multiples along with any associated components. 
]]> Sun, 02 Apr 2017 06:21:02 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9551&PID=90312#90312 Axle seals : I have read through the maintenance... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9551&PID=89922#89922 Author: apltrez
Subject: 9551
Posted: 26 Mar 2017 at 11:28am

I have read through the maintenance manual that folks have been posting to here. In particular I am curious about seals for the axles. I have a '16 Rpod 178and I want to inspect the brakes and repack the bearings. Normally I would take the old seal to NAPA and get a match and install the. However it appears

everything I have read here shows folks using the  original? Leipert seals.

Is there a reason for this or would other brands that are a match work?

Thanks
Greg
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