lectric80
3/4 ton status
Randy92782 - I have done it that way for years, and only in the last couple have I used gloves. I am just thinking this would be a cleaner, easier way of doing it.
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did anyone see xtreeme 4x4 last weekend???
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merace19 said:
You need to learn how to pack for the trail. Your loose drink cup could kill you. heres a scenario for you. you start down a hill, the cup rolls under the brake pedal, you can't slow down...... TIE EVERYTHING DOWN when off road. a piece of duct tape would keep the container closed until you need it. get yourself a good storage box and bolt it down. make sure the latch stays closed tight.
This is directed at everyone, not just you merace19. wheeling is supposed to be fun, don't let something stupid ruin your day or life. plan for the worst because it might just happen. thats why we all carry tools and spare parts. making sure everything is secure is more important then having all the right tools and parts.
lectric80
3/4 ton status
I agree chas, but it is not just wheeling. Anything that is not tied down is a projectile in the event of a crash. That being said, what we are pointing out is that doing this procedure can help prevent a mess in an ammo can, as well as keep the bearings packed and ready when on the trail. Yes I carry a drink with me on the trail, a 1 liter bottle of Dew in the center console. Not likely to roll under the brake pedal, or anywhere else for that matter.
lectric80 said:
I realize this is about packing bearings with grease and for the trail. I was responding the poster who doesn't have a clue about preparing for a trail ride. too many guys make excuses like "Cause you know it would" as if some things are not preventable. I'm done as I understand this is not the point of the thread.
Oh and I pack bearings the old fashioned way. glob of grease in the palm of my hand and press it into the bearing.
lectric80
3/4 ton status
No worries chas, I understood what you were saying, and more than anything, was trying to help others understand how critical securing everything is. Even packing the bearings this way, does not pre-empt properly securing everything in the vehicle.
Pookster
1/2 ton status
I meant dunk as in acutally packing the bearing in the grease. It works for me, I use the bearing as kinda like a nacho shell to dip guacamoli. then I just keep dipping until I force it out the other side. turn and repeat. Has always worked for me...
Dafey
1/2 ton status
WinslowS said:
Do those really work good ? I saw one at AutoZone the other day , I would love to have one
lectric80
3/4 ton status
I have used them and they work great, still a bit of a mess over time.Dafey said:Do those really work good ? I saw one at AutoZone the other day , I would love to have one
Dafey
1/2 ton status
lectric80 said:
I'm more interested in how well it works , Like does it get grease in there. I have arthritis bad and it`s hard for me to do it the old fashion way.
lectric80
3/4 ton status
Yes they really do a good job of packing the grease into the bearings. When you pull them out, the grease will be passed all the way through and around the bearing.Dafey said:
Dafey
1/2 ton status
lectric80 said:
Thanks for the info !
I`m going to buy one the next time I`m at AutoZone then.
