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Old 09-18-2015, 07:17 PM   #17
bobbecky
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In Keystone's defense, the axle units, whether AL-KO or Dexter, are delivered to the various Keystone plants complete, minus the wheel/tires. Keystone does not disassemble these axles, so any lack of grease is ultimately on the axle manufacturer. Yes, Keystone is the manufacturer of the trailer, but the company that provides the various components ends up making it good.

On the subject of the E-Z-Lube axles, they aren't filled with grease from the factory, nor is it really a good idea to do so later. When you do pull the wheels and drums to inspect the brakes, you end up having a serious mess of grease everywhere. These axles are not installed on boat trailers and are not normally immersed in water, so the bearings only need a normal quantity of grease packed in them and a little extra on the races when put back together. Too much grease also tends to cause seal failure and results in grease on the brakes.
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