Hanging my head in shame...

[gearhead]

Can I confess?
We're all friends right?
Don't tell anybody.

I PAID SOMEBODY TO PACK MY OWN WHEEL BEARINGS.

Never before have I committed such an act in all my 68 years.
Don't let my ex-coworkers find out.
I think they even used Exxon grease.
Oh the shame.

[fjr vfr]

That's bad, but then worst crimes have been committed and forgiven.
Besides I'm sure you are very busy and just don't have the time.

[Laredo Tugger]

What? Shame?
At 68 you can be proud that you can afford to pay someone else to get their hands dirty. bust a knuckle getting a wheel off and pound in new races.
No shame at all. You got to crack a beer and watch. Always the best job.
I am proud of you.
Congrats
RMc

[gearhead]

^^^yep. Just never paid someone to do it.

[sourdough]

When my R knee got so bad after multiple surgeries I kept trying to do it on my own. When the L quit and they worked it over, then the R again and they just quit bending like they used to I accepted that someone had to do mine; DW tried helping me crawl up and down one time and that was it. It's OK. At some point we have to sort of let go....and you know from doing it yourself what to expect and/or ask.

[bobbecky]

In the old days, dads could convince their sons to learn how to do certain jobs, such as packing bearings, mowing the lawn, and other less than desirable jobs, but any more, all the kids want to do is play on their phones. Maybe dads should start trying to get their daughters to learn these jobs

[flybouy]

Heard on the news lately that a car fell on a 68 yr working on his car and killed him. Personally I had to give up doing a lot of work due to injuries resulting in over a dozen surgeries' on my neck, shoulder and arm. It took me some time to concede to the fact that I couldn't do things that required having my hands over my head or being able to move my neck to any great degree. Really PO'd me that I have a garage full of tools, air compressor, welder etc. and had to pay someone to do it but it's a fact of life. As previously stated at least you know what to expect. When I pay someone to do work for me I'll explain to them up front that I'm fully knowledgeable about the repair and could due this myself but injuries prevent me from doing it any longer. This sort of "puts them on notice" if you will not to attempt to rip me off. So far it's worked.

[ctbruce]

This is trickle down economics in action. Take splice in the fact you helped feed another. It's all good.

[Getn off]

Well, "Gearhead" you are not! Next step is to change your screen name! Lol
Troy

[Ken / Claudia]

Your still way ahead by just getting them checked and greased. No mess to clean up after. I paid to have the RV brakes and bearings checked and cleaned last year. It was the easiest grease job I have ever done. It is just money, I donated about 150 to the shop owner over me doing it.

[Cbrez]

It is a crummy job no doubt. The two things I dislike the most are [i] I can barely lift the wheels to get them back on the hub, and [ii] grease everywhere. I go thru at least one roll of shop towels and 5-6 pairs of latex gloves. I do like personally inspecting the races and seeing the bright red grease push out all of the dark grease. Since the work is totally concealed when completed, I think it’s definitely a job for a trusted mechanic. I’m not ready to pay someone to do the job just yet, but I will probably get there at an earlier age than you. No shame whatsoever.

[gearhead]

Yeah when I first picked up that H ply Sailun spare to move it I about screamed. Jeez this thing is heavy. After 3 back surgeries I think it's about time to let someone else do it.

[gearhead]

Originally Posted by bobbecky

In the old days, dads could convince their sons to learn how to do certain jobs, such as packing bearings, mowing the lawn, and other less than desirable jobs, but any more, all the kids want to do is play on their phones. Maybe dads should start trying to get their daughters to learn these jobs

Lots of truth there. We never let the kids have a TV in their bedroom, or bought them a video game player.
I taught the son how to pack bearings and whatever was needed around the house. Seems to have been a lot of ATV repairs after he borrowed it. LOL He is now an Instrument/Control Tech for Chevron. He occasionally laughs about his coworkers that act like shoe salesmen. He will tear into anything.
And yeah I should have paid more attention to our daughter. She told me she always wanted to mow the yard.

[BulletOwner1]

Originally Posted by Laredo Tugger

What? Shame?
At 68 you can be proud that you can afford to pay someone else to get their hands dirty. bust a knuckle getting a wheel off and pound in new races.
No shame at all. You got to crack a beer and watch. Always the best job.
I am proud of you.
Congrats
RMc

I absolutely agree. Being 68 also there is no shame! At least you are getting them done. How many un-maintained bearings are there out there? Makes me cringe to think about it.

I gave up oil changes also a few years ago as well. No crawling on my back and no waste to deal with. As much as I've got invested in my pickup I'll let the dealer do it and have that peace of mind. I know I pay a little extra but if something goes bad I know who to blame.

[Cougar Jim]

Okay guys, at what mileage do you think the bearings need repacking? We used it 6200 miles this summer plus about 1800 factory to dealer.

Cougar Jim

[Phil Saran]

At 71 I still know how to repack the bearings, BUT where my 5th wheel is stored
does not allow work to be done, and I live in a HOA community that also does not
allow work to be done outside.

I like the comment about trickle down economy.

[flybouy]

Originally Posted by gearhead

Can I confess?
We're all friends right?
Don't tell anybody.

I PAID SOMEBODY TO PACK MY OWN WHEEL BEARINGS.

Never before have I committed such an act in all my 68 years.
Don't let my ex-coworkers find out.
I think they even used Exxon grease.
Oh the shame.

Gearhead, I just affirmed my membership in the club Friday. Had a pinion seal leak Dripping on the rear diff of the Superduty. Got the tools, got the know how, got the tie and paid a garage to do it. I have to weigh pain vs $$. Pain won so I paid.

[SkiSmuggs]

Originally Posted by Cougar Jim

Okay guys, at what mileage do you think the bearings need repacking? We used it 6200 miles this summer plus about 1800 factory to dealer.

Cougar Jim

Maybe 10k, about now. Once a year is bs if you only take it to a seasonal site and bak every year, but spot on for a cross country trip.

[larryflew]

Getting old is not for the weak. 71 and lots of pain and ailments later just happy about the things i can still do and paying for the heavy work so we can keep on keepin' on.

[cliff]

Not only do I let somebody repack my wheel bearing, but I go to Jiffy Lube for an oil change. I used to do that stuff awhile back, but no longer. Let some young kid get dirty and bloody knuckles.