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04-07-2017, 05:16 AM
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Grease
Hi to all
Getting ready to repack the wheel bearings on my new to me 2010 Montana 3150RL. In the past I have always used the Red high temp grease, is there something better or will that be sufficient ? We are embarking on a 2,000 mile adventure from Delaware to Oshkosh, Wi. in July and want it to go as smoothly as possible. Your thoughts and expertise will be greatly appreciated !!
Thanks JR
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04-07-2017, 06:54 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Lincoln, NE
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That's what I use on our 06 Montana. No problems, just make sure you get the bearing packed full and use new properly sized seals. Have fun.
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04-07-2017, 08:16 AM
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Gone Traveling
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Highland, IL
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This is what I use:
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04-07-2017, 04:10 PM
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Location: Nevada
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Desert185 🇺🇸 (Retired Chemtrail vendor)
-Ram 2500 QC, LB, 4x4, Cummins HO/exhaust brake, 6-speed stick.
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-2014 Cougar 326SRX, Maxxis tires w/TPMS, wet bolts, two 6v batts.
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04-07-2017, 04:40 PM
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Gone Traveling
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Location: Highland, IL
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Originally Posted by Desert185
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That is funny reading your post. I have a case of this that I use on my tractor. The high-shear staying-power is perfect for front-end loaders and other things with pins and bushings. Never occurred to me to use it on wheel bearings! LOL.
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04-07-2017, 05:22 PM
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Location: Box Elder
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For Dexter grease specs, go to this link, http://www.dexteraxle.com/resources/...ags/Light-Duty , click on Light Duty Hubs Drums and Bearings, and go to page 53 of the pdf, and you can see what Dexter recommends for lubing their bearings.
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2012 3402 Montana
2012 Chevy 2500HD D/A CC
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04-07-2017, 06:10 PM
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They are all good for the purposes they were intended. I have used the red stuff for many years. No issues so far.
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2018 Cougar 27RESWE
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04-08-2017, 05:00 AM
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Senior Member
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Originally Posted by Outback 325BH
That is funny reading your post. I have a case of this that I use on my tractor. The high-shear staying-power is perfect for front-end loaders and other things with pins and bushings. Never occurred to me to use it on wheel bearings! LOL.
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I fly a tailwheel airplane in Alaska during the summer. Rain, gravel, sand, etc. can be really tough on the tailwheel. A shop up there told me about this grease a number of years ago. Said it was everything one wanted for that application. I tried it and ended up using it on the main gear wheel bearings and then on everything else I have.
It stays in viscosity, resists water, doesn't oil out and has a high Timken load rating. Had a hard time finding it in NV for awhile. TRC even sent me some for free after calling them about a source. Amazon to the rescue. I buy four tubes at a time. I'm sold on the stuff.
Edit: Your box looks old. The Timken rating is now 100.
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Desert185 🇺🇸 (Retired Chemtrail vendor)
-Ram 2500 QC, LB, 4x4, Cummins HO/exhaust brake, 6-speed stick.
-Andersen Ultimate 24K 5er Hitch.
-2014 Cougar 326SRX, Maxxis tires w/TPMS, wet bolts, two 6v batts.
-Four Wheel 8' Popup Camper.
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04-08-2017, 05:14 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Las Cruces
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I always use Mystik JT-6 #2. Growing up my dad always used Mystik on the farm equipment, boat and snowmobile trailers, car/trucks. Never had a problem. I tried Mobil 1 for a while, but got tired of wiping up the puddle of oil on the floor under the grease gun. Back to Mystik and no problems. Best part, I can buy it from the local Autozone. Of course, I can also buy an entire case on line.
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2013 Alpine 3500RE
2019 Silverado 2500HD Duramax
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04-08-2017, 06:23 AM
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Gone Traveling
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Highland, IL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Desert185
I fly a tailwheel airplane in Alaska during the summer. Rain, gravel, sand, etc. can be really tough on the tailwheel. A shop up there told me about this grease a number of years ago. Said it was everything one wanted for that application. I tried it and ended up using it on the main gear wheel bearings and then on everything else I have.
It stays in viscosity, resists water, doesn't oil out and has a high Timken load rating. Had a hard time finding it in NV for awhile. TRC even sent me some for free after calling them about a source. Amazon to the rescue. I buy four tubes at a time. I'm sold on the stuff.
Edit: Your box looks old. The Timken rating is now 100.
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Yeah, it is about 6 years old. At the time I couldn't find it online and could only buy from a rep... so I bought a box/case of it.
I used to use my tractor a lot back then, but not so much now.
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04-08-2017, 02:33 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Nevada
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bsmith0404
I always use Mystik JT-6 #2. Growing up my dad always used Mystik on the farm equipment, boat and snowmobile trailers, car/trucks. Never had a problem. I tried Mobil 1 for a while, but got tired of wiping up the puddle of oil on the floor under the grease gun. Back to Mystik and no problems. Best part, I can buy it from the local Autozone. Of course, I can also buy an entire case on line.
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I gave up on the Mobil 1 grease, too. Surprising how lousy it is considering how good their oil is.
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-Ram 2500 QC, LB, 4x4, Cummins HO/exhaust brake, 6-speed stick.
-Andersen Ultimate 24K 5er Hitch.
-2014 Cougar 326SRX, Maxxis tires w/TPMS, wet bolts, two 6v batts.
-Four Wheel 8' Popup Camper.
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