Liqualube Hub Installation

[2Labs]

I am struggling with an issue that some others of you have gone through.

I am considering changing out my "flow-through hubs" in my trailer for Liqualube Hubs. Currently the way mine operate is you push grease in through a zirk fitting, the grease travels through a cylinder to the back of the hub, the older grease (being under pressure as you push in new grease) is then forced back along the top of that cylinder where it lubricates the bearings.

For those of you that have changed over to Liqualubes, how much trouble was it, what did you have to do to change over a trailer (mine has surge brakes if that makes a difference), how much did it cost, and is this something a dealer can do fairly readily?

Thanks for whatever insight you can give me. As you can tell from my questions I have no idea what is involved.

[2Labs]

Oooops. I see my post was moved to "Trailers" from "General Discussion". Probably should have put it there to start with. My error.

[Gone Again]

Installing the LL system on your trailer will not be a problem. Having brakes or not does not matter. If disc brakes-it just takes a little longer to remove the rotors as the calipers need to be removed first. On your type of axle it is best to remove the grease zerk that you now use to grease your bearings and install a plug. You can get them at an auto parts store. Also I apoxy shut the hole that lets grease into the hub. I do this because there is no need to fill the inside of the spindle with the LL lubricant. The job is straight forward and if done by someone who has done it before, takes about 2 hours. I take the time to drill and tap the holes that hold the caps on. I drill them slightly deeper so that if someone ever strips one out, you can simply install a longer screw. Some people think these screws hold the tire on! The complete kit costs $100. Check out www.liqualube.com for details. Tom

[Stormsearch]

Mine was setup same as yours, flow through hubs. I simply tapped the grease hole coming out of the spindle. I then installed a small screw with blue thread locker to seal it up. Other than that, I had to do nothing else to install the Liqua Lubes. I used a hand drill to tap my holes for the cap install. A drill press is handy but not necessary. Going 3 years now and not one problem.

Get yourself a new set of bearings instead of trying to clean up the used ones of grease and keep those as backup.

[beetle]

Has anyone tried to contact liqualube this week?
I need some replacement parts and everytime I dial either number it will ring a couple times and then a loud screech comes over the phone ending the call.
I'm out of the water for this weekend just because of this, and don't want to fill those hubs with grease. Sent an email a bit ago, don't expect an answer right away, but I need to talk to real folks on my issue.

[perchjerker]

are you sure you are not calling thier fax number by chance?

[Hot Runr Guy]

Has anyone tried to contact liqualube this week?
I need some replacement parts and everytime I dial either number it will ring a couple times and then a loud screech comes over the phone ending the call.
I'm out of the water for this weekend just because of this, and don't want to fill those hubs with grease. Sent an email a bit ago, don't expect an answer right away, but I need to talk to real folks on my issue.
Every # they publish is hooked up to a fax machine, hence the "screech" you're getting. I've read that there is some kind of relationship with K-Dee Trailers, I'd try their #(920) 648-8202. http://www.k-deetrailers.com
HRG

[beetle]

Thank you very much for the number. Would they happen to be open on saturdays?