Oil bath hubs...good or bad?

[went522]

With the recent oil bath thread...I tought it would be interesting to do a poll.

[freespoolin]

My buddy and I run identical Ezloader bunk trailers, his with greased hubs, mine with oil bath hubs. He says my hubs run cooler.
As to the comments that bearings will rust with oil bath hubs, this is pure nonsense. Hypoid gear oil sticks like s&%t to a blanket.
Transport trailers have used oil bath hubs for years. No, they don't back them into water but they run them at 75 mph on the freeways.
Oil bath hubs have a double edge seal, I have had sealing problems with usage since 2005.

[growingoldoffensively]

Had had 1 small oil leak in 12 years. Found the leak just before a 2 week fishing vacation and the local Ranger dealer (Angler's Edge in Rockford, Illinois) was all over it. When I told him what the situation was he had me bring it to him and I wasn't much more than back home when he called and told me it was fixed.

I change the oil, or have it changed every other year and monitor the oil levels and color closely. Don't think you'd ever convince me to switch to grease-lubed hubs.

[jkbrink]

I sure hope they work, after all these years of hemming & hawing around, I finally (this winter) changed my hubs over. jerr

[rebs]

if you have grease hubs, what is the best kit to change them over to oil bath ?

[jkbrink]

Originally Posted by rebs

if you have grease hubs, what is the best kit to change them over to oil bath ?

PM Sent

[rebs]

Originally Posted by jkbrink

PM Sent

thanks jk

[freetime]

I'd love to get the details of switching to oil bath hubs. If you have opinions on brands, etc please let me know.

Dave

[kroe]

I really like mine as well although since I picked the boat up in Wis. I only tow no more than 30 miles to my favourite lakes. Had the rig since 2008 and no issues with the hubs yet.

Kroe

[Gone Again]

Have used and installed many of these without a problem.

http://www.liqualube.com/