I made a little wire retainer out of some old 12-2 electrical wire that wraps around my little tupperware tub, and has a hook bent into each end, that hooks in my wheel holes. Keeps me from having to hold it while I wait for the hub to drain. Wire then stores in my tupperware container when I'm all done.
@@LoadMizer Exactly. I actually have 2 tubs (that stack together for storage, obviously) and do both axles at the same time. You have a strong understanding that time is money. ;)
Geriatric Ginger that’s the truth man! I’d for sure make a set and bleed both hubs at the same time. It’s rare that I have enough time in the day to just be doing 1 thing 🤣🤣
Another great informative video bro. First thing I’m gonna do when I get my new Big Tex in December (hopefully it’s here by then). Thanks for taking your time out to teach. 👍✌️
Why would they make an all plastic cap for something that important? Cutting corners on something like that SMH. More of this content and truck maintenance is a must!! Just sub'd, great channel!
Load Mizer if it isnt cheap, then usually worth it! People don’t calculate their time or down time in this industry which i’m sure is saved and worth the investment in these. Thanks again 👍🏻
I’m just skeptical on these axles coming from the big truck side of things. These trailers take a beating. The last thing I need is to grenade a bearing. This will make maintenance way easier for me and will hopefully outlast the trailer itself.
Would have been nice if the company would have put a square hole in the handle so you could have used an extension and a breaker bar to loosen the cap..
I'm about to change to these, hence I've happened upon your video over 2 years later. How often should you be pulling the entire bearing assembly out and checking that?
They shouldn’t leak. The only oil I saw seep out of mine was from the oil that squeezed past the O-ring when I was installing them. For maintenance just change the oil in them like you would the plastic caps. I believe most trailers are around every 15k miles. If your caps are leaking make sure you didn’t over tighten them and pinch the O-ring.
glory boyz I check my hub oil levels typically about 4 times per day. It’s easy with the sight glass. It’s really just a glance but I also reach down and just touch the hub. Make sure it’s not super hot. Change your hub oil as the maintenance schedule calls for it and watch for leaks out of the seals. Top off with grease as the schedule calls for it if you’re not running oil bath. You do all that you’ll be doing everything you can to prevent them from failing.
Awesome man. Hopefully it’ll be issue free but if you do have any issues try to remember to come back this vid and let me know what happened. If I have any I’ll most definitely be making a video about it 🙌👍
Mac McGuire I got mine here triplertruckparts.com/hub-caps-parts/?sort=alphaasc&page=3#0 check your cap for a mode number. I think you’ll need the ST-400 for 12k axles.
Hi , new subscriber here, seems like your a good guy and have a good channel, thanks. Get yourself a ball-ping. Hammer there be no carpentry work on the road. “Just saying “lol
Hey man thanks for subscribing. Yeah I need a smaller hammer like a ball ping. I had a brass hammer from when I pulled a tanker but it’s apparently run away somewhere. I actually do need a claw hammer for pulling nails when shippers block and brace certain loads with a nail gun. But yeah shouldn’t be beating my wheel to death with it 🤣🤣
Lol! Ball ping! You guys are killing me! When my mechanics pull a claw hammer out the toolbox I throw said hammer in the trash on em and buy em a ball peen hammer set! For many reasons! They don’t mind loosing a hammer when I buy em a set
The maintenance schedule for bearings is usually 12-15k. With oil bath in order to inspect bearings you’ll need to drain your hub to get to it. So typically about every month or every other month you’ll be draining and replacing your hub oil 👍
on 10k axles oil is the way to go but for single wheel axles you need greese the seals will fail on the back and you will lose the bearing grease want leak out i had a failed seal on my trailer and didnt know i was just going in to check my brakes and foudn it failed and coated the brakes in grease but it didnt leak enough out too destroy my bearings i go in mine ever 30k for brake check and repack bearing dual guys have better luck with oil and onestly its better easy to mainatain plus you guys dont go need to check your brake pad as much as us bc yall have way bigger shoes the small 12x2 dont last long
I usually stay around 3k to 6k hauling expedited stuff usely stuff that get canceled last minute or recover stuff from guys who brake down some time I wish I had the capacity but I can scale 11k when I need too which is why I run 8k axle now I keep bending 7ks when fully loaded on some of the bad road i end up on
Absolutely would. It’d be a little flimsy but would definitely work. With the drain plugs on these new caps I can just use an empty water or soda bottle now 💪
Trying to decide what trailer / manufacture to go with. Hey if anyone can help with an Insurance co. Last ticket over 9 years ago and a good credit score everyone is quoting me over $32,000. I appreciate all you guys that share info for us newbies.
Trailer manufacturer is something I’d gauge based on where you live before deciding other things. For any warranty work and stuff you’d want to make sure there’s a place close to the house and that there’s a pretty decent network through the states you plan to travel through. That quote is ridiculous. Starting insurance shouldn’t cost you more than 15k-20k per year and even that’s on the top end. Play with your deductible too. I’d be hard pressed to actually file a claim on anything under 5k if I could avoid it. So that’s what I have my deductible at. Makes a big difference.
These things are junk only way to seal them is separate them and rtv after they are thoroughly cleaned. Done forever never need another repair and u never need worry about oil leaking out.
I’ve had some spin off but I’m pretty sure it was just what was squeezed out of the O ring when I tightened them up. It was red which was the stock oil and the Lucas oil is green/yellow. Hopefully I don’t have any issues. I’ve got them wiped down from earlier. No new oil for the last 230 miles.
I made a little wire retainer out of some old 12-2 electrical wire that wraps around my little tupperware tub, and has a hook bent into each end, that hooks in my wheel holes. Keeps me from having to hold it while I wait for the hub to drain. Wire then stores in my tupperware container when I'm all done.
That’s an awesome idea man. Can just walk away and let them drain completely. I’m going to make that. Thank you for the idea!! 👍👍
@@LoadMizer Exactly. I actually have 2 tubs (that stack together for storage, obviously) and do both axles at the same time. You have a strong understanding that time is money. ;)
Geriatric Ginger that’s the truth man! I’d for sure make a set and bleed both hubs at the same time. It’s rare that I have enough time in the day to just be doing 1 thing 🤣🤣
red solo cup fits perfect, holds great on dual wheel application.
Another great informative video bro. First thing I’m gonna do when I get my new Big Tex in December (hopefully it’s here by then). Thanks for taking your time out to teach. 👍✌️
Thanks for the info ! May swap mine out and it’s brand new. I see a lot of videos of guys having issues with those plastic caps.
My last vlog,,,, I've watched all yours in over 24 hrs. Keep'em coming love it.👍👍🎸🎸
Jeff Thompson awesome man. I really hope they were helpful. I’ve got a lot on the docket. Just gotta execute. 👍👍
Why would they make an all plastic cap for something that important? Cutting corners on something like that SMH. More of this content and truck maintenance is a must!! Just sub'd, great channel!
No clue man, always wondered that myself. Thank you for the suggestion and welcome to the channel!!🙌👍
Don't the new Ford trucks have plastic oil drain plugs? And there's some import cars out there with plastic oil pans, shit is getting ridiculous.
Hello,
Got the same hub cap.
To change the oil we can’t drain it from the hole & refill?
Cap has to come off?
Thx
Well, your wife now knows about her tupaware being used! That's okay honey.....you used one now you can buy me a whole new set! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
James Stafford pretty much lol
Great Info....nice upgrade!
Thanks, hopefully I won’t have to worry about these shattering or melting like the plastic ones.
I can dig it bro! Good vid👌🏽
You still running these caps? I just ordered a set. Just wondering if you still like them 👍🏻
I sold the trailer I had these on but I really did like them, made maintenance really easy and the aluminum was great for keeping the oil temps down 👍
What happens if you overfill them with oil? Just replaced my caps with this and went a little bit over the bottom of the plug
Awesome, were do i some, definitely going to switch before the plastic break 😂
I got mine here. They’re not cheap but they should last way longer than multiple sets of plastic caps. triplertruckparts.com/hub-caps-parts/
Load Mizer if it isnt cheap, then usually worth it! People don’t calculate their time or down time in this industry which i’m sure is saved and worth the investment in these. Thanks again 👍🏻
I’m just skeptical on these axles coming from the big truck side of things. These trailers take a beating. The last thing I need is to grenade a bearing. This will make maintenance way easier for me and will hopefully outlast the trailer itself.
Scratching up your wheel swinging that Tonya Harding around in there like that.
Jeff Smith my wheel will also never show me up on camera again.
Imagine caring that your steel wheel gets a few scratches in it.
So I see it's been a few months since you installed these. Are you still happy with them? Any issues. Thanks for the info
I haven’t had a single issue out of these. Very happy with them 👍👍
@@LoadMizer I have the same hubs . I get a lil leak basically on all of them ! Is that normal or should I adjust them ?
Does every oil bath hub needs to have a breather? Friction creates heat and pressure in a closed system like a hub? Is this cap has it?
Endre Ancsán that’s a great question man and yes the rubber plugs in these all have pinholes in the center 👍
Would have been nice if the company would have put a square hole in the handle so you could have used an extension and a breaker bar to loosen the cap..
That right there is critical thinking!
Tractor supply sells sockets for about the same price as that, then you can use a torque wrench to tighten
I'm about to change to these, hence I've happened upon your video over 2 years later. How often should you be pulling the entire bearing assembly out and checking that?
I’ve heard every 6 to 8 months, I just had my hub bearing closest to the fill cap blow well due to negligence on my part of not checking the oil level
How are you liking these so far?
Anton Murray no issues at all. Very happy.
I have these exact hubs , is it normal that all of them leak a little bit . What should I do to maintain them .?
They shouldn’t leak. The only oil I saw seep out of mine was from the oil that squeezed past the O-ring when I was installing them. For maintenance just change the oil in them like you would the plastic caps. I believe most trailers are around every 15k miles. If your caps are leaking make sure you didn’t over tighten them and pinch the O-ring.
@@LoadMizer also will doing one hub drain the whole axle or are you supposed to do the same on both sides of the axle?
Good video guy your right easy 👍
Thanks for watching! 👍
What could you say to keep an eye on so no bearings or axles explode on me. Thnx! (New trucker)
glory boyz I check my hub oil levels typically about 4 times per day. It’s easy with the sight glass. It’s really just a glance but I also reach down and just touch the hub. Make sure it’s not super hot. Change your hub oil as the maintenance schedule calls for it and watch for leaks out of the seals. Top off with grease as the schedule calls for it if you’re not running oil bath. You do all that you’ll be doing everything you can to prevent them from failing.
@@LoadMizer Thanks brotha! 👌🏼👍🏻
glory boyz yessir! 👍👍
Ordered mines yesterday!!!
Awesome man. Hopefully it’ll be issue free but if you do have any issues try to remember to come back this vid and let me know what happened. If I have any I’ll most definitely be making a video about it 🙌👍
@@LoadMizer Yeah hopefully, I know you got us if it does!
Where did you order them from? I have the 12k dexter axles
Mac McGuire I got mine here triplertruckparts.com/hub-caps-parts/?sort=alphaasc&page=3#0 check your cap for a mode number. I think you’ll need the ST-400 for 12k axles.
Load Mizer you still having good luck with em??
Awesome!
Yessir!
Plastic Caps suck. Just got my 8k Valcrum caps to put on. How are yours holding up?
Haven’t had a single issue since I put them on 👍
@@LoadMizer awesome. Overall the quality is wayyyy better than the stock plastic caps.
Hi , new subscriber here, seems like your a good guy and have a good channel, thanks. Get yourself a ball-ping. Hammer there be no carpentry work on the road. “Just saying “lol
Hey man thanks for subscribing. Yeah I need a smaller hammer like a ball ping. I had a brass hammer from when I pulled a tanker but it’s apparently run away somewhere. I actually do need a claw hammer for pulling nails when shippers block and brace certain loads with a nail gun. But yeah shouldn’t be beating my wheel to death with it 🤣🤣
Lol! Ball ping! You guys are killing me! When my mechanics pull a claw hammer out the toolbox I throw said hammer in the trash on em and buy em a ball peen hammer set! For many reasons! They don’t mind loosing a hammer when I buy em a set
Where did you buy your at
Raymond Mixon I got mine here triplertruckparts.com/hub-caps-parts/
How often do you need to change the oil
The maintenance schedule for bearings is usually 12-15k. With oil bath in order to inspect bearings you’ll need to drain your hub to get to it. So typically about every month or every other month you’ll be draining and replacing your hub oil 👍
@@LoadMizer thanks for the quick response
How many bottles of the hub oil do you need?
THX!!
on 10k axles oil is the way to go but for single wheel axles you need greese the seals will fail on the back and you will lose the bearing grease want leak out i had a failed seal on my trailer and didnt know i was just going in to check my brakes and foudn it failed and coated the brakes in grease but it didnt leak enough out too destroy my bearings i go in mine ever 30k for brake check and repack bearing dual guys have better luck with oil and onestly its better easy to mainatain plus you guys dont go need to check your brake pad as much as us bc yall have way bigger shoes the small 12x2 dont last long
Those single wheel axles just get beat up out here on a daily grind. I’m having with 10k and duals lol
Yep there cheap but they cost you in maintenance
That and the cost you in capacity. I like being able to haul up to 18k. I usually don’t but I float around the 10-14k range slot.
I usually stay around 3k to 6k hauling expedited stuff usely stuff that get canceled last minute or recover stuff from guys who brake down some time I wish I had the capacity but I can scale 11k when I need too which is why I run 8k axle now I keep bending 7ks when fully loaded on some of the bad road i end up on
Sounds like you’re making it work man 💪
Tinfoil would help as a run-off pan. 💡
Absolutely would. It’d be a little flimsy but would definitely work. With the drain plugs on these new caps I can just use an empty water or soda bottle now 💪
Use your mallet brother
It was at my house lol. This was in a parking lot and I had limited tools 🤦♂️
Why not just run them dry till the wheels fall off like Piglet and make a another video on it? Bahaha
Because running freight is my revenue, not loans and youtube 🤣🤣
Savage! 😂
Trying to decide what trailer / manufacture to go with. Hey if anyone can help with an Insurance co. Last ticket over 9 years ago and a good credit score everyone is quoting me over $32,000. I appreciate all you guys that share info for us newbies.
Trailer manufacturer is something I’d gauge based on where you live before deciding other things. For any warranty work and stuff you’d want to make sure there’s a place close to the house and that there’s a pretty decent network through the states you plan to travel through. That quote is ridiculous. Starting insurance shouldn’t cost you more than 15k-20k per year and even that’s on the top end. Play with your deductible too. I’d be hard pressed to actually file a claim on anything under 5k if I could avoid it. So that’s what I have my deductible at. Makes a big difference.
These things are junk only way to seal them is separate them and rtv after they are thoroughly cleaned. Done forever never need another repair and u never need worry about oil leaking out.
Dont do it! They leak. waist of money.
HOT SHOT TRANSPORT I’m keeping a steady eye on them. If they’re a bust I’ll post an update 👍
@@LoadMizer Yea i put them on drove a mile they were all leaking. Had to put my old ones back on.
I’ve had some spin off but I’m pretty sure it was just what was squeezed out of the O ring when I tightened them up. It was red which was the stock oil and the Lucas oil is green/yellow. Hopefully I don’t have any issues. I’ve got them wiped down from earlier. No new oil for the last 230 miles.
I'm guessing they leak cause you never put a torque wrench with a socket and got them tight? Once they warmed up everything expanded and loosened up!
Bruce Arntt I haven’t had any leaks