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Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 03-10-2022, 07:46 PM
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Views: 127,246
Posted By Rossue
Missed this post: I disagree wholeheartedly!...

Missed this post: I disagree wholeheartedly! Takes such little space that at least it belongs in the "if I have it won't need it" category.

And with a Torflex axle without a removable spindle it...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 03-10-2022, 07:43 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 127,246
Posted By Rossue
Awesome post Bob; thanks:thumb:

Awesome post Bob; thanks:thumb:
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 01-06-2022, 10:13 AM
Replies: 360
Views: 127,246
Posted By Rossue
Same thing happened with our Escape- I doubt ETI...

Same thing happened with our Escape- I doubt ETI adds any grease. Just goes to show the importance of inspection. Also be checking for abnormal tire wear in the first few thousand miles as well as...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 04-19-2019, 04:33 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 127,246
Posted By Rossue
Correct; it used to be an option- however became...

Correct; it used to be an option- however became standard around 2015.
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 04-15-2018, 10:38 AM
Replies: 360
Views: 127,246
Posted By Rossue
No, you're right- this spindle is fine. Still it...

No, you're right- this spindle is fine. Still it is odd that both year-old Timkens went bad....not horribly so, however enough to want to replace them. Maybe they are counterfeit; evidently that is a...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 04-15-2018, 10:23 AM
Replies: 360
Views: 127,246
Posted By Rossue
Thanks Doug- will be sure to put some grease...

Thanks Doug- will be sure to put some grease between the two seals, had only made sure some was on the spindle and that was probably more on the ares where the bearings ride.

I see that Dexter...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 04-15-2018, 09:54 AM
Replies: 360
Views: 127,246
Posted By Rossue
Just starting the annual maintenance and saw some...

Just starting the annual maintenance and saw some marks at the back of spindle. Also, both year old Timken bearings need replacement. My first thought was the inner bearing did this, however that is...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 04-22-2017, 10:17 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 127,246
Posted By Rossue
Looking back that's what I should have done Dave,...

Looking back that's what I should have done Dave, although that had nothing to do with this situation.Thanks for the Timken reminder. Will do a complete replacement next service. Some would argue...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 04-22-2017, 09:35 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 127,246
Posted By Rossue
Loose Spindle Nut

Adjusted brakes today that were grabbing some a few days ago. Used my Trailer Aid, which is also very useful in some side- to - side leveling. Anyway when going to the 3rd wheel on the driver's...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 06-23-2016, 08:45 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 127,246
Posted By Rossue
Pays to shop around. Turns out a longtime local...

Pays to shop around. Turns out a longtime local tire store had the best rates by far: $70 labor for a tandem axle. That is 1/2 the price quote from a trailer dealer. Wondering what it will be next...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 04-14-2016, 08:03 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 127,246
Posted By Rossue
Another endorsement for adhering to Dexter's...

Another endorsement for adhering to Dexter's interval of One year or 10K miles, which ever comes first. We also had two leaking seals within one year.
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 03-29-2016, 03:25 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 127,246
Posted By Rossue
I have EZ lube fittings that were never used- and...

I have EZ lube fittings that were never used- and never will be by me after looking into it. Last July when the trailer was 10 months old I decided to do the bearings as we had over 15K miles at that...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 03-12-2016, 08:49 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 127,246
Posted By Rossue
Better safe than sorry. Wrecked spindle =new axle.

Better safe than sorry. Wrecked spindle =new axle.
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 03-12-2016, 03:57 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 127,246
Posted By Rossue
Probably appropriate to double the recommended...

Probably appropriate to double the recommended interval in your case. After two years you probably want to inspect everything though, which would include the brakes. For now you should adjust brakes,...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 03-07-2016, 08:53 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 127,246
Posted By Rossue
Are you and Carl twins:laugh:

Are you and Carl twins:laugh:
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 03-07-2016, 05:43 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 127,246
Posted By Rossue
Glad to hear you know you're buying the right...

Glad to hear you know you're buying the right stuff; hope the work goes easy!
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 03-04-2016, 10:56 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 127,246
Posted By Rossue
Gotch- Murphy's Law comes to mind there; if you...

Gotch- Murphy's Law comes to mind there; if you have it you likely won't need it. Don't have it, might wish you did:)
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 03-04-2016, 10:02 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 127,246
Posted By Rossue
Always best to replace seals; rubber breaks down...

Always best to replace seals; rubber breaks down and hard to see. Cotter pins aren't used on newer axles.
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 03-04-2016, 04:13 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 127,246
Posted By Rossue
That is a great tip. That is the hardest part of...

That is a great tip. That is the hardest part of the job. The seal pullers can just rip them up.
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 03-04-2016, 04:11 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 127,246
Posted By Rossue
I do have EZ Lube. Not sure if the double lip is...

I do have EZ Lube. Not sure if the double lip is for that option, however Trailer Barn didn't ask if I had it or not.
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 03-03-2016, 10:33 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 127,246
Posted By Rossue
Bundling is the correct answer. Everybody is...

Bundling is the correct answer. Everybody is doing it. If you want AC you get power windows.
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 03-03-2016, 10:18 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 127,246
Posted By Rossue
That can change though- witness the demise of...

That can change though- witness the demise of Andersen WDH as an Escape option. Two years ago it was the greatest thing since sliced bread, but Escape dropped it due to a negative customer...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 03-03-2016, 09:50 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 127,246
Posted By Rossue
Which begs the question: why did Escape make it a...

Which begs the question: why did Escape make it a standard feature? Yes, I understand economy of scale and simplicity in having one axle instead of two-yet if it is as dubious as implied here then...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 03-03-2016, 09:16 AM
Replies: 360
Views: 127,246
Posted By Rossue
Don't mince words here Carl- tell us how you...

Don't mince words here Carl- tell us how you really feel:eek:

Wish I hadn't paid for that option. After reading up on it there is no substitute for doing the real job. Probably good for boaters...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 03-30-2014, 03:42 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 127,246
Posted By Rossue
Maybe Mike's advice for yearly is to help pay for...

Maybe Mike's advice for yearly is to help pay for his new boat(-;

Seriously though, I like the Dexter option (like those Clevis hooks too, but can't find suitable size with spring loaded closer)....
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