AntonRx Posted November 16, 2023 Report Share Posted November 16, 2023 Afternoon all! It was finally my time to have a a rear seal on my EZ Loader oil hub go. I noticed it leaking while it was parked in the driveway luckily but I'm stuck learning how to replace my hubs/bearings etc. I have an EZ Loader trailer, that's been great for the past 5 years. I've had no issues with the oil-filled bearings and will be going with those again. Just ordered new complete hub assemblies to replace the old ones. My question is, EZ Loader does not provide for any directions on installing a new spindle wear sleeve. It's a pretty straight forward scenario, however, because they are oil-bath type hubs, the sleeve has a rubber o-ring that goes on the spindle first, sits inside a little groove on the spindle where the rear spindle sleeve will go over. EZ Loader states to add a small amount of silicone sealant before installing over the o-ring/sleeve. Should I do that on the outside of the o-ring only or on both sides? You can see what looks like red thread locker coming out of the end of the sleeve on the rust side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FINCHASER Posted November 16, 2023 Report Share Posted November 16, 2023 No 1st hand experience on this but the silicone would go on the inside of the sleeve Im sure, to allow the sleeve to slide over the oring so when the sleeve slides over it doesnt grab or bind on it and push it out of place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonRx Posted November 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2023 Good point! I guess it would have to be silicone based then. I know some of the Threadlocker/sleeve retainer adheasives will react with the rubber o-ring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonRx Posted November 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2023 not sure who made this gem, but this is exactly what I was asking about. Finchaser, you were correct! https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2015/MC-10079004-0335.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted November 16, 2023 Report Share Posted November 16, 2023 Just my opinion , but I would be asking Sandy Clause for a new axle . 🇺🇸🏴☠️ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Seither Posted November 16, 2023 Report Share Posted November 16, 2023 Clean it up and see just how bad the corrosion has gotten to it, photos look rough, seen way to many boats on trailers with the wheel separated from the trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted November 16, 2023 Report Share Posted November 16, 2023 Good advise about new axle. When metal rusts, it expands. The expansion is probably what caused your spindle sleeve to split. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonRx Posted November 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2023 I was thinking that too. All the shops I’ve talked with say the rusting is fine as long as the square exterior part of the axle is fine. It looks terrible to me but they all say it’s fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted November 16, 2023 Report Share Posted November 16, 2023 I am with the crowd that says rust behind there likely caused the split. I am not sure if that split part is to be changed out but it will continue to rust behind it and continue to split that one or the new one you instal. Anything you do with that spindle seems to be a short term fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonRx Posted November 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2023 Yea. trailer was built in 2018. I'm the second owner and can say that I've religiously hosed it down after every use. I was surprised to see that rust still got under the outer edge of the wear sleeve, even with the RTV sealant. Anyone know of any good replacement axle companies in Florida? EZ Loader quoted $1024 for a new one with oil bath hubs. Im fine going to grease hubs and not using EZ Loader if I can save some $$$$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonRx Posted November 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2023 One thing I would like to point out is why would a company make an axle that has a galvanized housing, mounts, stainless hardware but just paints the spindle arms! Researching online, most other axle companies galvanize theirs. On top of that, its' looking like there isn't a "bolt-in" option for the EZloader as most other axels have mounting brackets designed for u-bolting from the top; EZloader has 2 bolts going through the sides of the I-Beam. I want an axle that's easy to maintain and easy to replace if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted November 17, 2023 Report Share Posted November 17, 2023 x2 on the new axle.....for the time and effort to fiddle with fixing....just pay the extra $$ and replace it.. Yes, Ezloader is a PIA...you must get their own set up for replacement/repair. dc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FINCHASER Posted November 20, 2023 Report Share Posted November 20, 2023 Being OCD and always trying to think ahead and avoid failures on the boat or trailer that could keep me grounded (will always happen when the bite is on) I like to have certain spare parts on hand and know exactly how to install them. This thread made me realize I dont have any replacement wear sleeves nor was a I sure what type of wear sleeve my trailer had, so I reached out to the manufacturer to find out what type of system I had and instructions on how to remove and install. I was sent a very informative sheet on the step by step process so passing it along for others to save for future use if it applies to your setup.... BTW my axles are Dexters Spindle Wear Sleeve Replacement.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonRx Posted November 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2023 Nice. I came across this via the Google too. After talking with the Dave down at EZLoader in Port St. Lucie, these are apparently reparable with cleaning/Emory cloth and new liners. I have new oil bath hubs/beer it’s/sleeves coming tmro and plan to install this weekend. I’ll post some photos of the work. Also, replaced my tires. They were basically new but figure they’d been on there for the past 5 years and couldn’t hurt since the rims were off anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonRx Posted November 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2023 That was supposed to be “bearings” not “beer it’s” lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim33042 Posted November 23, 2023 Report Share Posted November 23, 2023 Maybe the beerings come after the bearings replacement ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonRx Posted November 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2023 Quick post, Dave over at EZloader said they commonly use the "orange" RTV silicone sealant. I've found one that permatex makes. says its a "gasket maker". Assuming that's ok right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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